If You Were Going to Build a Precision 5.56 AR Upper...

[MacFromOK]

EDIT: wish I could move that "." on 556 in the title...its killing my OCD.

I think you can... just edit the original post.

 

[zghorner]

I think you can... just edit the original post.

i tried to edit and didnt see that option available...just looked again and clicked "more options" and was happy to see that i could edit the title. thanks.

 

[Seadog]

I would have kept the 6.5 Grendel for long range shooting. The 6.5 Gren is more than capable at that distance and beyond. Just my 2 cents.

I’m guessing that he doesn’t want to pay the stupid crazy prices the 65 costs. 6.5 is pretty much designed to replaced the 762. So I’m guessing he’s looking at a cheaper route. Or at least whenever the prices get back to normal. 556 will definitely get out to 600 with some skill 800 no problem

 

[dlbleak]

This is a pretty good place to start if a budget is in mind. I’ve got mine on a Battle Arms Development billet lower,Giselle trigger and vortex 3-9x50 illuminated scope. It’s killed deer and has rung steel out to 500
https://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=256

 

[Seadog]

Sold my 6.5 Grendel and looking to replace it with a .223/5.56 upper. Im not that well informed on precision shooting so any advice will be appreciated.

Goal: General group shooting and ring steel plates out to +/- 600yd...possibly hunt WTD but target shooting takes preference to hunting.

What would you do? Barrel length & twist? other specific accuracy improving parts?

Assume scope, rings and trigger will be of good quality but feel free to make suggestions here also.

These guys have what you need. A barrel and bolt combo can get you in the ball park. An 18 or 20 Hbar wylde 1/8 will get you were you want.

 

[Seadog]

My drunk arse didn’t put the link in my last post. These guys have some good stuff. Try a barrel and bolt combo for your Desired results

https://criterionbarrels.com/?v=00dc5da36527

 

[zghorner]

My drunk arse didn’t put the link in my last post. These guys have some good stuff. Try a barrel and bolt combo for your Desired results

https://criterionbarrels.com/?v=00dc5da36527

damn you're drunk already today? well done.