3Gun AR built for 90lb 12 y/o shooter

jeffhughes · Apr 30, 2013

Over the next couple of months I want to build a good rifle for my son John to use in 3Gun.

My budget is 2500 OTD including optic.

I'm totally open to suggestions.

Wall · Apr 30, 2013

red dot or magnified?

DoctorJJ · Apr 30, 2013

JP lightweight barrel. Build it around that. Carbon fiber handguard of your choice. JP trigger. JP Low mass bolt carrier. Ace ultralight stock.

jeffhughes · Apr 30, 2013

Tony I'm thinking magnification. I'll run the gun in club matches too. Those head shots Sunday were a joke for me even with my glasses.

Wall · Apr 30, 2013

I recommend a 1-6x, I started with a 1-4x & when I got my 1-6x it was like night & day.
I use the Leupold VX6 with a circle dot reticle & I really like it alot.

jeffhughes · Apr 30, 2013

What will that run me?

jeffhughes · Apr 30, 2013

What will that run me?

Wall · Apr 30, 2013

jeffhughes said:
What will that run me?

9ish

jeffhughes · Apr 30, 2013

Tony given Johns stature, what would you do for the gun?

DoctorJJ · Apr 30, 2013

If your son is not super tall, you might go with a collapsible stock of some sort to get a shorter length of pull. Or there is the ACE entry stock.

jtischauser · Apr 30, 2013

Stag Arms Upper and Lower

JP 16" light weight light contour mid length gas system
15" AP Customs carbon FF Tube, 12" might save so e weight especially since he probably can't reach to the end of it
Titan or rolling thunder comp since he's not a big 11 year old Wheaton arms makes a titanium comp that's ultra light. A few punches tha far out can make a big
AR Gold trigger or JP if it helps the budget
Burris Tac30 in a Warne mount
Ergo grip
Magpul adjustable stock as I think the fixed stocks are going to be too long for a year or two
JP low mass bolt carrier
Syrac, PRI or JP adjustable gas block

jeffhughes · Apr 30, 2013

Doc I really like the Ace stock, but adjustable may be best since we will share the rifle.

jeffhughes · Apr 30, 2013

Tony can you get the parts Jesse spec'd?

jtischauser · Apr 30, 2013

I know a guy that has a gun very close to this setup. Biggest difference is it has an ace ultra light stock and Samson hand guard. I'm pretty sure I could talk him into letting John try it out at the pro series match.

jtischauser · Apr 30, 2013

Next year upgrade that Tac30 to the VX6 tony suggested.

Wall · Apr 30, 2013

Jesse Tischauser said:
I know a guy that has a gun very close to this setup. Biggest difference is it has an ace ultra light stock and Samson hand guard. I'm pretty sure I could talk him into letting John try it out at the pro series match.

That Samson handguard is pretty light too.
That rifle would be awesome with a collapsible stock