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considering a High end AR 308 hunting platform
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<blockquote data-quote="lilharcher" data-source="post: 1018769" data-attributes="member: 83227"><p>[ATTACH]41442[/ATTACH]</p><p> </p><p>I literally did countless hours of research and spoke to a large number of knowledgeable gas-gun marksman (primarily on snipershide) to basically build my interpretation of a top 5% gas gun for my intended use (pictured). My primary application is long range target precision, with a close second application of long range hunting. To meet your requests, I would have used the exact same componants, but likely shortened the barrel from 22 inches to 18 inches, and added the ACE folding stock mechanism (not legal in CA, so couldn't add it).</p><p> </p><p>Here is my build:</p><p>1) Mega Maten MKM matched upper, lower, and extended length hand-guard</p><p>2) JP Enterprises 22" medium profile match barrel w/ Bennie Coley muzzle break</p><p>3) ACE skeletonized stock w/ extended butt pad (wish I could have added the folding stock mechanism, but not legal in CA)</p><p>4) Geiselle 3-gun Trigger (fits my style the best, but plenty to chose from)</p><p>5) JP Enterprises buffer and light weight BCG</p><p>6) JP E Thermal dissipator</p><p> </p><p>I have two uppers for this rifle, both built exactly the same way, but one is a .308 and other is a 6.5 creedmoor. </p><p> </p><p>Shoots lights out, definitely under .5 MOA, and meets most of the other requirements on your list (again, I would probably shorten the barrel for your intended application and add stock folding mechanism). I too considered a GAP 10, but thought I could build a similar product without the long wait, with a better cosmetic look (IMO).</p><p> </p><p>Another gas gun you may want to research:</p><p>1) 270 AR - wildcat made by <a href="http://www.ar15performance.com" target="_blank">www.ar15performance.com</a>; I have one and think it is the best caliber available for hunting in the AR15 (not AR10) format.......shoots a 130 grain .277 bullet at 2750 ft/sec and a 140 gr. bullet in the high 2600's. I built mine on a side charged upper made by quality arms, on top of a mega billet lower, and added a geiselle trigger and Khales scope. Weight is less than 7lbs, a little over 8 lbs with scope. Casing is a based on 6.5 Creedmoor (but you can use .308 and others) by pushing back the shoulder, necking the brass up, and trimming......there are custom dies available.</p><p> </p><p>2) Nexgen .308 - ar15performance is currently building a redesigned 308 and 260 gas gun that will weight approx. 8 lbs, and essentially use mostly AR15 components to reduce weight. These will be ready in January and this new format may revolutionize and change perception of a light weight hunting gas gun.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lilharcher, post: 1018769, member: 83227"] [ATTACH]41442.vB[/ATTACH] I literally did countless hours of research and spoke to a large number of knowledgeable gas-gun marksman (primarily on snipershide) to basically build my interpretation of a top 5% gas gun for my intended use (pictured). My primary application is long range target precision, with a close second application of long range hunting. To meet your requests, I would have used the exact same componants, but likely shortened the barrel from 22 inches to 18 inches, and added the ACE folding stock mechanism (not legal in CA, so couldn't add it). Here is my build: 1) Mega Maten MKM matched upper, lower, and extended length hand-guard 2) JP Enterprises 22" medium profile match barrel w/ Bennie Coley muzzle break 3) ACE skeletonized stock w/ extended butt pad (wish I could have added the folding stock mechanism, but not legal in CA) 4) Geiselle 3-gun Trigger (fits my style the best, but plenty to chose from) 5) JP Enterprises buffer and light weight BCG 6) JP E Thermal dissipator I have two uppers for this rifle, both built exactly the same way, but one is a .308 and other is a 6.5 creedmoor. Shoots lights out, definitely under .5 MOA, and meets most of the other requirements on your list (again, I would probably shorten the barrel for your intended application and add stock folding mechanism). I too considered a GAP 10, but thought I could build a similar product without the long wait, with a better cosmetic look (IMO). Another gas gun you may want to research: 1) 270 AR - wildcat made by [URL="http://www.ar15performance.com"]www.ar15performance.com[/URL]; I have one and think it is the best caliber available for hunting in the AR15 (not AR10) format.......shoots a 130 grain .277 bullet at 2750 ft/sec and a 140 gr. bullet in the high 2600's. I built mine on a side charged upper made by quality arms, on top of a mega billet lower, and added a geiselle trigger and Khales scope. Weight is less than 7lbs, a little over 8 lbs with scope. Casing is a based on 6.5 Creedmoor (but you can use .308 and others) by pushing back the shoulder, necking the brass up, and trimming......there are custom dies available. 2) Nexgen .308 - ar15performance is currently building a redesigned 308 and 260 gas gun that will weight approx. 8 lbs, and essentially use mostly AR15 components to reduce weight. These will be ready in January and this new format may revolutionize and change perception of a light weight hunting gas gun. [/QUOTE]
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