Greetings. I just bought one of these :-)

[Renthorin]

So day 2 with my new rifle and day one on this forum. I'll do a lot of reading before I ask any questions.

The gun is bone stock and I've purchased 2 Magpul 20-round magazines.

My immediate plans are adding a scope and maybe a bipod.

I've done some snooping around and it lookes like the scope I'll go with is the Nikon P-308 4-12x40.

No thoughts on what bipod but I assume I'll have to swap out the forearm so I have a lower rail.

Anywho...I look forward to reading a lot about this new gun.

Will

 

[Rpg]

Congratulations!!

Enjoy it the way it is before you decide to dump a lot of money on aftermarket stuff.

It's easy to get hung up on modifying your gun.

I think most of that stuff is like a chain steering wheel on a 55 Chevy : cool but cosmetic. Doesn't make it functionally better.

Spend your money on range time and ammo for a few months.

 

[bigwheelzip]

Howdy from South Carolina, and welcome to the forum.

 

[Renthorin]

Yeah I'll be going to the range in a month or so. As for ammo, I've got 2 other rifles chambered for .308 so ammo is already accounted for

I did buy a 12" hardened steel 'plate' to shoot at so I'm anxiously awaiting spring so I can go camping and do some shooting.

 

[MasterTech1960]

So day 2 with my new rifle and day one on this forum.

My immediate plans are adding a scope and maybe a bipod.

I've done some snooping around and it lookes like the scope I'll go with is the Nikon P-308 4-12x40.

No thoughts on what bipod but I assume I'll have to swap out the forearm so I have a lower rail.

Sounds like you are on the right track . It is a fine rifle . As far as a bipod , you need not replace the forearm unless you want to . I picked up a sling stud (see Pic) and mounted on the stock forearm. Works like a champ.

 

[sgtsandman]

I have the M-308 scope from Nikon and like it a lot. I have no experience on the P-Series but if it is close to mine, you will like it.

 

[CustomChevyGuy]

Welcome to the forum, and congrats on the the new rifle. Let me echo the comment about getting to know your rifle before going and spending $ on accessories. If you like the stock forearm, you can usually add a Magpul rail section to it. It's worked well for me. Check out the link for Amazon listings [ame="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=magpul+rail+section"]Amazon.com: magpul rail section@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/412L2q5JTtL.@@AMEPARAM@@412L2q5JTtL[/ame]

 

[Renthorin]

Thanks for the info all. The P-308 seems to be a bit less powerful than the M-308 but still offers the same cool features I think.

I'll look into that Magpul rail and the front stud rail. Do I have to drill the forearm to attach them?

Will

 

[MasterTech1960]

Thanks for the info all.

I'll look into that Magpul rail and the front stud rail. Do I have to drill the forearm to attach them?

Will

As far as drilling the forearm , no I did not need to, the stud lines up with the stock holes.

 

[Barry l brian]

New owner also

My wife bought me one for Christmas(she is a keeper). I have a Leupold Mark AR Mod-1 3-9x40 Mil dot that I like very well. The first mod I am going to do is put a CMC trigger in it. All else is good so far.