I’m thinking about building a 308 AR. I've built several 5.56 rifles but I don’t know much about 308 parts as far as who makes quality parts at a good price. My intent is to deer/hog hunt and also to shoot at the range with decent accuracy out to 500y so I’m thinking an 18” barrel will be a good start. Something around 1-1.5MOA will be OK since my eyes aren't that good. I’d like to keep the build around $1.5k to $1.8k. I only make it to the range about 5 times a year and hunt once or twice per season so I don’t want anything too high end.
Here are the parts I looked at so far along with open questions:
Aeroprecision M5 upper and lower receiver - I read good reviews on these so far and they're not too expensive compared to others. Any experience with these?
Aimsurplus NiB 308 BCG - well priced, my 5.56 one works very well, any experience with the 308 bcg?
MEGA 18” barrel or similar quality - open to recommendations
Gas block? – I read that adjustable blocks are good to have for a 308 build so I’m all ears if anyone has a recommendation.
LPK/Trigger – open to recommendations. Can I use my RRA 2-stage trigger from my 5.56 for this build?
Buffer tube/buffer/spring – haven’t selected these yet, open to suggestions
Stock – something under $100 - MAGPUL CTR, STR, ACS
Handguard - probably 15" if I go with an 18" barrel. Something reasonably priced like an MI handguard
Grip - haven't selected
Muzzle device - haven't selected
Optic - I already have a Bushnell Elite 6500 with Burris Tactical rings but I may get a quick release mount. Not important at the moment though.
Thanks for the help!
Here are the parts I looked at so far along with open questions:
Aeroprecision M5 upper and lower receiver - I read good reviews on these so far and they're not too expensive compared to others. Any experience with these?
Aimsurplus NiB 308 BCG - well priced, my 5.56 one works very well, any experience with the 308 bcg?
MEGA 18” barrel or similar quality - open to recommendations
Gas block? – I read that adjustable blocks are good to have for a 308 build so I’m all ears if anyone has a recommendation.
LPK/Trigger – open to recommendations. Can I use my RRA 2-stage trigger from my 5.56 for this build?
Buffer tube/buffer/spring – haven’t selected these yet, open to suggestions
Stock – something under $100 - MAGPUL CTR, STR, ACS
Handguard - probably 15" if I go with an 18" barrel. Something reasonably priced like an MI handguard
Grip - haven't selected
Muzzle device - haven't selected
Optic - I already have a Bushnell Elite 6500 with Burris Tactical rings but I may get a quick release mount. Not important at the moment though.
Thanks for the help!