Help me pick my next AR build...

[wollzy]

So I got a stripped lower I need to throw parts on and I can't decide what caliber and build I should do.

I was looking at a cheaper 300 BO 7" pistol kit from PSA, but figured if I'm gonna shoot rounds that cost about $1 I should probably do my self the service of putting good parts on that gun.

I've considered getting the CMMG .458 SOCOM completed upper as it would be cool to shoot surface to air missiles out of an AR.

I've also considered 6.5 Grendel for a long-range setup.

I can't decide...someone help me out here.

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[TTSX]

If I were to pick a just because gun, it'd be of the socom variety. There're a billion .223s, .300blk strikes me as a hip young old guy cartridge, and if you want precision/long range, why not go bolt or larger frame? I'd personally be a .375 for me because eff it, I wanna be different. Really the only reason

 

[nwslopoke]

I was never a pistol fan until I got one. Same with the 20" A4 clone. No matter what you build next year you will build something else. Point is, you can't go wrong.

 

[rangerstx4]

22lr AR that's a mirror of your favorite AR. Then you more trigger time for less. Ammo situation is only going to get worse till November. Heaven forbid their is a regime change. Prices will get insane..... but you'll be plinking along w the 22.

 

[titsonritz]

Define the purpose of the gun first than go from there. If you're building something just to build something than it doesn't really matter. Personally, when I build a gun I have a specific use in mind. I do the same thing with the purchase of pretty everything not just guns.

 

[Joe13]

Define the purpose of the gun first than go from there. If you're building something just to build something than it doesn't really matter. Personally, when I build a gun I have a specific use in mind. I do the same thing with the purchase of pretty everything not just guns.

This*^^^

If you gotta ask then you have no real need for a designated purpose built gun so I guess whatever you can afford - go hog wild or try to build the cheapest good gun, or funky caliber or trendy.

It's a bit like asking folks to recommend what new underwear to start wearing

 

[gryghin]

Depends on what you already have.

I don't understand why everyone looks down their nose at PSA parts. I have everything from them from the Freedom line upper to the FN Barrel uppers. Really, they are all the same it seems. Every time I pull the trigger, the steel gong sings regardless of which upper. Distances out to 150 yards.

You really can't go wrong with whatever caliber you choose.

I have 300Blk Out in 8.5" pistol, 16" DMR configuration both really good ARs. I'm building another pistol with the Sig PDW brace.

 

[titsonritz]

It's a bit like asking folks to recommend what new underwear to start wearing

That one is easy...
Men's Buck Naked Performance Boxer Briefs

 

[wollzy]

This*^^^

If you gotta ask then you have no real need for a designated purpose built gun so I guess whatever you can afford - go hog wild or try to build the cheapest good gun, or funky caliber or trendy.

It's a bit like asking folks to recommend what new underwear to start wearing

Thats fair. This is a gun just for guns sake as I like doing builds and I feel have the range of practical firearms decently covered. Someone suggested .22lr and I'm thinking that may be the route I go with this one.

 

[TTSX]

Boooooo! That's boring

 

[wollzy]

Boooooo! That's boring

Hey..no parts have been purchased yet. That lower may still grow up to be 458 SOCOM

 

[rcnpthfndr]

a dedicated 300 bo subsonic build. when i get back stateside i am going to tinker with casting 200gr+ sub sonic projectiles for mine

 

[Mecanik]

Consider that a social collapse is eminent. Stick with easy calibers to obtain. .223 9x19 7.62x39

 

[wollzy]

Consider that a social collapse is eminent. Stick with easy calibers to obtain. .223 9x19 7.62x39

I've got those calibers covered....except 7.62x39, thats a commie round

 

[EHJ]

That one is easy...
Men's Buck Naked Performance Boxer Briefs

Preach.

 

[Firemansim]

My next build I'm focusing on a suppressed subsonic 300BO pistol. Very interested in shooting a quiet gun, but plan to use it for home defense (my justification ;-).

 

[Tony617]

Preach.

Wow kind of costly for one pair.

 

[EHJ]

Wow kind of costly for one pair.

They last forever.
My first ones were gifts. I never knew... omg.
Now they are all I'll wear.

Don't get me going on nice socks...

 

[turq]

358 MGP
Horn. Dies
Heavy .875 barrel
6.8 spc bolt/cases enlarged
PRI mags

 

[coop44]

I'm in the same dilemma. Cant decide,but, I am so done with 223/556. Looked at 458 socom, 450 BM, 50Beowulf, and 350 legend. Leaning toward the 350 legend, ammo cost, reloading options, magazine capacity. Decent enough ballistics too. Maybe as a pistol? Beats the 357 max.