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Computalotapus
31 December 2013, 10:08
Been talking to my brother this past week and started talking about rifles for hunting and shooting distance. Maybe a little both at the same time. We have friends in Wyoming and talked about doing some Big Horn hunting. He immediately jumps on the Weatherby page and starts looking at 300 mag and 7 Mag rifles. I think .308 is plenty big enough and long enough to take hunting for something like that.

Does anyone make a left side side-charging upper for the .308 that will fit a DPMS style lower.. possibly one of those CMT billets that got posted today as the release meets my timeline date :). The idea is to not install a gas tube ( thread and seal off at the gas block) so I will have to charge a fresh round in after each shot manually. This should work correct? Figure a 20" barrel and maybe one of those 7.62 Lantac USA brakes should do the trick.

Nuclear_Arms
14 January 2014, 16:05
I guess I'm not totally clear on what you're looking for. It looks like you want to put together a 308 upper for the hunt, and you don't want it to function as a semi-auto rifle.

I have to ask why you would bother at all with this project? If you don't want it to be semi auto, why not just save all the weight that comes with a semi auto as well? For what it would cost to assemble such an upper, you could easily buy a quality bolt action that would be more than sufficient.

Computalotapus
14 January 2014, 16:25
I guess I'm not totally clear on what you're looking for. It looks like you want to put together a 308 upper for the hunt, and you don't want it to function as a semi-auto rifle.

I have to ask why you would bother at all with this project? If you don't want it to be semi auto, why not just save all the weight that comes with a semi auto as well? For what it would cost to assemble such an upper, you could easily buy a quality bolt action that would be more than sufficient.

I was thinking along the lines of maybe an adjustable gas block. Something I can turn the gas on and off with. Honestly I don't know. I have seen the uppers that are bolt action uppers mounted to the standard AR style lowers.


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UWone77
15 January 2014, 00:44
You could go with the new Seekins Receivers or complete rifles:

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab55/UWone77/620-Seekins-Precision-308-Rifle_zpsa4e35d54.jpg (http://s849.photobucket.com/user/UWone77/media/620-Seekins-Precision-308-Rifle_zpsa4e35d54.jpg.html)

Or for the budget minded.... I guess PSA is taking a stab at the 308 market.

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab55/UWone77/1528593_10151844973337097_1533859101_n_zpsbc07ac38 .jpg (http://s849.photobucket.com/user/UWone77/media/1528593_10151844973337097_1533859101_n_zpsbc07ac38 .jpg.html)

Computalotapus
15 January 2014, 05:25
You could go with the new Seekins Receivers or complete rifles:

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab55/UWone77/620-Seekins-Precision-308-Rifle_zpsa4e35d54.jpg (http://s849.photobucket.com/user/UWone77/media/620-Seekins-Precision-308-Rifle_zpsa4e35d54.jpg.html)

Or for the budget minded.... I guess PSA is taking a stab at the 308 market.

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab55/UWone77/1528593_10151844973337097_1533859101_n_zpsbc07ac38 .jpg (http://s849.photobucket.com/user/UWone77/media/1528593_10151844973337097_1533859101_n_zpsbc07ac38 .jpg.html)

That Seekins looks nice. And you know the PSA isn't bad. I just need to find a good side charging upper. And I think the JP Enterprises adjustable gas block is the best route to go.

Computalotapus
3 February 2014, 10:23
Well ASA does a non-reciprocating left side charging handle.... my only problem is their stripped lower, and upper receiver with charging handle and BCG is $1075. Think I am going to try and talk him out of the side charging upper.

UWone77
21 February 2014, 20:22
I did just happen to stumble into the offices at Rainier today and saw that they had a prototype .308 Receiver set in the works...

Computalotapus
22 February 2014, 06:27
Yeah I saw that John had posted a sneak peak of the lower on instagram. Really like the stuff RA is kicking out. I'm really stuck on the upper tho. Maybe I will build one or maybe I will get a nice bolt gun and drop in a chassis. Haven't decided on it and it is a good ways down before I start the project. Gotta start and finish the NTD build first.

