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·6.8 SPC Vs. 7.62mm Vs. 5.56mm
After reading through this part of XDTalk for the last couple days, I've been infected. :twisted: I've never really thought much about building an AR, but after seeing one that a local guy built (and wiping the drool off my chin) I started thinking seriously about it.
Another member (XdAndMe) just started a build in the last week or so and I was amazed at the amount of information and sources of information the combined members here have. And boy, is there a lot to digest!
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My initial thought about what I'd like to build was an AR in 7.62 NATO with a 16' barrel since I have an M1A and there would be a common round to shoot as well as I just bought a .223 semi-auto rifle, but then I stumbled onto information about the 6.8mm SPC. After reading more about it, I'm thinking that may be the direction I'd prefer to go, but I'd like to hear from those of you that have been involved in "the black gun" and specifically anyone with first hand knowledge of the choices as I've mentioned.
Keep in mind that this is going to be a California build if that makes a significant difference. I would be using it to pig hunt and we see a lot of "opportunity targets" while we're out too. I have a .223 "plinker" so I don't expect it will be much of a range gun except to get it broke in and become comfortable with it.
Am I WAY out in left field with this or what?
After reading through this part of XDTalk for the last couple days, I've been infected. :twisted: I've never really thought much about building an AR, but after seeing one that a local guy built (and wiping the drool off my chin) I started thinking seriously about it.
Another member (XdAndMe) just started a build in the last week or so and I was amazed at the amount of information and sources of information the combined members here have. And boy, is there a lot to digest!
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My initial thought about what I'd like to build was an AR in 7.62 NATO with a 16' barrel since I have an M1A and there would be a common round to shoot as well as I just bought a .223 semi-auto rifle, but then I stumbled onto information about the 6.8mm SPC. After reading more about it, I'm thinking that may be the direction I'd prefer to go, but I'd like to hear from those of you that have been involved in "the black gun" and specifically anyone with first hand knowledge of the choices as I've mentioned.
Keep in mind that this is going to be a California build if that makes a significant difference. I would be using it to pig hunt and we see a lot of "opportunity targets" while we're out too. I have a .223 "plinker" so I don't expect it will be much of a range gun except to get it broke in and become comfortable with it.
Am I WAY out in left field with this or what?