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MY .308 build!!

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branct06

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Ok I have been building my own custom .308 for the past 2 years and its almost done!!! I just recently graduated with a BA in criminal justice so I haven't had a lot of money to put into this rifle so far. Pics will be put up as soon as I get her finished.. I cant believe its almost done. Ill list below what I have done so far. please let me know if you can think of anything else you would add to my build! p.s. shooting Hornady Superformance match 168 gr. A-maxx (sub m.o.a groups easy so far
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ALREADY DONE:

Remington 700 5-r
Night force nsx 5.5-22x56 mil dot
Harris bipod
Timmney 1.5lb trigger
Warren base and rings
Badger ordinance bolt knob
OD green cerekote barreled action
Threaded barrel
sure fire flash hider

STILL LEFT TO DO:

Badger ordinance lower metal box magazine
Skim bedding
Surefire suppressor


Let me know your thoughts and any possible ideas!!!!!
 
#2
Re: MY .308 build!!

The 5R is a very nice production rifle.
It was my choice also, I had a side bolt release installed and I also had an old style Remington trigger laying around and had that installed also.
Could have done it myself but i carry the rifle on duty.


I have been shooting the 168 AMAX with pretty good results, but the hornady 168 HPBT match bullet really shoot well in mine.

I was considering a DBM as I like the HS stock, but I really wished for a longer and more vertical grip.
I hemmed and hawed, then finally decided to buy an XLR chassis.
When you consider that the badger DBM will set you back about 450 installed, I thought that for another 300, I might as well get the chassis and have it all taken care of.

Don't get me wrong, Badger makes awsome stuff, but have you considered the Hooper Ordnance DBM? I really like the option to have the lever contoured to the trigger gaurd. The price is substantially lower also.

Jeff at CDI makes a nice DBM for a savings of over 100 bucks and reports are very favorable on his stuff.
 
#5
Re: MY .308 build!!

5R was a good choice. I was really impressed with mine for a production rifle.

ps pictures are nice...
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gstaylorg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How 'bout...


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LOL...haven't seen this one before!!
 
#9
Re: MY .308 build!!

CDI is good stuff and you can save some money, but its not a big name brand. I use em and AI mags. Works well for the cash. You can maybe find a used one for alittle less, but you gotta be quick on the trigger to get em!
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: a_bishop</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i love my 5r. Only complaint i have is that its chambered in 308(hopefully not for very much longer) </div></div>

You do of course realize that the only thing that makes a 5R a 5R is the barrel.....right?

If you intend to change out the barrel it's silly to get a 5R.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: madAB</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm a visual kind of guy. Let's see some pictures. </div></div>I'm with madAB.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TJB</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Photos will be up as soon as The rifle is finished, been working on it for 2 years! it needs to be done now!! </div></div>

Congratulations on both fronts- Finishing college and sticking with the build!
 
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