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I got the same diamondback Except FDE, perhaps the EMLBFDE i'd have to check

The Vortex Razor AMG UH1 with their 3x flip up for my close shooting stuff. Picked up that Pulsar n550 as well, bout 2 weeks ago when it was like 73%. Haven't shot with it yet tho

Also got the same optic as you but the 4-16 variant that vortex makes.
I got the vortex precision extended 30mm mount with 20 MOA cant
Man was i split between that and the 6-24x. I do have a 1000yd range with steel every hundred starting a 400, but for hunting i just dont see the need for it yet.

Caldwell Accumax, M-Lok/KeyMod direct attachment, 9-13inch carbon fiber bipod. (extremely satisfied, there's plenty of other great bipods more or less this price but amazon prime always gets me with the two day shipping)
https://www.amazon.com/Caldwell-Quick-Deployment-Mounting-Tactical-Shooting/dp/B0778XW162?th=1

I got the Strike Industries link 3 piece hand stop kit. Its was 17$ when i bought it and its honestly great. Direct attach to KeyMod/M-Lok !! It could be a little better and softer on the hand, but the versatility is great. I prefer a very particular grip setup and finding one that could direct attach to KeyMod was near impossible. So i make it with this.
https://www.opticsplanet.com/strike-industries-link-3-piece-hand-stop-kit.html


PMags is what i use and never had a problem. Brass shavings/particulate could gunk up eventually but if you take average care of your rifle i wanna say there's no issue. Never had a steel(?) AR10 Mag that does that so i cant say for sure..

Rangefinder is next on my List

edit: model ELMBFDE

TL;DR: Rifle is fine.

When I originally decided I wanted an AR-10 I couldn't decide if I wanted to build or buy. I also wanted to stay on a budget, as close to $1000 as possible. After I started doing more reasearch I quickly realized two things; first and foremost I would not be happy with an off the shelf sub $1000 rifle and second, I was going to have to spend more than $1000.

Regarding an off the shelf rifle, I had a few thoughts. I wanted a free float handguard, which would add at least $200 to the cost of the off the shelf gun. Second I hated the cheap adjustable stocks that come on them. A new stock would add another $150 or more to the cost of the rifle. So at that point I'm getting into $1300 to $1500 territory. That was before optics.

I guess it was time to build. I started digging around and here's the list of parts and sources I ended up with.

• Aero Precision Mad Dragon Builder Set - $599
  
• Aero Precision 18" barrel (rifle length gas) - $210
  
• [Aero Precision M5 Standard LPK] (http://www.schuylerarmsco.com/product.aero-precision-m5-308-lower-parts-kit-993) - $89
  
• [Aero Precision Rifle Buffer Kit] (http://www.schuylerarmsco.com/product.m5-308-rifle-buffer-kit-no-stock-8-993) - $58
  
• Radical Firearms adjustable low-pro gas block - $39.59
  
• Aero Precision Birdcage Flash Hider - $10
  
• Aero Precision .308 crush washer
  
• Radical Firearms Rifle Length gas tube - $9.49
  
• AIM Surplus NiB BCG - $179.99
  
• Luth-AR MBA-1 Stock $139.99
  
• Strike Industries Extended Latch Charging Handle - $45.99
  
• Primary Arms 1-6 Scope $289.99
  
• Primary Arms Deluxe scope mount - $59.99
  
• [Magpul Gen 2 MBUS Rear FDE] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004TBO3A4/) - $41.75
  
• [Magpul Gen 2 MBUS Front FDE] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004TBMUMM/) - $31.45
  
  Total cost - $1804.23
  
  I had taken a few things into consideration with the parts list.
  
  
• Aero Precision and Magpul parts have been awesome for my AR-15 so go with what you know.
  
  
• The Magpul PRS stock is just too expensive and the Luth-AR stock checks all the boxes for half the price.
  
  
• I had a timeline, so no time to wait for the best deals. I'm taking this rifle hunting next month.
  
  
• Try for the fastest, least expensive shipping. I used Amazon for my MBUS and stock. With Prime I got them next day. Yes my MBUS are legit, not the airsoft models. I took a chance, I won.
  
