Maga MATEN Build

[sentry1]

I've been pricing out a configuration built on a MATEN receiver set, and have a few questions on items. I'm building this for precision use at long range, still a toss up between .308 and 6.5 Creedmoor at the moment, haven't quite decided yet.

First, here is what I have so far. Everything with a * next to it is still open, the rest have been ordered as I found them on the cheap.
From muzzle to stock:

-Thunder Beast 5/8-24 brake
-Rainier Ultramatch 20"*
-Troy TRX .308 12" FF tube *
-Gas Block*
-Mega MATEN upper/lower w/ambi lower*
-BCG*
-Lower receiver parts kit*
-Geissele SSA-E
-CAA pistol grip
-A2 tube, buffer, spring*
-Magpul PRS

Main thoughts:
-Where can I get a good, complete parts kit for the lower?
-What are the alternatives to the barrel, in that $395 price range?
-BCG options? I have a Y/M National Match BCG in my AR15, love it. What's comparable for the .308 or 6.5?

 

[kvwpwr]

Re: Maga MATEN Build

I have most of my maten build in my possession or ordered. Barrel and bolt carrier assembly and trigger should be here in a week.

With the ambi maten you won't need most of the parts in a complete lower parts kit because the bolt catch is already installed as well as the takedown pins. You already have the trigger.
You will just need:
mag catch, spring and button
Safety, safety detent and spring
Buffer detent and spring

Check Fulton armory. They have criterion barrels in .308 or 6.5 creedmoor for around $300

I ordered my bolt carrier group and 6.5 creedmoor krieger barrel from fulton armory. I've heard young mfg makes ..308 carriers but you have to call. I figure I'll just get what I knows in stock, comes with bolt and is checked for headspace at Fulton. Doesn't hurt that they just had 10% off everything

 

[Drifter™]

Re: Maga MATEN Build

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kvwpwr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I
Check Fulton armory. They have criterion barrels in .308 or 6.5 creedmoor for around $300

I ordered my bolt carrier group and 6.5 creedmoor krieger barrel from fulton armory. I've heard young mfg makes ..308 carriers but you have to call. I figure I'll just get what I knows in stock, comes with bolt and is checked for headspace at Fulton. </div></div>

+1. FA offers good barrel choices and will indeed match bolt to barrel if purchased together.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sentry1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

-BCG options? I have a Y/M National Match BCG in my AR15, love it. What's comparable for the .308 or 6.5?
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FA's chrome bolt carrier matches the finish on their barrels with target gray finish. It's sort of a satin finish with a charcoal tone. Not overly shiny, but not matte either. Looks better than standard stainless to me.

I believe with the Maten that it's suggested to match the BCG style to the barrel style. In other words, it's advised to not mismatch AR-10 and LR-308 together with these particular components. (FA uses LR-308 style.)