How are ya'll doing? I would like to share/discuss my build. Hopefully I can get advice from some of you knowledgeable gentlemen. I know it's not an AR 10 but I could use some help.
The Build:
If your not familiar with the MDT chassis you can read about it here-
www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2013/07/foghor...tac21-rifle-chassis/
I know what you're thinking "tacticool" well yea it is, but it offers improvements and in my opinion, modernizes the 700.
Build:
Rifle- Remington 700 ADL .300wm (Boom baby)
Chassis- MDT TAC 21
Trigger- Timney 510 2.5lb
Barrel- Brux 26" 1:10 twist
Optic- Vortex Viper FFP 6-24x50mm
Optic Mounts- Warne Tactical R.A.M.P.
Stock- Magpul PRS
Buffer Tube- A1/A2 Fixed
Grip- Command Arms Universal Grip (interchangeable rubber grips)
Magazines- 5 rd AICS
Recoil Lug- MDT Designed Thick Recoil Lug
Bipod- Vanguard Equalizer Pro 1
Monopod- Accu-Shot PRM
Action- Factory action blueprint
Magazine- AICS 5 rnd
Recoil pad- MDT Thick PRS pad with advanced adjustment
Bolt knob- KRG "Tactical" Knob
Gear:
LRF- G7 BR2
Wind Meter- Kestrel 1000
Spotting Glass- Leupold SX-1
Case- Pelican 1750
I plan on using this rifle for hunting coyotes and an equal amount of target shooting (at a distance of 100-800 yards). This is why I'm undecided on the caliber. I plan on shooting a lot, which leads me to want the .308 for its price and availability. The .300wm suits my applications just a little bit better (ie. distance shooting) but is not as easy to find or as cheap. As of right now I do not have the tools for reloading so I will be purchasing factory ammunition (this will change when I recover from the build).
I plan on starting the build within next couple months, so I have some time to make my decisions. The price difference between a .308 build and the .300wm is only $190, so not that much. But price to maintain ammunition (and the .300wm barrel) is the only thing that keeps me from the .300wm. What do you guys think, .308 or .300wm?
This is my "go big, have fun" build and I'm really looking forward to it. I realize I don't "need" to build this, I want too and I'm going to thoroughly enjoy it! Thanks for any input.