Looking at AR-10's

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I am going to make the AR-10 plunge at some point, and have a couple questions:
Can you get a decently light and handy 20" 308-AR style rifle or is that a false notion in my head? I was looking hard at the Armalite stainless but when I saw .875 under the gas block I realized that is going to be one heavy sucker.
Then I saw the 16" LMT which looked pretty darned good, I just didn't like the buttstock would replace with a CTR if possible (is it?) and here was the listing on the website (funny!-nothing beats a good discount right?)

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seriously, look at the GAP10 if you're going to spend that kind of money.

and "light and handy" is a relative term. but you can certainly get one that is functional and usable. it's not going to be 5 lbs or anything
 
For $2800 it would have to be exactly what I wanted without any issues at all regarding equipment and gadgets.

And no, there is no such thing as a light and handy AR10, I think all of them are around 10 pounds or more.
 
when it comes to AR10s, I buy AR as in Armalite. my latest AR10A2 sits in my safe, but I know I got an AR, a real AR not a rifle built on an AR platform. people will argue that they are not the same as the original as the original Armalite ARs. still made in the same place. for about $1250, a real bargain when it comes to AR10s.
 
Yeah the sticker shock is setting in on 2800, so might not go that route but I appreciate the info. I do like Armalite's as well; owned a couple m15 style
 
Your best bet for a light and handy 20" .308 AR is a standard Armalite AR-10 A4. They are the only one who sells a 20" with a gov't-profile barrel, rather than a big fat heavy barrel. Their website lists them at 9 lbs. unloaded. That's pretty decent. It's about what an M1A weighs (though the M1A has a 2" longer barrel).

Your only other option would be to buy a Criterion barrel from Fulton Armory, and put it on a DPMS-pattern upper.
 
TexasPatriot.308 said:
when it comes to AR10s, I buy AR as in Armalite. my latest AR10A2 sits in my safe, but I know I got an AR, a real AR not a rifle built on an AR platform. people will argue that they are not the same as the original as the original Armalite ARs. still made in the same place. for about $1250, a real bargain when it comes to AR10s.
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Yes, "AR-10" is an Armalite trademark so Armalite is the only place to buy an AR-10. Also, historic note, yours does not use the same magazine as the "original" AR-10, which was compatible with the KAC/DPMS/etc style mag today.

Anyway, for the OP's quoted price, LaRue Predatar comes in as well, about 8 lbs and $2495, 16 or 18" barrel. DPMS and others have 308 AR's in the 8-9 lb range. Remington R-25 is under 8 lbs for 20". Of course, plus scope and loaded mag its 10-ish.
 
I have a DPMS .308 carbine. Hunted with it this year, didn't take my 30-06 bolt actions out once. It is not light but very accurate, easy to move in the woods, and as everyone knows .308 really puts a hurt on deer. (That is the exit shown, hit it in the right chest)

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Take a look at the Larue PredatAR 7.62. If you want light and handy this is about the best way to go. I just bought one after months of research and decided on it because reliability was a necessary factor along with weight.

If you want a dead reliable rifle, look Larue and LMT although the latter is much heavier. There are a lot of doubts and proven failures from other manufacturers mentioned in this thread. Do your homework before buying. If you just want a fun range toy paper punchedr that you won't ever carry farther than the trunk to the range bench, then you might decide different than me.

I wanted a "bet your life" reliable rifle to reach out 600-700 yards no problem I can still easily carry... and went with the PredatAR.

Good luck with whatever you decide!
 
The Armalite AR10a4 is what i have. I like it, and you can use M14 magazines, but they do need to be modified a bit. You can do it yourself or send them into Armalite to be done. I think they still do it.
I took six M14 Mags along with a Armalite mag into a local gunsmith(so he could compare them) and had him do mine.
 
I'd second taking a look at the rifles offered by LaRue. Great products, fantastic customer service, and about as likely to fit the bill for light and handy as you're going to find.
 
Get on a waiting list with Rock River Arms. Last I checked they were quoting 60-90 days. They can build it how you want it. Dealer price was under $1200 in early Dec.
 
My next purchase will be the LWRC REPR. I made the mistake of looking at one while buying my Daniel Defense V1. Check the LWRC out. It's expensive, buts exudes quality.
 
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And no, there is no such thing as a light and handy AR10, I think all of them are around 10 pounds or more.
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The Armalite carbine is 7.75 lbs (A4) and 8 lbs. (A2). I have the A2C. If I could only keep one rifle, it would be this one.

As stated, they use modified M14 mags, but the Gen II proprietaries as well Gen II's are expensive ($35 to $43 ea), but work flawlessly and are available in 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 round sizes.

There are quite a few makers in the .308 AR game these days, but I stick with Armalite. Great rifles, great company, not outrageously priced.
 
LWRC REPR or LaRue OBR or Predat, you can't take it with you.
 
MachIVshooter said:
The Armalite carbine is 7.75 lbs (A4) and 8 lbs. (A2). I have the A2C. If I could only keep one rifle, it would be this one.

As stated, they use modified M14 mags, but the Gen II proprietaries as well Gen II's are expensive ($35 to $43 ea), but work flawlessly and are available in 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 round sizes.

There are quite a few makers in the .308 AR game these days, but I stick with Armalite. Great rifles, great company, not outrageously priced.
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The ArmaLite GenII mags have had a lower price since late last spring. New mags are $25 to$35 depending on size and number in pack.

The new ArmaLite AR-10A uses the SR-25 mags, yes, ArmaLite now can use Pmags.

When you consider the quality of the rifle, customer service and warranty it's hard to beat ArmaLite.
 
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