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alpha.kilo
13 March 2014, 22:09
JP Rifles offers a complete upper from their PSC-12 rifle that they advertise will fit on a large frame DPMS lower. http://www.jprifles.com/1.2.1_PSC_12.php

GOST
14 March 2014, 03:58
I've messed with a M&P 10 a little bit and I'm pretty impressed with it. It seems to handle very well and is lighter than most AR-10 set ups.

Razer
16 March 2014, 12:56
You could go with the new Seekins Receivers or complete rifles:

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab55/UWone77/620-Seekins-Precision-308-Rifle_zpsa4e35d54.jpg (http://s849.photobucket.com/user/UWone77/media/620-Seekins-Precision-308-Rifle_zpsa4e35d54.jpg.html)



I like the look of that Seekins, but I don't see any available out there. Have you had a chance to get your hands on one?

UWone77
18 March 2014, 02:03
I like the look of that Seekins, but I don't see any available out there. Have you had a chance to get your hands on one?

I haven't had any time with one in my hands. At this point I don't know where Seekins is with their 308 rifles. I think they are busy moving their facilities. I'm guessing in the next few months. We'll definitely keep you posted. They've got a ton of new products coming out this year.

FortTom
19 March 2014, 19:02
We'll definitely keep you posted. They've got a ton of new products coming out this year.

Any "spoiler alerts" you want to tease us with?[:D]

FT

UWone77
4 April 2014, 23:39
Decided to start my own .308 Projects. I decided to go with Mega as they were in stock at the time of purchase.

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab55/UWone77/IMG_1749_zps3d4ab756.jpg (http://s849.photobucket.com/user/UWone77/media/IMG_1749_zps3d4ab756.jpg.html)

GOST
5 April 2014, 01:34
This build gonna have a Mega barrel or Noveske?

UWone77
5 April 2014, 17:54
This build gonna have a Mega barrel or Noveske?

I've got an 18" Rainier Select, 18" and 20" Mega Barrels. Choices Choices.

I see a CMT & Rainier 308 is my future as well, so maybe a Noveske Barrel will come into the mix.

UWone77
7 April 2014, 00:52
Aero Precision is also working on their .308 Receiver Sets:


http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab55/UWone77/1978684_788457611178140_263942757_n_zps49dd1197.jp g (http://s849.photobucket.com/user/UWone77/media/1978684_788457611178140_263942757_n_zps49dd1197.jp g.html)

GOST
7 April 2014, 01:12
Aero Precision has been very busy of late.

Razer
9 April 2014, 19:59
It's good to see more manufacturers getting into .308

Computalotapus
25 April 2014, 09:25
Rainier posted on Instagram the 308 set that is in the works. They look awesome. Think I am gonna hold off and wait on the RA set.

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UWone77
29 April 2014, 00:35
I'm also waiting for a Rainier Arms set.

http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af282/richdkim77/10308914_10203668218285932_7000544446699019564_n_z ps164f76d8.jpg (http://s1016.photobucket.com/user/richdkim77/media/10308914_10203668218285932_7000544446699019564_n_z ps164f76d8.jpg.html)
http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af282/richdkim77/10271632_10203697540820446_3280122242487446273_n_z ps06acacc6.jpg (http://s1016.photobucket.com/user/richdkim77/media/10271632_10203697540820446_3280122242487446273_n_z ps06acacc6.jpg.html)

mustangfreek
29 April 2014, 03:02
Damn.....:P

I think i need to build a big boy AR..As in a 308 version...[BD]

Computalotapus
29 April 2014, 04:36
I'm bound and determined to take a black rifle big horn hunting. Just north of us near Cadillac, MI they have a 1200 yard range. I have never shot distance but I would love to give it a go.

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GOST
29 April 2014, 10:52
The shell deflector on the Rainier looks great.

Computalotapus
30 April 2014, 04:39
The shell deflector on the Rainier looks great.




I read that Chummerz designed that part





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nobodyspecial
30 April 2014, 19:40
I really regret selling my double digit serial MEGA MA-TEN upper/lower after reading through here... I think I should start saving my pennies for another...

