my next project ....

[IraG2362]

Ok it is time for me to build my next AR, already have my home grown XM177 style Kiss AR which i love with is's 11.5 barrel/5" flash suppressor , but now i want something that can reach out a little further .Today I picked up a decent new stripped lower from a FSN buddy , got a buffer tube in a trade and ordered a LPK and Magpul stock from Lee's. But I am torn between a 16 Recce Style or an 18" SPR style . I have found complete Middy uppers that can fit my budget and be made to fit what I want , but the SPR's would have to be assembled as all the complete ones i have found are out of my price range. the cost to assemble one would be close in quality (parts wise) as the complete middy i found.

which ever route I go , this will not only serve as my 100 yard + paper killer but probably go hog hunting too with me in the future. It will have 1-4 x optics at a minimum and some other goodies i found i want for this.

Any suggestions which route I should take and why?

[anthony20031]

where do you go hog hunting....not too take this thread off topic :) lol

Don't think the effect between an 18" and a 16" are all that big. But I could be wrong. I like SPRs and I'm not sure which I would choose if I were you.

[ss1]

The SPR I have is pretty damn heavy. I think it weighs in at 13 lbs dry. Although the 18" barrel is fluted, it is very heavy. Combine that with a full length rail and Magpul PRS stock and big glass, and I can't imagine using it as a hog gun.

[IraG2362]

the Recce it is ... Your points make sense to me Phil.. I am planning on some trips to my buddys property a lil north and may do a guide tour with Chappys in moore haven, $50 for 1/2 day , $100 for each hog you take and $25 for them to dress it out and prepare it for you.

[JaxChris]

Recon build is definitely the way to go. That's the original SPR that the SEALS came up with as their preferred all-purpose rifle before the Navy got involved and changed it to 18" and classified it as the Mk12.

That's the style I did for the woman; as she wanted something for distance instead of CQB. That was fine by me as I preferred to go CQB and if SHTF, then I know she could have my back from higher ground while being my eyes. If I ever have the money/chance, I would like to get her a PQN and ITT NV to throw on all that rail real estate that the flat top and 12" quad affords. Grip Pod is the first must-have accessory unless you want the extra weight of dedicated bipod and forward grip.

[IraG2362]

i was thinking of the dedicated bipod on it... but chris thanks for the input , your thoughts are exactly my thought train for this.

[JaxChris]

My pleasure, and enjoy the build. Btw, I was thinking a 2-7x optic would be best all around for hunting/range/SHTF/zombies.

[IraG2362]

funny you say that , my buddy is now a distributer for this russian company that sells optics and we will be adding ammo and maybe guns soon. ( you guys will know if it happens) he has a a decent scope that is 2-10 x power that he likes a lot for about $125 or so. ( he is a Local PD Swat sniper) so I trust his call.. it will fit my budget just fine I think.

[Chris]

This is my 18" RRA
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/chrisbean109/Picture136.jpg

I have several variants but I really decided to go this route to decicate the platform to bench or prone duty.
This gun with economy ammo has proven to be a sub-moa gun time after time after several thousand rounds through it.



50 round target with PMC

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/chrisbean109/IMG_0019_2-1.jpg


In agreement with Phil this gun is EXTREMELY HEAVY.
Well Over 12 lbs with optics and accesories

BUT, it was purpose built to be a gun that stays in one place for extended periods, blind, stand bench etc. and in that regard it performs above expectations

anyhoo.

[IraG2362]

I want a bull barrel just like that, maybe the next next project..lol

[ss1]

The best hog gun I have ever tried was my friend's Ruger .44 mag carbine. They look exactly like a large brother to the 10/22. It's light, compact and had perfect knockdown power for hog. You rarely need a scoped rifle for hog, but you can still mount a scope on it if you so desire.

[lino]

Ive shot hog with a 44 magnum handgun... still want to do a knife hunt..

[anthony20031]

I just want to go on a hog hunt...Never been on a hunt and I would love to use my AR....or maybe my mosin :)