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Having never built an AR before, I have a lot of questions. I'm looking for a 20" barrel, w.o. Carry handle. I'd prefer a 6.5mm, but if it is a couple hundred bucks more, no way.
1 Where to go? 2. Is a trigger upgrade worth while? What is best bang for a buck? 3. Any options that are highly recommended?
I have no need for metallic sights. Would use this rifle for prairie dogs through coyotes. I'd probably mount a FX-2 6x scope on it. Thanks for your advice.
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If you want a 6.5, you'll probably have to go to a custom builder like White Oak or Delton if you want it complete.
Yes, triggers do matter.........Geiselle is never a mistake; G2s, SSA, or SSA-E will provide good service.
As far as other options go, for that kind of build, I surely opt for a stainless barrel, probably with no muzzle device unless you plann to use a can......then I'd just get it threaded with a cap.
Obviously, rifle gas system.
I'm partial to SOPMOD(LMT) stocks if you go the collapsible route.
JMHO.
MM
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I went with a Yankee Hill up with a 20" barrel in 6.8 and I am very pleased. I have used and like Geiselle, and AR Gold and both are very good triggers.
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I'd prefer a 6.5mm, but if it is a couple hundred bucks more, no way. Consider Blackhole Weaponry. Their .264 LBC runs about 300 bucks unless they are having a sale. A poster here, Smack, builds great looking shooting and looking rifles using Blackhole Weaponry barrels. He spec's a somewhat unique but proven contour. Mine is just stock contour but would have done his contour in a minute, noting the groups he's posted. It sounded like he'd be good with just picking up the barrel, too. He's a good guy and very helpful. I wish I could tell you how mine shoots but it's not swapped out with the tomato stake it's replacing yet. I have five builds to do counting this swap out, but don't figure it will be until July that I have time. Best to you.
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Bottom is an Odin Works 18" barrel and forend in 6.5 Grendel
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I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally
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pacecars, what stock is on that one in the picture ?
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It is a Magpul UBR. I used have their CTR on my guns until I tried the UBR. It locks up solidly with no wiggle. The cheek rest portion does not move, just the portion below it and behind it adjusts. It is a little heavier than the CTR and more expensive but the ergonomics make up for it.
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It is a Magpul UBR. I used have their CTR on my guns until I tried the UBR. It locks up solidly with no wiggle. The cheek rest portion does not move, just the portion below it and behind it adjusts. It is a little heavier than the CTR and more expensive but the ergonomics make up for it. It's a great stock, alright, but it's not just a little heavier than the CTR.............it's a lot heavier, as in more than twice. And it's a $250+ stock vs a $60 tag for the CTR. MM
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Yeah but it is nice
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I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally
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