Alright boys I need some help/advice. My son is getting into AR's (something I never really had any interest in) and he is looking at "building/making" a AR in 6.8 caliber. I have been reading some info on here from other threads and the only thing I think I know for sure is that he needs to get a 16" AR performance barrel, other than that I don't have a clue. He is wanting to use the gun for hog hunting and maybe even deer and wants to be able to shoot out to 400yds accurately. Give us some tips/advice on what he should look at getting. He doesn't need top of the line stuff, but something of good quality. Thanks for the tips.
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I built my 6.8 with a Stag 18" upper. It's wicked accurate!Attached Files -
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Take a look a Palmetto State Armory. They are pretty good quality, but you will have to keep an eye out for a 6.8 upper if you buy a completed one. I don't know a whole lot about the 6.8 round but for hunting purposes I hear it's very good. I don't know what the main purpose for the gun is, but if you are just plinking with it, I would go with .223/5.56.
Good luck with the build it's addicting!Comment
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get a bbl or upper from bisonarmory or ar15performance.com and get his favorite roll marked complete lower. he will be set.Comment
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edit: just saw where you said for hunting purposes.Comment
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I have a stag 20" upper on my 6.8 (and a lefty stag lower). It is a shooting machine. Shot my largest deer ever with it two years ago at 330 yardsComment
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Sweet, thanks for the tips boys. Any other good advice out there ?Comment
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Check out DSG Arms over in Ft. Worth. They have some pretty good deals on stripped lowers. You can get a Noveske stripped for around $150. They have some Seekins for less than that. Look for the chainsaw lowers. They are the ones that have scratches. They sell out quick!Comment
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