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    Looking for the most accurate 18" 223 Wylde chambered barrel.

    I went slightly longer with the 20" SS barrel from Wilson Combat 1:8 twist. On a bad day a 5 shot group at 100 yards will fit under a quarter.
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    The AR15 Picture Thread

    OK, its not a super high dollar build, it doesn't have all the exotic billet this, and titanium that in it, BUT___ THIS is MY rifle! There are many like it, but this one is MINE! Its a frankenstein gun that will shoot 5 shot groups at 100yards that a quarter will cover. It loves 62gr BTHP on AR...
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    Newbie needs help with build

    Obviously the field of view is going to be smaller at 25x than it would be at 12x, but if the scope is built well you won't really notice any decrease in quality of the sight picture. I went with the 25x for 2 reasons. #1 I'm 54 years old now, and my eyes just aren't what they used to be. #2 If...
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    Newbie needs help with build

    Thanks! Between the weather and work, I haven't had the chance to shoot it yet. The stock is not the highest quality, but remember the gun was only $200. All things being equal, its decent enough. Yes, the scope is variable from 6x to 25x magnification.
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    Newbie needs help with build

    I decided to go with the .308 because a good friend of mine ( who is active LEO / sniper ) is using .308 . We can trade reloading supplies back and forth if needed. He also has been cooking up a couple of different loads over the past 2 years, so why re-invent the wheel..? He comes to me for...
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    Newbie needs help with build

    Hi "Snip-er"!! I'm also new to the forum, also a pistol and AR guy from a law enforcement background. I'm also putting together a 'budget' rig for basically the same distances. I went with the Thompson Centerfire Compass in .308 . It was on sale for $274.95 with a $75 mail-in rebate. If the gun...