So, to absolutely no one's surprise that knows me, I'm wanting to build another AR style gun. I have a 300BLK that is one small part from being complete and I've just scored another lower. So obviously another build.

 

I'm a target shooter and wanna be hunter. I'd like to head down south and do some pig hunting in the relatively near future. But mostly I'll be hunting paper at 50 to 100 yards.

 

Should I do another 300? I'm all set up to load it and from all I gather the round is more than I could ask for. However the abundance of 5.56/.223 ammo is very appealing. Not to mention that .223 gun components are super easy to come by (barrels and comps in particular). So, I just don't know what to do.

 

Thanks.

 

C

50 beowulf.

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My apologies to Topher

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Thank you.

 

C

I have several carbines, but I am most partial to my 20" A4, that I affectionately refer to as 'the musket'. Soft shooting, smooth, and accurate, I love this rifle!!

 

I believe every AR owner should have a 20" rifle in their stable, either A2 or A4...or better yet, one of each. 5.56mm, of course.

 

If you don't have one, consider building one as your next project. BCM/PSA both have nice barrels (Mine has a PSA CHF barrel made by FN).

9mm. 

I would use the 300 blk for your pig gun. That's what I plan to do with mine. But if you want another capable hog caliber or DMR/SPR look into 6.5 grendel or 6.8 spc. Honestly though if it were me, I would just build a 5.56 and have a fun range gun.

For poops and giggles... Go 5.45x39

5.56 is more than enough for hogs. I've killed dozens with it, they have dropped like a stone.

If you don't have a long range tinkerer, time to build one.  The 6.5 Grendel is great for this but just a little to specialized for me.  I built a 24" SS bull in 223 Wylde with two stage match trigger, A2 length stock, bipod, and 8.5-25x50 optic that I am hoping makes a trip to dogtown this summer. Just got to find some time.  Will see how the 300BLK does in hogville.  Helping farmers/ranchers one shot at a time.

Curious about the .50 Beowulf and 5.45 x 39. Deets?

 

C

5.45 Upper

http://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/huldra-mark-iv-5-45-x-39-complete-upper/0000000069737#

Again...the 5.45 issue is the mags.

Curious about the .50 Beowulf and 5.45 x 39. Deets?

 

C

 

.50 Beowulf is a fun round to shoot and you can buy pre assembled uppers pretty readily.  Mags are also easy to come by.  Downside is the cost of the ammo.  Even reloading it wouldn't be cheap.  BUT you have a caliber that will shoot through an engine block, so there's that lol.

 

I sold mine bc I can't shoot .50 at CJRPC, that was a deal breaker for me. 

Not sure if it has to be on an ar platform, but what about a gallil build? It's in 223

I want to keep it in the AR platform as I love the building block aspect of it. I also came across the 450 Bushmaster. Very interesting.

 

C

This may be old hat to some but I see you mentioned some of my favorite rifles.

 

20" A4 is a favorite as is the 24" rifle. 

 

BTW with exception of my wife's 16" gun anything is for sale.

Instead of 450 bushy go for 458 socom

458 SOCOM brass in a word EXPENSIVE (up to a $1.00/rd new), and extremely hard to find.

Hey T Bill, Not sto pull this thread in another direction, but if you are going to EFGA some time with the 24"er, I'd appreciate a heads up. It sounds exactly like what I am planning to build this summer to put on my DD lower as a long range target blaster.

Instead of 450 bushy go for 458 socom

450 looks to take 45 acp bullets, which I load. Quick research so I could be very wrong. All really interesting but that might wait until the third build (wait... what??). I think I'm going to keep it to either 223 or 300 BLK.

 

C

Hey T Bill, Not sto pull this thread in another direction, but if you are going to EFGA some time with the 24"er, I'd appreciate a heads up. It sounds exactly like what I am planning to build this summer to put on my DD lower as a long range target blaster.

Can go to Shongum as well, can guest you on if you want to try her.  EFGA is a second spot for me, inlaws live in PA near Easton, so place to escape to on "visit" days.

 

Can go to Shongum as well, can guest you on if you want to try her.  EFGA is a second spot for me, inlaws live in PA near Easton, so place to escape to on "visit" days.

 I'm in Washington (Warren Co) so whatever works for you.

And thanks

Well, you can build multiple uppers to a single lower. Why limit yourself?

 

If you don't own something in 223 (or 5.56), I would get that. The ammo is readily abundant again and cheaper to plink with than the 300 blk. Mags will not be an issue as they are compatible with your 300 blk mags.

 

You can still slowly look into the other more exotic calibers later on.

5.45.39 surplus is corrosive.  I wouldn't want to use it in a DI gun.  Cleaning would be a PITA.

Still no decisions. Got sidetracked looking for glass for my 300 build.

 

C

I would love a 5.45 build but need to get the mags solved first. I have been contemplating this build as well

5.45.39 surplus is corrosive.  I wouldn't want to use it in a DI gun.  Cleaning would be a PITA.

The 5.45 upper I posted is a piston upper.

 

I would love a 5.45 build but need to get the mags solved first. I have been contemplating this build as well

Looks like there are 30 rounders available....  Just get someone to pin them...

The 5.45 upper I posted is a piston upper.

 

Looks like there are 30 rounders available....  Just get someone to pin them...

 

 

where are mags.. JUST curious?

where are mags.. JUST curious?

http://www.brownells.com/magazines/rifle-magazines/magazines/5-45x39-magazine-30rd-sku100011141-54954-111652.aspx

http://www.jgsales.com/asc-ar-15-5.45x39-30rd-magazine,-black-p-6908.html

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/250661/ar-stoner-magazine-ar-15-545x39mm-russian-30-round-with-anti-tilt-follower-stainless-steel-black

https://www.exilemachine.net/shop/mag-asc-ar5-45x39-30rd-sts-blk-64072.html?zenid=1ivsdi7dfjb1d6gqohpis97pt2