And if ***'s 16" barrels are just as fast and accurate as others in 18" and 20" I would rather go that direction and save some weight. I was only going 18" for better accuracy and speed.
Your money, your choices.
I would say to get the 6.8 marked upper from rick, and the upgraded charging handle also. BCMGunfighter.
16 inch *** barrel from rick is fine for your hunting requirements, threaded of course. That said, the 12.5 inch will do just fine. Recommend a set screw gas block over the pinch style/type.
Will do, he seems to have excellent pricing compared to all the other places I looked and it's all in stock if I remember correctly. I will definitely go with the 16" to help with weight and maneuverability when stalking. 10/4 on the set screw block.
That is an SBR of course. Get your own trust for Christmas.
If I was more into SBR's and suppressors I would, to much time and hassle for something that is not a necessity to me.
The hand guard that is next on my list is the Gen2 SS-Series one piece free float from MI (Midwest Industries) in 12 inch length.
I've been eyeballing this one as well. It's a toss up between the MI and the YHM, I really like them both.
If you can get the *** superbolt, do so. If not, whatever.
I will more than likely get the superbolt and then an m16 carrier for the extra strength.
what suppressor do you have access to? AAC on a 51 tooth or something else? Match the mount to your available option.
I know it's an AAC suppressed as for model etc I am unsure, he is still waiting on all of his paperwork to clear. Should have everything back any day now.
The optic you have is a little strong for hunting more than one animal at a time. (ps, please don't scan with a weapon). Binoculars for daytime and NV or thermal for night.
I've been hunting with high magnification scopes my whole life, it's just a personal preference and I have never had problems engaging multiple targets of a large sounder at 50 yards and less. I know most people frown on it but it's what I'm used to.
I will send the tools up with Gilbert to Caldwell (about an hour from you) and you can shoot after it is built on his range.
We would expect 1" or less on the first box of good factory ammo. have a couple of gongs for you to test on.
Awesome, I have a very good family friend who lives in Caldwell on about 300 acres bordered by cornfields on 3 sides. we hunt hogs with dogs and have caught many hogs on his place off of 21 just outside of Caldwell. I plan on running Hornady 120gr SST's only. As I said this will be a hunting gun only and I have never had a bad experience with Hornady ammo and the SST's seem to be the 6.8 crowd favorite.
Good choices Vance. Keep me informed when you get your parts in. A little gun building. A little BBQ and shooting. Don't get much better.
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The hand guard that is next on my list is the Gen2 SS-Series one piece free float from MI (Midwest Industries) in 12 inch length....
It should make a great truck gun. At 100 yards almost anyone could hit a truck with that kind of accuracy.Saw this on PSA today. At 6 bills you have plenty room for upgrades or a heck of a truck gun.
http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/psa-16-chf-6-8-spcii-mid-length-rifle.html
It should make a great truck gun. At 100 yards almost anyone could hit a truck with that kind of accuracy.