  Thoughts on the build itself:
  
  Everything went together beautifully. I had no problems with parts fitting (or rather not fitting). Nothing is loose, nothing rattles, and there are no unsightly gaps anywhere. I can't complain one bit. One minor compaint, the charging handle rubs on the uppre receiver so I have some wear that I'm not happy about but it's in a spot that doesn't really matter. It just really irks me that the MAD Dragon finish isn't more durable in that regard. I shouldn't have to tolerate the premature wear.
  
  Function testing went pretty well. I took it out to the range before my scope came in and zeroed the irons to 50 yards. I don't shoot much .308 (read any .308) so I need to go back out and work on my groups a bit and zero my scope to 100 yards. One thing I noticed is the AR-10 buffer spring is ridiculously stiff and took about 40 rounds to break in and get the rifle cycling right. Now it's right as rain.
  
  One final thought. The rifle is heavy. Without the scope it weighs 11 lbs. I haven't weighed it with the scope yet but most of the weight is in the upper, and I suspect it's all in the barrel. The barrel is one place I tried to save money and went with what amounts to an HBAR. Doing it all over again I probably would have spent more and got a lighter barrel with fluting.
  
  Overall though I'm really happy with the rifle and it should serve me well.
  
  If anyone has any questions or feedback I'm happy to entertain it.

Here's my completed LR 308 build. Parts list:

• Aero Precision M5E1 builder's kit - $307.00
  
• Aero Precision M5 lower parts kit - $65.25
  
• Aero Precision rifle buffer kit - $42.25
  
• Magpul PRS - $222.70
  
• Criterion Bull Contour 24" Stainless Steel barrel, match grade .308 - $263.96
  
• Spinta 308 SPV2 bolt carrier - $109.99
  
• Aero Precision .308 Ambidextrous Charging Handle - $71.99
  
• Wojtek Weaponry .936 Adjustable Gas Block + rifle length gas tube – $73.15
  
• Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6-24x50mm FFP MRAD - $359.10
  
• Magpul Rifle Bipod, M-LOK, Black - $104.11
  
• Aero Precision Ultralight 30mm Scope Mount - $73.12
  
• Vortex Optics Riflescope Bubble Level 30-mm - $ 33.68
  
• Vortex Optics Defender Flip Caps - $41.68
  
• Magpul PMAG gen 3 X10 - $189.50
  
• 1840 rnds of South Korean milsurp 7.62 x 51mm NATO ammo + 4 M2A1 ammo boxes - $900.64
  
• Magpul AR Armorer’s Wrench - $80-ish Coulda gotten this one cheaper but it was an impulse by at Sportsman’s Wearhouse.
  
  Grand total - w/o ammo: $2037.48
  
  I took it to the range today, a really nice one I found about 40 minutes north of here. I couldn't spend too much time adjusting the gas block, as that's considered a repair and they didn't want it happening on the line. I did adjust it a total of about three turns out, but it's still under-gassed. I'll have to keep going.
  
  I put 40 rounds through it on the 100 yard range and by the time I was wrapping up the second magazine I was pulling approximately 1 MOA groups of three, I wasn't using a very scientific approach, I was just trying to get it close while I started breaking it in. So I was just picking specific spots on the target and popping three rounds at them. I feel like it's a really good start for accuracy.
  
  Other than the under-gassing, I'm also getting really bad nicks in the extractor lip on my cases. They are pretty consistent, so I'm wondering if I might need to run an emery cloth over the extractor tooth to break in the edges. I wasn't sure so I thought I'd get your opinions.
  
  Anyway, it turned a few heads on the range, especially amongst the AR-15 crowd. My sons, who were with me, really liked the big boom and the fireball that came with it. The shock of firing was impressive, it really let you know it wasn't just a .223. It was very visceral, you could feel it in the depths of your chest. I liked it. I think I'll go out next weekend, too.

A vortex diamondback, whatever magnification you choose. Lifetime, no questions asked, warranty. You can even buy a used one on eBay and they will honor the warranty. I bought a vortex viper pst 6x24 on eBay for like $450, it’s about a $700 scope. Something was wrong with the elevation adjustment so I called vortex, they told me “so long as you have a vortex product in your possession we will honor the warranty, send it in.” So I did, they fixed everything for free and now I have a middle shelf scope and bottom shelf pricing. I also have two diamondbacks on two hunting rifles, they are about $300 and they’re great optics for the money.

