Rock River Accuracy

[teddy12b]

If you are knowingly going to be taking a rifle and possibly having to use it for a barracaded bad guy, I'd be looking at the 308 instead of the 223 first off. Too many GI's have been complaining about the 223/5.56 for finishing power and that continues today.

I would suggest you look at a DPMS 308 and even though it's heavy, you can configure it any way you'd like. You could special order a 308B with 18" heavy barrel A3 upper, upgraded trigger and a collapsable stock and you'd be good to go. I used to have a bare bones 308B that was incredibly accurate. That may be something to consider in the case your bad guy ever has friends with him.

If you have your heart set on a RRA heavy barrel, may i suggest this one: RRA Varmint A4 18inch Bead Blast SS Bull : Semi-auto at GunBroker.com

It's an 18" bead blast barrel, 6-pos stock, NM trigger with a bigger trigger guard. I'd buy this in a second if I had the extra $$ right now.

[Apokalypsi]

Originally Posted by teddy12b

If you are knowingly going to be taking a rifle and possibly having to use it for a barracaded bad guy, I'd be looking at the 308 instead of the 223 first off. Too many GI's have been complaining about the 223/5.56 for finishing power and that continues today.

My thoughts exactly. Switch platforms, not calibers. Keep the .308 for penetration reasons and use it in an AR platform. There are quite a few companies who make ARs in .308. I personally don't have any experience with them, but I hear some good things. DPMS and RRA are great from word of mouth.

[sloughfoot]

Originally Posted by GPD177

Hey guys I just wanted to pick your brains concerning Rock River accuracy. I am looking at the Predator Pursuit and/or the Varmint uppers. I am building a semi auto "sniper" type rifle and was thinking about using one of these uppers or building one using an aftermarket barrel/parts/Vltor modular upper receiver. This wont be a range or hunting gun, I wil actuall be using it on calls out at work. I have a nice Remington 700 for most call outs, but there have been times pop up that a AR platform, I think, would have been better option. Anyway let me know what you think please. Thanks.

From the original post, it looks like this Officer has a 308 option and thinks that a 223 AR15 will be ideal for some situations. He is not alone in this belief.

OP, if needed I can get you in contact with Big Daddy on the FWPD to build you what you want. Or just to discuss what you want to do. SgtChromedome on this forum is another one..

Regards

[joshennis84]

Rock river is very accurate and probably as good as you'll get for the money.

[thomjb]

I have a Predator Pursuit Upper and it is very accurate with the right ammo. Will do less than one inch at 100 meters with the right ammo and me doing my part.

[djl02]

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