New Build (AR)

JoeF · Aug 23, 2016

Wall, do you by any chance know what the gas port diameter on that Satern barrel is?

WaynerAg03 · Aug 23, 2016

I picked up the Nordic barrel from Make Ready a few weeks ago for a new build. Got to test it out this past weekend. With decent ammo, it shoots better than I do. The gun is heavier than I expected though. But it does seem like a nice barrel.

Wall · Aug 24, 2016

Wall, do you by any chance know what the gas port diameter on that Satern barrel is?

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JoeF · Aug 24, 2016

Thanks

mscott327 · Sep 5, 2016

Tuflehundon (Rob Gee) said:
Consider the balance of the rifle when you are building it. I have a heavy barrel up front with a heavy comp, and the rifle was pretty front heavy at first because I had a light weight stock on the gun. Just didn't like the way it swung. Swapped out the stock for a MagPul PRS, which are known to be a bit heavy, and it balanced the rifle out. She swings much more naturally now.

Something else to consider when building is overall weight. Do you want a 6lb rifle, or a 10+lb rifle? Lighter rifles will swing faster and transition to targets faster, but a heavier rifle will recoil less, and be steadier on target. Mine is about 11 1/2 lbs unloaded. 1st reaction I almost always get when I hand it to an RO so I can load another gun is, "man that's heavy". But when you shoulder the rifle, it doesn't feel as heavy, because it's balanced.

Add the weight to my tuned low mass operating system, and the SJC Titan comp, and my rifle doesn't move when I shoot it. That extra weight soaks up a lot of recoil.

+1 on the SJC Titan and PRS Stock.

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mscott327 · Sep 5, 2016

All of the posts offer excellent advice. When I started in 3gun a little over a year ago, I had the privilege of a very seasoned and we'll traveled shooter give me a list of things I needed. Some of them I liked and some I didnt. As many have said before, go shoot local matches most 3 gunners will let you run their gear. Call it a try it before you buy it. No sense in buying a $200 trigger and finding out you don't like it and selling it for a discount.

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AllAmericanBP · Sep 15, 2016

Thanks for all the awesome information. I recently received my stripped upper and lower. Going to start piecing it all together this weekend. This will be my first actual "build" although I have a lot of experience with weapons.

When considering the upper receiver, should I go with a barrel/gas tube/adj. gas block from the same place or is it ok to piece them together? I was looking at Larue Tactical to attempt to keep it as "Texas" made as possible.

I think all that I am lacking is the barrel, gas tube, gas block, hand guards and comp.

What about an optic? Really like the Vortex optics. Any advice on what I will need when it comes to 3 gun? Do not really see anything past 100 yards too often.

Thanks again for all your help and guidance.

racnsoonr · Sep 15, 2016

Vortex pst 1x4 is a good option for the money
Adjustable gas block is better than fixed
Saturn or Nordic barrells
Rolling thunder comp
AP carbon fiber hand guard
Check makereadyproshop.com for all the cool pieces

Tuflehundon · Sep 15, 2016

mscott327 said:
All of the posts offer excellent advice. When I started in 3gun a little over a year ago, I had the privilege of a very seasoned and we'll traveled shooter give me a list of things I needed. Some of them I liked and some I didnt. As many have said before, go shoot local matches most 3 gunners will let you run their gear. Call it a try it before you buy it. No sense in buying a $200 trigger and finding out you don't like it and selling it for a discount.

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This is a great point. I have seen several local guys buy triggers, that can go up to $250+, only to sell them a couple of months later, because they tried this guys Hiperfire, or that guys Timney, etc; and now didn't like the trigger they had. Trigger feel is very subjective. So try a few out before you buy.

AllAmericanBP · Sep 18, 2016

Does anybody have any input on the Sentinel Arms products? Reliability, reputation, etc... See they have some SS fluted barrels on their website. Not sure if anybody has any input.