How would you finish this build?

Greetings, all. Going to put together my first-ever rifle, with the strong inclination toward maybe doing some predator hunting in the future.

The parts I have more or less settled on to start from:

  • BA 18" 223 Wylde, Barrel Bomber Fluted
  • LaRue MBT-2S
  • Leupold VX-5HD 3-18x44

Would you definitely reconsider any of these first choices, and if so, why?

Assuming these are a decent starting off place, what would you pick up to finish this thing off?

Do you have anything you'd definitely avoid?

Any insight you offer would be very appreciated, cheers