Ok guys I’m currently building an AR10 for my new thermal rig. I have thermal hunted the last few years with a .22-250 bolt gun. I really love the caliber and how it preformed on yotes. I wanted to switch to an AR, since the .22-250 isn’t really feasible in an AR, I decided on the .22 Nosler. I knew I would have to reload so I have spent the last year studying up on that and buying my press and other tools. Somehow, While shopping online for a barrel, I found a steal on a brand new Shaw 22” 1-10 twist heavy barrel in .243 win. I snagged it and now switched gears towards an AR10, I added an Aero high profile upper and handguard with the Aero bcg. Now that the upper is done I need to finish the lower.
I am planning on sticking with Aero and going with an M5 stripped lower. I believe I want a decent Trigger tech trigger but I am open to suggestions. I want a decent stock with no rattle, looking at a Luth AR MB series. Does anyone have any suggestions for anything different I need to do with this lower? This is my first AR10 build.
Since this will be a thermal only gun, I am hoping to make it shoot faster lightweights. I really want it to be a laser from 0-300. I do cherry pick and skin the good yotes so I’m not trying to destroy every one. I do realize the .243 isn’t exactly “fur friendly “ but I don’t care to explode all of them. After a lot of research, I am hoping I can find a load for the Sierra 60gr Varminter Hps. I also have 65 gr vmax, 55 gr Nosler BTs, and cutting edge 60gr extended range copper bullets to try. The powders I have on hand are Varget, H380, Superformance, CFE223, IMR 4895 and H335. Im a beginner reloader with a Lee Breechlock single stage. Does anyone have any other tips, tricks or load combos that I need to be looking at for this gun?? Im hoping I can come up with a decent load with what I have. I know this isn’t going to be a “Gucci” or top tier rifle, but I really want to maximize the accuracy and performance that I get out of it. Thanks for any input. Wish I knew how to post pics of the upper.
I am planning on sticking with Aero and going with an M5 stripped lower. I believe I want a decent Trigger tech trigger but I am open to suggestions. I want a decent stock with no rattle, looking at a Luth AR MB series. Does anyone have any suggestions for anything different I need to do with this lower? This is my first AR10 build.
Since this will be a thermal only gun, I am hoping to make it shoot faster lightweights. I really want it to be a laser from 0-300. I do cherry pick and skin the good yotes so I’m not trying to destroy every one. I do realize the .243 isn’t exactly “fur friendly “ but I don’t care to explode all of them. After a lot of research, I am hoping I can find a load for the Sierra 60gr Varminter Hps. I also have 65 gr vmax, 55 gr Nosler BTs, and cutting edge 60gr extended range copper bullets to try. The powders I have on hand are Varget, H380, Superformance, CFE223, IMR 4895 and H335. Im a beginner reloader with a Lee Breechlock single stage. Does anyone have any other tips, tricks or load combos that I need to be looking at for this gun?? Im hoping I can come up with a decent load with what I have. I know this isn’t going to be a “Gucci” or top tier rifle, but I really want to maximize the accuracy and performance that I get out of it. Thanks for any input. Wish I knew how to post pics of the upper.