OK, so I posted on the other thread that I've never built an AR and will be looking for various ideas and input from those more experienced on finishing out their new 17 Design lowers we're getting on the group buy. As of now based on the initial research I've done here's what I'm thinking. Options are based on the idea that I will definitely be hunting with this new rifle also.
Caliber: 6.5 Grendel
It appears this popular AR caliber provides better performance than the standard 5.56/223 and close to the 6.8 SPC. 300 Blackout isn't an option based on what I plan on doing with the gun, mainly coyote and OK whitetail. Also, since I reload 6.5 I have a a good amount of bullets/powder already, just no brass.
Upper/Barrel Length
I'm still not sure whether to go with a completed upper or choose the barrel/parts separate. I've think I've decided to go with an 18" barrel, again based on what I plan to do with the rifle. Something like this is very tempting as opposed to purchasing individual parts: https://www.acmemachine.com/xml-feed-a-all/18-6-5-grendel-nitride-fluted-complete-upper/
Trigger
I'm still a bit undecided on this one. The problem being cost of many of them. Others have mentioned the LaRue Tactical MBT. At $80 it seems like a better option than the many, over $200, options. It also seems many of the kits to finish out the lower have triggers with them. Do most people work with them initially before upgrading?
Again, very curious to know what are the parts others are planning to use and also looking for input on the items I've "semi-decided" on above.
Caliber: 6.5 Grendel
It appears this popular AR caliber provides better performance than the standard 5.56/223 and close to the 6.8 SPC. 300 Blackout isn't an option based on what I plan on doing with the gun, mainly coyote and OK whitetail. Also, since I reload 6.5 I have a a good amount of bullets/powder already, just no brass.
Upper/Barrel Length
I'm still not sure whether to go with a completed upper or choose the barrel/parts separate. I've think I've decided to go with an 18" barrel, again based on what I plan to do with the rifle. Something like this is very tempting as opposed to purchasing individual parts: https://www.acmemachine.com/xml-feed-a-all/18-6-5-grendel-nitride-fluted-complete-upper/
Trigger
I'm still a bit undecided on this one. The problem being cost of many of them. Others have mentioned the LaRue Tactical MBT. At $80 it seems like a better option than the many, over $200, options. It also seems many of the kits to finish out the lower have triggers with them. Do most people work with them initially before upgrading?
Again, very curious to know what are the parts others are planning to use and also looking for input on the items I've "semi-decided" on above.
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