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AR15/10 Rifles
Building AR for long range
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<blockquote data-quote="jpndave" data-source="post: 2173407" data-attributes="member: 5437"><p>Certainly you can get the AR platform to reach out but it will never be a bolt gun. I haven't gone to the extent of truing receivers but might try that. The new 6mm ARC is very promising and I have an upper going together now for my AR to add to the 223 Wylde I have now. I like the 73gr ELD-M in the 5.56 as it was designed to be the max mag fed length you can realistically use. There are others out there in a similar position but heavier than that is compromising things and once you have to single feed, what's the point of having a gas gun?</p><p></p><p>The Magpul assembly block works from the inside rather than clamshell over the top. I like that much better (you do need a spare bolt carrier for it to work or disassemble the one for the rifle). Their action wrench is nicer too.</p><p></p><p>I like the Aero M4E1 receivers both upper and lower though I'm not sure how much that plays into accuracy. TriggerTech triggers are better than any I have tried, outstanding! Barrels, heavier and more rigid are going to really help on an AR since you always have the gas block and tube along for the ride. I would prefer a 1:7 twist for the Wylde but most are 1:8 and should be more than adequate for any mag fed bullet. In the ARC I'd do a 1:7.5. I prefer the BCM rails with Aero a somewhat close 2nd place. Unless you go to proprietary non-standard attachment at the receiver the BCM is the best (and patented) design that does not spread the rail. Aero uses a wedge that works almost a well. There are a lot of junk rails out there.</p><p></p><p>Now is not the best time to try and assemble one though I get the urge. Parts are stupid to find. I have some pretty serious backorders going with Faxon among others. I really like their barrels for a somewhat sane price point. I had a super custom made but one of the best AR barrel fitters out there for my personal gun and I am going to sell it and run a Faxon after inspection with my borescope. Plus the Faxon is nitride inside and out, win/win. Hopefully that backorder shows soon!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jpndave, post: 2173407, member: 5437"] Certainly you can get the AR platform to reach out but it will never be a bolt gun. I haven't gone to the extent of truing receivers but might try that. The new 6mm ARC is very promising and I have an upper going together now for my AR to add to the 223 Wylde I have now. I like the 73gr ELD-M in the 5.56 as it was designed to be the max mag fed length you can realistically use. There are others out there in a similar position but heavier than that is compromising things and once you have to single feed, what's the point of having a gas gun? The Magpul assembly block works from the inside rather than clamshell over the top. I like that much better (you do need a spare bolt carrier for it to work or disassemble the one for the rifle). Their action wrench is nicer too. I like the Aero M4E1 receivers both upper and lower though I'm not sure how much that plays into accuracy. TriggerTech triggers are better than any I have tried, outstanding! Barrels, heavier and more rigid are going to really help on an AR since you always have the gas block and tube along for the ride. I would prefer a 1:7 twist for the Wylde but most are 1:8 and should be more than adequate for any mag fed bullet. In the ARC I'd do a 1:7.5. I prefer the BCM rails with Aero a somewhat close 2nd place. Unless you go to proprietary non-standard attachment at the receiver the BCM is the best (and patented) design that does not spread the rail. Aero uses a wedge that works almost a well. There are a lot of junk rails out there. Now is not the best time to try and assemble one though I get the urge. Parts are stupid to find. I have some pretty serious backorders going with Faxon among others. I really like their barrels for a somewhat sane price point. I had a super custom made but one of the best AR barrel fitters out there for my personal gun and I am going to sell it and run a Faxon after inspection with my borescope. Plus the Faxon is nitride inside and out, win/win. Hopefully that backorder shows soon! [/QUOTE]
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