UWone77
30 April 2014, 23:30
http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab55/UWone77/IMG_1824_zps2a0620e4.jpg (http://s849.photobucket.com/user/UWone77/media/IMG_1824_zps2a0620e4.jpg.html)
http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab55/UWone77/IMG_1828_zpscd42d45e.jpg (http://s849.photobucket.com/user/UWone77/media/IMG_1828_zpscd42d45e.jpg.html)

Finished by MATEN, working on the other.

So far, very pleased with the first one with the 16" Mega Barrel, a lot more accurate than I am so far.

mustangfreek
1 May 2014, 00:44
Nice....:P

What size if the night force scope?

GOST
1 May 2014, 01:36
Maten must be Greek for sexy.

Computalotapus
1 May 2014, 08:28
That is awesome.

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UWone77
1 May 2014, 10:52
Nice....:P

What size if the night force scope?

2.5-10x32

Really wanted a 2.5-10x24 but those are no longer available in the consumer market. Probably just as well, because it's very unforgiving.

nobodyspecial
1 May 2014, 12:10
That rail matches the MATEN really well.

UWone77
1 May 2014, 23:09
That rail matches the MATEN really well.

You know it really does. For those interested in "color matching" it's pretty close. I also like the profile of the Switch Rail a lot more than the REV rail. It's a lot more comfortable when shooting for me.

GOST
2 May 2014, 03:50
That rails growing on me, quit posting pics of it.[:D]

nobodyspecial
2 May 2014, 10:18
You know it really does. For those interested in "color matching" it's pretty close. I also like the profile of the Switch Rail a lot more than the REV rail. It's a lot more comfortable when shooting for me.The lines flow from the receiver to the rail, just about perfectly. If I don pick up a new MA-TEN set, I will have to go with that rail.

Razer
3 May 2014, 10:30
[/QUOTE]So far, very pleased with the first one with the 16" Mega Barrel, a lot more accurate than I am so far.[/QUOTE]

How does it compare so far with the 16" Rainier Arms barrel?

UWone77
3 May 2014, 22:50
So far, very pleased with the first one with the 16" Mega Barrel, a lot more accurate than I am so far.

How does it compare so far with the 16" Rainier Arms barrel?

I find that the Mega Barrel is a 1 MOA barrel as advertised with match ammo. I put the Mega Barrel on par with Rainier's Select and Match line. I can shoot marginally better with the Ultramatch line, but at that point the equipment is better than my ability.

The Select line in my opinion is the best bargain going in terms of cost/performance in my opinion. I did a review several years ago and posted it here on the 5.56 Select line. Although Rainier gets their barrels from different manufacturers between the Select and Match line, I don't think most shooters will notice the performance difference and would do better with the Select line, which as I said in my opinion one of the best bargains out there.

I'm not sure where Mega sources their barrels as I know they don't do them in house. Once I get to do some longer range testing I'll report back on how it does.

GOST
5 May 2014, 03:55
I've been considering either a Noveske 10.2" 300 AAC or the Rainier 10.5". Don't know which Rainier though, to many options is a good thing. Select, Match or Ultra Match? Between the 4 barrels which would you pick? I will be shooting supersonic, can't afford a supressor for the time being.

UWone77
11 May 2014, 08:58
Looks like the first 10 sets are in at Rainier. I was saving my .308 parts for a CMT Set, so there goes the budget.

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab55/UWone77/10270765_10152136645118660_4300531205026112583_n_z ps217236a1.jpg (http://s849.photobucket.com/user/UWone77/media/10270765_10152136645118660_4300531205026112583_n_z ps217236a1.jpg.html)

Computalotapus
11 May 2014, 09:21
Looks like the first 10 sets are in at Rainier. I was saving my .308 parts for a CMT Set, so there goes the budget.

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab55/UWone77/10270765_10152136645118660_4300531205026112583_n_z ps217236a1.jpg (http://s849.photobucket.com/user/UWone77/media/10270765_10152136645118660_4300531205026112583_n_z ps217236a1.jpg.html)


Why? Why would you show this to me now? /cry That is one sexy set right there... might have to talk the wife into wanting a SPR build and do it in 308

mustangfreek
12 May 2014, 00:41
Damn..<.----drooling.....Nice..