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MPrimo
12-03-2011, 09:30 PM
Well ... I always wanted one. :p

Armalite lower with National Match trigger, PRS Stock and Ergo Grip. National Match 308 upper with 20" stainless heavy barrel (I'm talkin' HEAVY), VTAC rings, Harris Bi-Pod, YHM adaptor, Badger Ordnance latch, Trijicon AccuPoint scope (5-20 x 50).

I bought the lower stripped and added the parts. Bought the upper complete and added a few pieces. Just got the scope bore sighted so I am ready to sling lead tomorrow. :D

Funny thing is I live in the Northeast were we are lucky to find a 200 yard range (my club has a 100 yard range) and now I have a 1000 yard rifle. :confused:

Going to thread the barrel and add a comp ... per CT law of course and maybe flute it as well to reduce some weight.

Here are a few pics:

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc122/MPrimavera/DSCN0750.jpg
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc122/MPrimavera/DSCN0751.jpg
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc122/MPrimavera/DSCN0752.jpg
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc122/MPrimavera/DSCN0753.jpg
Thedragonslayer
12-03-2011, 09:45 PM
That is a great looking rifle!!! You need to find a longer range to shoot at though!:cool:
wxl
12-04-2011, 08:33 AM
Great looking rig.

Have one of the special run Arcom AR10s. Great shooter but heavy.
MPrimo
12-04-2011, 07:58 PM
... this is very encouraging!

.7 inches at 100! :):):)

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc122/MPrimavera/DSCN0755.jpg

First time out after barrel break in and sighing in. I am not an experienced rifleman so these results are thrilling to me! :D

Mike
NAMVET72
12-04-2011, 08:15 PM
Mike, Really nice. Great Range Report.

Does your optics weigh as much as your AR10??????


Clyde
MPrimo
12-04-2011, 08:28 PM
Nothing weighs as much as that big fat barrel, Chief! It is not a gun I would want to lug around for an extended period of time, that's for sure!
Grizzman
12-04-2011, 10:29 PM
I don't think I'd want to lug it from the truck to the bench. :)

While having the barrel threaded, you can probably have the barrel turned down some for approx $50. I had Adco reprofile my LR-308C's heavy barrel to .725" and it's now well balanced.

I had a .260 Rem upper for it for a few months with a 24" bull barrel (just like yours). It only shot marginally better than my 308 upper, so I sold it.

308 ARs are definitely fun when used in the long range precision role.

Grizz
oak1971
12-05-2011, 01:22 AM
Wow. That puts my Ar10 carbine to shame. :cool: