AR-10 Clone Advice Needed

[Maj Dad]

I've been thinking about a 7.62 NATO AR, and wondered what advice anyone might have about this one. PSA is about 40 miles from my house and I have bought several rifles, uppers, and lowers from them, all well made & of good quality, but all in 5.56. I'm not interested in spending much over $1000, and this looks interesting. Thoughts?

https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa...tweight-m-lok-acs-l-ept-rifle-5165449241.html

 

[Hokie_PhD]

Everything I’ve bought from PSA has been a great value.
I’ve heard that the AR10s they have are nice, so I’d say go for it.

 

[WestKentucky]

I have an unexplained dislike for .308. I like that gun though and would look hard for one like it in 7-08 before I bought the 7.62 vanilla.

And it strikes me as odd that they are combining stainless steel and lightweight into the same product. That is defeating both purposes.

 

[kimberkid]

Do yourself a favor and get the 6.5 Creedmoor, shoot further, flatter and inherently more accurate ... The only downside is there is a wider selection of ammo in 308

 

[FL-NC]

The only issues I have seen with some of the PSA guns/kits/uppers is I have seen one (223) where the gas key in the BCG wasn't staked, resulting in it coming loose and causing malfunctions. Easy fix, if you know how to find a problem. the second is that I am not a fan of the gas blocks that attach via the small allen set screws, which I think PSA uses. The clamshell type like the ones made by Daniel Defense are much more reliable. As for the gun you are looking at, that sucker is a bit long and heavy for my tastes. I prefer a 16" barrel to keep the weight and overall length down- a real consideration if you intend to do something like fire offhand or carry it up a tree stand, and even more so if a suppressor is in your future. If you just plan to shoot it loud supported from a bipod or whatever, its fine in 20".

 

[FL-NC]

Here is a pic of the one I just finished, with the suppressor. It has a 16" barrel.

 

[FL-NC]

And another pic of the same gun without the suppressor

 

[Everready73]

They have the links worked ito with the second get ones they currently sell. You might want to consider an adjustable gas block as I have read they are pretty overgased. Other than that should be gtg

 

[bfoosh006]

They have the links worked ito with the second get ones they currently sell. You might want to consider an adjustable gas block as I have read they are pretty overgased. Other than that should be gtg

For the most part, all .308 / 6.5CM's Large Frame AR's seem to be fairly over-gassed... only one barrel of mine has come with what I consider a proper gas port. ( Krieger ) ... and the PSA is no exception. So plan to use an Adj. GB. ( and given the cost of a PSA complete large frame AR... not a big deal )

There are numerous reasons to "slow" down the cyclic speed. ( Just by milliseconds ) with an Adj. GB

Easier on the brass, easier on the parts, MUCH easier to fire a follow up shot, and much easier on you...

That said, I am on my 9th PSA PA10 / PA65 GenII ( various barrels and lengths, PSA / DC Machine, FN, Criterion, Ballistic Advantage, and after it is built a Krieger. ) .... IMHO, they are a heck of a deal.

And while the .308 has more brute power within 400yds ( IMHO ) than the 6.5CM.... the PSA 6.5CM can shoot some awesome groups with their own barrel.
Add do even better with some moderate tuning.. ( IE, true the upper receiver face )

Just fired this group a few weekends ago... and when I do my part, I will out perform me and my pesky bad bench techniques.
PSA OEM 6.5CM barrel, upper reciever face trued / lapped 100yds, 10rds rapid fire , benched, scoped, bagged front and rear.... Horn. AG 140gr


And while I just posted these in another PSA PA10 / 65 GenII thread... It really does have a lot to say.

https://www.ar15.com/forums/industr...terion-barrel-results-10-Sept-17-/301-284190/

https://www.ar15.com/forums/industr...-again-UPDATED-with-Tn-G-results-/301-285762/

https://www.ar15.com/forums/industr...pared-to-1-year-old-PA10-Gen-II-s/301-288436/

 

[Maj Dad]

Thanks - good info. I think I will run over there & look at them up close. Not in a hurry, and still may spring for one of the pricier ones if I don't like what I see...
Cheers to all!
George J

 

[bfoosh006]

Thanks - good info. I think I will run over there & look at them up close. Not in a hurry, and still may spring for one of the pricier ones if I don't like what I see...
Cheers to all!
George J

Maj Dad... if you have any questions... feel free to IM me or post 'em here... I love all my Large Frame PSA's.