What caliber will I be when I grow up??? Custom build thoughts.

[JLP]

So, working on my latest, "because I can build" and looking for input. Here's what I have so far:

Aero Precision M4E1 upper and lower (really impressed with this pair)
LaRue MBT-2S trigger (love this thing!!)
Strike Industries enhanced LPK.
Magpul MAID grip
Magpul CRT stock (meh...)
BCM gunfighter mod 3 CH
Bravo Company Manufacturing A5 Intermediate Buffer System
BCM or Toolcraft BCG (about the same in my book and have one of each)

So, what am I missing, barrel of course which will determine caliber, muzzle device, handguard system (love Seekins, but would love to know some of your favs), and gas block/tube. Now here's where I get the mental block, what caliber???? 5.56 and 9mm are out, have both of those covered several times over. Was thinking in this order, 300 Ham'r (don't really hunt), 300 BLK (no plans on a suppressor, too many hoops) 6.8 (had one back in the day sold it, don't remember why).

What say you, great wealth of knowledge and opinion?? Is there a favorite of yours that I'm overlooking? Barrel, caliber, handguard????

Thanks for the input and before anyone asks, I have built many and build my own 1911's (a bit more tasking than an AR) and my budget for the missing pieces is about 500 or so.

[opngrnd]

What do you want to do with it? What part of the envelope would you like to stretch? Distance? Cheaper ammo?

[JLP]

What do you want to do with it? What part of the envelope would you like to stretch? Distance? Cheaper ammo?

There's the rub, I simply don't know... all the calibers I listed are always pricey and I have .22 covered 5 different ways. I was just wondering what other folks were digging and I was missing. Cost is not a major factor, but always a consideration.

[turnburglar]

This won't fit your build.....

But when I wanted more than 556, I settled on 6.5 creedmoore.



zero regrets.

[JLP]

This won't fit your build.....

But when I wanted more than 556, I settled on 6.5 creedmoore.



zero regrets.

I totally get that, but when I go to the AR-10 platform, I move to bolt guns. Weight and accuracy start taking over, before capacity and speed. Long range, seems I can be a little slower and methodical.

[GSPatton]

.50 BMG. The perfect all-around caliber - more than capable at CQB distances and out to 2+ miles LOL

[Pappabear]

This won't fit your build.....

But when I wanted more than 556, I settled on 6.5 creedmoore.



zero regrets.

This but since you can’t, what about that new 30ARC? I’ve read only a little but intriguing.

Good luck.

PB

[Grendelshooter]

My screen name might give it away but Grendel all the things.
The people saying that Grendel doesn’t feed are the same ones who say the AR platform is garbage because it was originally issued without a chrome lined barrel and had no cleaning kits, ie Fudds.

[utahjeepr]

I have several 5.56, .22LR, and a 9mm SBR.

I personally debate .300BLK or .458 SOCOM but not enough to get myself off the fence. Is there a hole in your lineup. Say a DMR/precision 5.56 or...?

[223to45]

I have several 5.56, .22LR, and a 9mm SBR.

I personally debate .300BLK or .458 SOCOM but not enough to get myself off the fence. Is there a hole in your lineup. Say a DMR/precision 5.56 or...?

I did a 458 Socom. Just for something to play with.

Just wish I was able to suppress it.

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