-Bundle: Vortex Optics Diamondback 4-12x40 Dead-Hold BDC Reticle - 1 Inch Tube (DBK-04-BDC) with Vortex Hunter 1" Medium Rings

-Vortex Optics Diamondback Tactical 4-12x40 Second Focal Plane Riflescope - VMR-1 Reticle (MOA)

-Vortex Optics Diamondback Tactical 3-9x40 Second Focal Plane Riflescope - VMR-1 Reticle (MOA)

Just purely curious why you went with MRAD.

I know I want a 30x50 ffp scope, I think I want a Christmas tree style reticle. Not sure on the magnification.

I've only really shot a 308 ar10 athlon
6-24 FFP at 100 yards. It was zeroed to 100 so there wasn't any hold over or adjustments needed.

And that seems like a good starter optic especially for the price.

But like I said I still really haven't figured the optic out.

I'm a big fan of the Shepherd Rogue Series CSO SFP 6-24X50. I don't see it get much coverage, but I love the reticle, has a 50mm objective to let more light in, and goes up to 24x (if you want that much power). It goes for around $350, but DVOR occasionally has it for $300. r/https://www.amazon.com/Shepherd-Scopes-6-24X50-Reticle-Riflescope/dp/B06ZZ27DK9

Steel will beat up your barrel and extractor more than brass. As many have mentioned, the cost differential more than make up for the extra wear and tear. The only real issue with steel anything IMO is do you plan to shoot at places where it's prohibited? If so, buying cases of steel isn't the best idea. Most ranges that magnet test will nope you out of there even if it's only the case that reacts.

75% of my .223 and .308 target ammo is steel, easily. Also gives be a great excuse to pick up EASY work hours on the range. I bought a 20.00 rolling bar magnet and collect steel case for 20 min each trip.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000COYMDK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I had terrible luck boresighting too until I just sucked it up and dropped major coin on a quality laser boresighter

$100 isn't cheap, but it's been a great tool considering I was wasting ammo like crazy because for some reason, I sucked getting on paper at the range.

I have a 22lr with a 28" barrel and that thing is impossible to bore sight...I see nothing when looking through it, perhaps the combination of long barrel and tight bore. This was a big help for me.

I like this because it also helps you level your reticle, but I find hanging a string with a weight and lining it up that way is just as easy.

Edit: a word

https://www.amazon.com/Vermont-American-20060-Carbon-Machine/dp/B00062BKU6/

I'm almost certain this is the correct size but verify it. Might be best to just retap it.

Just a few thoughts, having done a bunch of 80% lowers (both -15 and -10) myself:

• On the issue of 30 router passes vs 10, that notch spacing issue is a holdover from the -15 version of the EZ jig, and they sell the -15 blanks in both billet and forged versions. The forged version of the lower blank REQUIRES about 30 passes of the router because the metal is that much tougher.
  
• The issue with the bit being pulled down only comes up if your router is... not a good router, at least for this application. I got a high-quality Makita router, and I've never had this problem.
  
• If you KNOW that you have a good router, and the bit-pulling problem occurs in conjunction with jumping more than once or so per pass, you are likely taking off too much at once and/or moving the router too fast. Reduce the depth of your passes and take a bit more time with each one.
  
• I'm not a professional machinist, but after I got some experience, I was able to do billet lowers in about two hours, and forged ones in a bit more than three.
  
  Having gained experience in the process of finishing them, 80% lowers, both the concept and the company, are definitely my preferred way of obtaining AR-type rifles, especially here in the DPRK.
  
  Democratic People's Republic of Kalifornia.

I only have experience with the Magpul. So far it has served me well shooting my 6.5 CM. I’m happy and would buy another.

Magpul Rifle Bipod, M-LOK, Flat Dark Earth https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DMBTFDC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7e7RDbRHENS22

Whats the max range you are thinking for this scope? I know vortex is good so thats why im feeling comforantle with this one.

Also whats the difference between the one i posted and https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Optics-Diamondback-Tactical-Riflescopes/dp/B01MR4F4QK/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3DGUK1D94PVLG&keywords=vortex+optics+diamondback+4-12x40&qid=1555300757&s=sporting-goods&sprefix=Vortex+Optics+Diamondback+4%2Csporting%2C167&sr=1-5 ?

>I second this. Looks nice, and it's made in china so my wallet will probably like it.

Caldwell rest. This is apparently what the new version of it is ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007Y8SBW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 )

/u/tnarmsco Do you know if this bolt catch install kit works on your your polymer AR308 lowers? Thank you.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B3NU46C/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1