theriflespeaks1863
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Hey everyone!
Long time, no see. Since I graduated college it has been a wild ride. But I'm starting to make my way in the world- I have a full time job working at an indoor gun range and gun shop and things (knock on wood) look stable for the next few years while I pay bills, lose some weight and get in to shape, and generally get my life together going forward.
The great thing about work is that money lets me do fun things after my bills are paid and I decided to get myself my first AR. It's a Smith & Wesson M&P-15 Sport II that I have been tinkering with and turning into a formidable CQC firearm. I'll include a picture for reference. Now of course the problem is that the AR bug has bit me well and good and I'm looking to build my next gun- a DMR/SPR type rifle.
I find myself wanting to stretch out the legs on my rifles more and more, but I want to hold off on getting a dedicated bolt gun for long range just yet and get a rifle in a caliber I already have (5.56/.223), so the concept fits my objective perfectly. I want to build it myself to, in theory, save some money and help enhance my understanding of the AR-15 and its capabilities.
So, for those who have done something similar, or are doing so currently, care to share some knowledge? What should I be looking for in terms of components, tools, and accessories? What should I expect for a budget? What are ways I can save money and still get what I want?
Specwise, I am looking at 20" BBL with heavy-ish profile, mid-power optic (I get some perks on Vortex stuff from my work), and I want the end result capable of [assuming I do my part] 1.5 MOA or better as a rule.
Thoughts, comments, recommendations and advice all appreciated.
Thanks,
-Chris
Long time, no see. Since I graduated college it has been a wild ride. But I'm starting to make my way in the world- I have a full time job working at an indoor gun range and gun shop and things (knock on wood) look stable for the next few years while I pay bills, lose some weight and get in to shape, and generally get my life together going forward.
The great thing about work is that money lets me do fun things after my bills are paid and I decided to get myself my first AR. It's a Smith & Wesson M&P-15 Sport II that I have been tinkering with and turning into a formidable CQC firearm. I'll include a picture for reference. Now of course the problem is that the AR bug has bit me well and good and I'm looking to build my next gun- a DMR/SPR type rifle.
I find myself wanting to stretch out the legs on my rifles more and more, but I want to hold off on getting a dedicated bolt gun for long range just yet and get a rifle in a caliber I already have (5.56/.223), so the concept fits my objective perfectly. I want to build it myself to, in theory, save some money and help enhance my understanding of the AR-15 and its capabilities.
So, for those who have done something similar, or are doing so currently, care to share some knowledge? What should I be looking for in terms of components, tools, and accessories? What should I expect for a budget? What are ways I can save money and still get what I want?
Specwise, I am looking at 20" BBL with heavy-ish profile, mid-power optic (I get some perks on Vortex stuff from my work), and I want the end result capable of [assuming I do my part] 1.5 MOA or better as a rule.
Thoughts, comments, recommendations and advice all appreciated.
Thanks,
-Chris