My 5.56 SPR: Will it still have a Purpose after the LR-308 is Built

[RobertTheTexan]

Hi guys,

As the title suggests I'm curious if you think my 5.56 SPR will still have a purpose once I finish building my LR-308. Right now my SPR is my intermediate to long range precision weapon, obviously within the capabilities of the caliber, the ammo I use, and most importantly, my capabilities behind the glass. (Or lack thereof.)

When I finished the 18" LR-308, will I still have a need for little brother?

As an aside, I'm not only concerned with the two is one, one is none adage. But is there a purpose or gap I'm missing that my 5.56 SPR can provide coverage for? Both 5.56 and LR-308 will be suppressed.

Thanks

RTT

[bfk4lyfe]

The 5.56 will weigh about half as much, so there's that... Depends what you're doing with them I guess.

[Kain]

No, no purpose, send it up this way and I'll be sure to put the ol' girl out to a proper pasture.

No, seriously, lighter weight is the first thing that popped into my head. Second would be cheaper practice ammo if you are working on long range, yes it might dope different than .308 but considering cost difference in ammo, even reloads it is a consideration, as would be it as a option for a lighter weight, lower recoil trainer if you were working with a younger pup, if you have children on precision shooting. Next, would be possible magazine and ammo interchangeability, if one wishes to look at the inevitable what if the shit hits the fan comments, with others.

Its a tool, it may have a mission that will overlap with the .308 but hey, it still works, still fills a role. Don't go shipping her off quite yet. Though if you don't wish to head that advice, I'll give her a home, have room in my safe after all. Lol.

[JC5188]

The purpose my 5.56 served only revealed itself after I realized a $1.50 flew out of the barrel every time I pulled the trigger on my 308


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[Pappabear]

I tend to agree. I honestly think most urban sniper work would be better served with 5.56. And I think part of that is it so much easier to shoot well. A 308 gas gun can be very accurate, but kicks, spits, bounces all the while making precision work harder. Very much doable though. One could easily argue either way though.

Weight, cost of ammo, fun says keep both. I love my LMT MWS, so Im not a hater.

PB

[hotrodder636]

I think it still has a place. Weight and more controllable being the top two pros.
I went backwards..started out with n LR-308 and then put together a MK12 Mod 1.

[gamewarden]

My MSTN SPR may be my favorite rifle (6.5 Creedmoor bolt gun is growing on me). SPR is so easy to shoot, light weight, my mechanics are better on the smaller frame, and you can easily use it at close range if need be. Don't get me wrong I really like my 7.62 LaRue but it's a different animal.

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[gaijin]

I look at it as having a framing hammer and trim/finish hammer.

[pyzik]

Hmm. I am finding myself in a similar situation.
I have just finishing up an 18" SPR concept rifle and at the same time starting a .308 build.
Been trying to figure out what I want to make this .308 into. I bigger bore SPR-ish rifle or a 308 AR battle rifle.

The struggle is real.

[RobertTheTexan]

No, no purpose, send it up this way and I'll be sure to put the ol' girl out to a proper pasture.

No, seriously, lighter weight is the first thing that popped into my head. Second would be cheaper practice ammo if you are working on long range, yes it might dope different than .308 but considering cost difference in ammo, even reloads it is a consideration, as would be it as a option for a lighter weight, lower recoil trainer if you were working with a younger pup, if you have children on precision shooting. Next, would be possible magazine and ammo interchangeability, if one wishes to look at the inevitable what if the shit hits the fan comments, with others.

Its a tool, it may have a mission that will overlap with the .308 but hey, it still works, still fills a role. Don't go shipping her off quite yet. Though if you don't wish to head that advice, I'll give her a home, have room in my safe after all. Lol.

Thanks for the offer bro.I passed the offer/opportunity along to her, but she prefers Texas and she's got a thing going with one of my SBR's...Maybe I'll get another Recce out of that torrid relationship. Straight up. That was funny.

But you hit some great points. I do have a boy (10) who is getting into shooting, and my SPR does shoot as smooth as butter..
I do get your point about being a tool. That was numero uno lesson my mentor taught me. Have a purpose for your weapon. know that on the front end of the build not after you've built something you may or may not actually need.

All very solid points. Appreciate it.