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Big_Tom
12 May 2017, 01:00
Hi WEVO'ers

This is my first thread strarted here. So I would like to say hi and introduce myself. To start Im from Texas, enjoy the outdoors and sports, and have way too many hobbies. Have any questions? You just have to ask them.

I just finished my latest build that took about 2 years (Yea you read that correctly). Life gets in the way at times and like I said earlier I have way too many hobbies. One of those hobbies is photography, mostly of firearms and firearm related. Especially since my wife's Nikon wasn't being used as often since our son was born. I see there's a lot of photographers here so any advice is appreciated. I have no experience in the field but I'm willing to learn.

This ain't no dating site, so enough about me. Let's get on to the 308 Frankenstein. I have always wanted a large frame AR. So when I found a good deal on a receiver set I knew it was a sign to start.

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Lower Receiver Group

- Aero Precision M5 Lower
- Damage Industries Teflon deter and spring kit
- Magpul MOE grip
- AP take down and pivot pins and bolt catch
- Armalite Mag Catch
- Radian Weapons Talon safety
- Geissele SSA-E trigger
- Vltor AR10-A5SR buffer tube
- Magpul ACS-L stock
- Armalite AR10 action spring
- Spikes Tactical ST-T3 buffer

Upper Receiver Group

- AP upper
- Centurion Arms 308 14" CMR
- Mega Arms 16" barrel
- Faxon bcg
- Odin Works adjustable gas block
- BCM Mod 4 charging handle
- Magpul Mbus sights
- BCM Gunfighter 308 comp

mustangfreek
12 May 2017, 04:48
Welcome and that's a good looking rifle.

Curious..How heavy is the rifle?

UWone77
13 May 2017, 04:22
Any plans for optics?

Big_Tom
13 May 2017, 12:16
Any plans for optics?


Yeah. I'm looking at going with a Primary Arm 4-14x44 DMR HUD. I've heard good things about it. And like the reticle. And mounting it with a Larue QD mount.

If I can catch a better scope with a illuminated reticle on sale I will go with it.

Big_Tom
13 May 2017, 12:18
Welcome and that's a good looking rifle.

Curious..How heavy is the rifle?

As right now I have not weighed it. But I'm guessing close to 9-9.5lbs. I'll get a more accurate weight later tonight.

Jerry R
13 May 2017, 13:13
Welcome to WEVO Tom. Nice looking rifle. Who did the cerakote?

Big_Tom
13 May 2017, 14:18
Welcome to WEVO Tom. Nice looking rifle. Who did the cerakote?

Thank you I had a local guy do it.

Just weighed it and came in at 9lbs 1oz unloaded

mustangfreek
13 May 2017, 21:34
Cool , Thanks.

A 16" 308 is on the need list...lol

Das Jared
14 May 2017, 12:04
Welcome, and great build. I would save up a bit more and go with something in the Vortex lineup. This is a respectable build deserving of such

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Big_Tom
14 May 2017, 18:50
Welcome, and great build. I would save up a bit more and go with something in the Vortex lineup. This is a respectable build deserving of such

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Yeah I just was thinking that myself. I'm ok with just using irons for now. I got a Blitzkrieg chevron for like $10 so Im curious to see how I like it. So far when dry firing I do. My headspace gauges should be here by the end of the month. So I will definitely post range report then.

Big_Tom
23 May 2017, 22:22
Well found some gauges locally. So I had a little time to get the gas adjusted and it sighted in.

This is a 5 shot group I did once sighted. Was using 147gr FMJ Perfecta ammo with a 10-15mph left to right crosswind 100yrds.
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EvanHo
25 May 2017, 23:51
interesting, how could such a beauty of a weapon be photographed without an optics? It needs a great rifle scope of its quality and then I will advise you after mounting the rifle scope, retake the picture and see the beauty of that ammo for your self. If I would suggest a rifle scope, then I will definitely suggest you go for best snipers scope (http://perfectriflescope.com/the-best-sniper-scopes-for-the-money/). For example, Vortex Viper HS-T 6-24X50, or Millette 6-25X56 (https://www.amazon.com/Millett-LRS-1-Illuminated-Tactical-Riflescope/dp/B002R1JGWS) and many others that will bring out the beauty of that ammo and serve it better. meanwhile, what is the weight of that rifle?

Big_Tom
26 May 2017, 01:23
interesting, how could such a beauty of a weapon be photographed without an optics? It needs a great rifle scope of its quality and then I will advise you after mounting the rifle scope, retake the picture and see the beauty of that ammo for your self. If I would suggest a rifle scope, then I will definitely suggest you go for best snipers scope (http://perfectriflescope.com/the-best-sniper-scopes-for-the-money/). For example, Vortex Viper HS-T 6-24X50, or Millette 6-25X56 (https://www.amazon.com/Millett-LRS-1-Illuminated-Tactical-Riflescope/dp/B002R1JGWS) and many others that will bring out the beauty of that ammo and serve it better. meanwhile, what is the weight of that rifle?


While I agree with you that the rifle needs some glass up top, I appreciate the challenges of shooting with irons at distances 100yrds or greater. The scopes you mentioned are very good scopes, but with this build I didn't plan on shooting at ranges greater than 700yrds. It is meant to be used for a hunting/range rig. The range area I use at my home can go up to 750yrds but the time to set up would take too long for my liking. Especially since I go shoot whenever I feel the urge, and 300-500 yrds can be done on the run. So I feel that a 6-25x56 scope is way too big for purpose of this rifle. I'm leaning towards a good 3-12x40 or 4-16x44 sized scopes.

UWone77
26 May 2017, 02:03
interesting, how could such a beauty of a weapon be photographed without an optics? It needs a great rifle scope of its quality and then I will advise you after mounting the rifle scope, retake the picture and see the beauty of that ammo for your self. If I would suggest a rifle scope, then I will definitely suggest you go for best snipers scope (http://perfectriflescope.com/the-best-sniper-scopes-for-the-money/). For example, Vortex Viper HS-T 6-24X50, or Millette 6-25X56 (https://www.amazon.com/Millett-LRS-1-Illuminated-Tactical-Riflescope/dp/B002R1JGWS) and many others that will bring out the beauty of that ammo and serve it better. meanwhile, what is the weight of that rifle?

That list of "best snipers scope" ... should have been best budget scopes.

Das Jared
26 May 2017, 02:43
That list of "best snipers scope" ... should have been best budget scopes.
X2. I'm personally a huge fan of Vortex, but a far cry from "best". The Millet is laughable at best.

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Dstrbdmedic167
26 May 2017, 04:05
That list of "best snipers scope" ... should have been best budget scopes.

Even I laughed at that.. and we all know I'm a budget optics... I mean Barska....


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Big_Tom
27 May 2017, 21:26
Even I laughed at that.. and we all know I'm a budget optics... I mean Barska....

Yeah I did too. I literally laughed out loud when I saw that list.

I didn't know if he was serious or not.

I'm all about budget items but I will try to get best I can afford.

SINNER
28 May 2017, 13:05
Pretty sure I have optics that are worth more than his website. Lol