Parts list for new AR

[JBHorne]

Hope this works and isn't too big. Here is my final parts list for my new AR. Tell me what you think! I haven't ordered anything YET, but will place the order shortly. Any criticism now or forever hold your peace!

(Oh, and no...I won't be going swimming with this one!
-- if you get it, great, if not, oh well...)

http://aerosurance.com/AR-15%20Build.pdf

BTW: I still can't decide on the ACOG vs. Leupold!!! I like the design of the ACOG, just have no idea its precision out to a few hundred yards compared to a "true" 4-14x50 or 3-10x40 scope. HELP!

[PackerfanXD]

I wish I had your wallet. Nice build list.

[JBHorne]

Originally Posted by PackerfanXD

I wish I had your wallet. Nice build list.

I wish I had my wallet, too. Is this WAY overpriced for a premium AR? I know many of you will say to just get an LMT or some piston-type, but that simply raises the cost on the gun itself. The way I look at it, there are three designations:
1) The gun itself
2) Optics
3) Accessories

The LMT would raise (1) but (2) and (3) would remain the same.

Any other suggestions? I know you guys all have STRONG opinions!!!

[JBHorne]

So would it be foolish to build an 18" SPR with a PRS stock...but NOT put a good Leupold scope on it? I mean...go with an ACOG? I have had answers to this question, but none that really address the DIFFERENCE between the a 4x ACOG and a 3-10x40 scope. Basically, is the ACOG considered a good sight for a "precision rifle"?

[mvician]

It's all up to what YOU want not what our opinions are.

If all you want to do is put bullet after bullet into the same hole at a couple of hundred yards then yes the higher power scope would be better. If you are wanting an all around shooter, then the Acog would fit that bill.

[JBHorne]

Originally Posted by mvician

It's all up to what YOU want not what our opinions are.

If all you want to do is put bullet after bullet into the same hole at a couple of hundred yards then yes the higher power scope would be better. If you are wanting an all around shooter, then the Acog would fit that bill.

Yeah I know it's all up to me. What I really want is 2 ar's: SPR AND SBR ! ! !

My concern is that an ACOG is not considered a "precision" scope and that it will look funny with the PRS stock.

[Terry]

The only reason i put a Leupold on mine was that is what i already had. It was a spare scope hanging around in my gun safe. Used it once with the scope for Caribou hunting. 99 percent of the time i use the iron sights.

[JBHorne]

I found a picture of what I think I am shooting for (pun intended). It just helps to see a photo of something similar.

It's a P.O.F. 18" SPR with PRS stock and ACOG.

[spoolup]

Like others have stated, nice grocery list. I just got done redong my insurance on my firearms and DAM I was surprized how many $3k plus ARs I have, I mean these lego machine get there quick. As for the rifle.. its just me but I think a bipod and VFG should never be on the same rifle. More so I do not like the tango down since it slides down the rail, meaning you have to pull the bipdo to remove. Plus every tango down I held has felt sloppy? I guess thats a good enough description. I would go Larue on the VFG if you even need it. I would go with a differnt trigger too if I had the budget to do so and it looks like you might. 30rd mags with pullers and a 6-9 bipod when proned out equals drag across the deck. I use only 20 rd mags in my 20" for this reason (bench or west desert prone shooting).

I agree with the Leupold comment, but its your rifle... do what makes you happy regardless of what the "net"perts. I am saving to start the process of building a 18-20" larue stealth and going with a Mark 4 4.5-14 with doctor back up (have something simliar in a 18" 308 right now).

I am still interusted in seeing this setup and I am sure you will enjoy it regardless of whatever route you take, must have come across some money lately hopefully it was not because of a lost loved one. If so Im sorry.

Also last bit of info, upon waiting for a few of my last toys copleting I had to hunt to find certian things that were not backordered which involved time= money, extra shipping, and headaches. I finally got a 308PRS for my 24" DPMS, but it took over 3 months, I ended up finding 1 a month ago and completely spaced the backorder, so alas I have 2. Oh well it still fits the 223/5.56 as well and will go on the stealth mentioned above.

PS I also liked searching the LCP swim comment. Thanks for a laugh

[JBHorne]

Originally Posted by spoolup

Like others have stated, nice grocery list. I just got done redong my insurance on my firearms and DAM I was surprized how many $3k plus ARs I have, I mean these lego machine get there quick. As for the rifle.. its just me but I think a bipod and VFG should never be on the same rifle. More so I do not like the tango down since it slides down the rail, meaning you have to pull the bipdo to remove. Plus every tango down I held has felt sloppy? I guess thats a good enough description. I would go Larue on the VFG if you even need it. I would go with a differnt trigger too if I had the budget to do so and it looks like you might. 30rd mags with pullers and a 6-9 bipod when proned out equals drag across the deck. I use only 20 rd mags in my 20" for this reason (bench or west desert prone shooting).

I agree with the Leupold comment, but its your rifle... do what makes you happy regardless of what the "net"perts. I am saving to start the process of building a 18-20" larue stealth and going with a Mark 4 4.5-14 with doctor back up (have something simliar in a 18" 308 right now).

I am still interusted in seeing this setup and I am sure you will enjoy it regardless of whatever route you take, must have come across some money lately hopefully it was not because of a lost loved one. If so Im sorry.

Also last bit of info, upon waiting for a few of my last toys copleting I had to hunt to find certian things that were not backordered which involved time= money, extra shipping, and headaches. I finally got a 308PRS for my 24" DPMS, but it took over 3 months, I ended up finding 1 a month ago and completely spaced the backorder, so alas I have 2. Oh well it still fits the 223/5.56 as well and will go on the stealth mentioned above.

PS I also liked searching the LCP swim comment. Thanks for a laugh

Thanks! Your post helped out a lot. And no, I did not loose a loved one but instead have been saving up for a while now to do this -- like a year. I want it to be perfect because I am not the type to ever own two alike guns. This will be my only semi-auto rifle, which is the last "type" of gun I think I need.

I had not thought about the 30rd mags and the bipod. Is this still true with the larue/harris bipod which feet extends?

I have the VFG there because this rifle will serve two primary purposes: 1) as a target/range gun 2) plinking. Therefore, I want the support and long range accuracy at the range, but the comfort and flexibility when plinking. Are my reasonings valid?

That's why I sorta chose the ACOG because it reasonably fills both requests, but I am still having a hard time understanding why the eotech at 4x is so great at hitting targets 400 yards away. It just doesn't make sense to me.

I like your idea of the leupold and reflex sight. That would be a killer combo to have the leupould and an eotech, but not co-witnessed (not on the same horizontal rail). How are you planning to do this?

Again, as far as the trigger, everyone seems to like the RRA, but what would you recommend as a dual-role trigger as I discussed before?

By no means am I criticizing anything you said, just simply justifying my reasons for doing so. I appreciate a good through critique.

I think I have also decided to do all black. I don't want this to look like a "parts gun", which some of the two-tones can do.