New upper, or new rifle

[bsmith918]

My co-workers husband played b-ball for UW. I can now offer my help if you need it. It's easy to put together as long as you have the correct tools.

 

[twocan]

It will be fine for 300 yards if you use supersonic ammo. Most of the stuff you read about is using subsonic ammo. If you weren't a KU fan, I would offer to help you put it together!


Out of a 16" Barrel, the Remington 123gr Ammunition gives these numbers:
2315 fps / 1462 ft lbs
23% more power than a 5.56mm, 6% over a 7.62x39 (123gr Win)

6% not worth it! Get the 7.62x39 in 20" and my guess would that 6% would go away. CHEAP AMMO!
Buy this kit and sell the stock and lpk for $100
http://www.model1sales.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=188
Add the free float for $25 more

 

[jhawknokc]

Well, I appreciate it. I will keep this thread saved, and if/when I decide to pull the trigger on it, I might just have to hit you up. Thanks for the help.

 

[twocan]

you won't get a grendel for 500.

But for $575 you can get all this....
http://www.model1sales.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=187

 

[been]

sell the 770 and buy a FAL

 

[THE JOKER]

I would recomend buying the best new or used bolt action hunting rifle you can afford.

 

[z06man]

I would recomend buying the best new or used bolt action hunting rifle you can afford.

This isn't a bad suggestion. You can pick up a like new Savage for $300-400. Also I've seen 6.8 SPC uppers on here several times in the same range. I'd take the 6.8 over the .300. The velocity is going to be much higher giving a flatter shooting round. The Grendel is my #1 choice, but I understand the budget issue.