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AR15/10 Rifles
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<blockquote data-quote="Lowlander" data-source="post: 2137895" data-attributes="member: 115963"><p>The Ranier Ultramatch barrels are nice, I've owned two and both were definitely top end, both 308. I've never had issues from any of their products, they are nice. </p><p></p><p>I've built more AR's than I can count at this point. I've found that I can build on standard mil-spec uppers and lowers and get the same results as I can with the higher end ones, i.e. Rainier, Seekins, etc. Some have some nice features, ambi controls, etc. But in the end, I ended up finding I get identical results on target from the Plain Jane Aero receivers. </p><p></p><p>AR parts are hit and miss on price right now. Some are gouging, some aren't. If you shop around a bit good deals can be had and you can build a top notch AR. The biggest thing I've learned with a precision AR is, no matter how nice the parts are, they are still an AR. Learning to shoot an AR accurately and consistently is the biggest hurdle. They are a different animal from a bolt gun.</p><p></p><p>If I were in the market to build an AR like you have described, I would find a good receiver set from a reputable manufacturer. Same goes for the bolt carrier, gas block, etc. I would get the best barrel I could afford, Criterion, Compass Lake, Keystone Accuracy, Kreiger, Bartlein, etc. I would also shop for a barrel that comes with a headspaced bolt. Or at minimum have headspace guages on hand to verify headspace before firing. Get a good trigger, I prefer Geiselle, but there are a plethora of good ones out there. </p><p></p><p>Most of the companies I mentioned above can build you a complete upper also that will shoot. Compass Lake builds uppers with your choice of Bartlein, Douglas, Kreiger or Criterion barrels. Keystone Accuracy is another company that can put an upper together for you that will be a shooter. I've owned from both and couldn't be happier.</p><p></p><p>Choose your flavor of handguard, stock, etc. Drop the money you save on the best optic you can get and as much ammo as you can find. Then start shooting it, a lot. Now is kind of a bad time due to the current gun/ammo market volatility, but don't be discouraged. I see "pre-panic" prices on these things all the time. </p><p></p><p>If money is no object, I would go with JP enterprises. They are expensive, but they are top notch and loaded with any feature you could desire. I have built with some of their components and they make very high quality stuff.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lowlander, post: 2137895, member: 115963"] The Ranier Ultramatch barrels are nice, I've owned two and both were definitely top end, both 308. I've never had issues from any of their products, they are nice. I've built more AR's than I can count at this point. I've found that I can build on standard mil-spec uppers and lowers and get the same results as I can with the higher end ones, i.e. Rainier, Seekins, etc. Some have some nice features, ambi controls, etc. But in the end, I ended up finding I get identical results on target from the Plain Jane Aero receivers. AR parts are hit and miss on price right now. Some are gouging, some aren't. If you shop around a bit good deals can be had and you can build a top notch AR. The biggest thing I've learned with a precision AR is, no matter how nice the parts are, they are still an AR. Learning to shoot an AR accurately and consistently is the biggest hurdle. They are a different animal from a bolt gun. If I were in the market to build an AR like you have described, I would find a good receiver set from a reputable manufacturer. Same goes for the bolt carrier, gas block, etc. I would get the best barrel I could afford, Criterion, Compass Lake, Keystone Accuracy, Kreiger, Bartlein, etc. I would also shop for a barrel that comes with a headspaced bolt. Or at minimum have headspace guages on hand to verify headspace before firing. Get a good trigger, I prefer Geiselle, but there are a plethora of good ones out there. Most of the companies I mentioned above can build you a complete upper also that will shoot. Compass Lake builds uppers with your choice of Bartlein, Douglas, Kreiger or Criterion barrels. Keystone Accuracy is another company that can put an upper together for you that will be a shooter. I've owned from both and couldn't be happier. Choose your flavor of handguard, stock, etc. Drop the money you save on the best optic you can get and as much ammo as you can find. Then start shooting it, a lot. Now is kind of a bad time due to the current gun/ammo market volatility, but don't be discouraged. I see "pre-panic" prices on these things all the time. If money is no object, I would go with JP enterprises. They are expensive, but they are top notch and loaded with any feature you could desire. I have built with some of their components and they make very high quality stuff. [/QUOTE]
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