Who makes an accurate AR in 308?

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I'm in the market for an AR, in 308 and would like to know who makes an accurate model. Rock River Arms and D.P.M.S. seem to be the most affordable. I do NOT want to build, but rather purchase a finished rifle. I will be reloading for accuracy and bullet selection, as I will be using this rifle for hunting coyotes.

I'd consider a HK91, but don't know how they compare to the ARs for accuracy.

I'm thinking that a 20" barrel would be best, as 16" barrels would loose too much in ballistics. I've decided on 308 for brass availability, bullet selection and killing power.

Your suggestions and experiences are appreciated.
Thank you, Bowhunter57
 
You are going to get a dozen suggestions. I have an Armalite AR 10 and I like it. There is no shortage of possibilities or prices. Depends on what you want to spend and what you expect the rifle to do.

Ronl
 
I understand that you do not want to build, but you can save a lot of $ in excise tax if you buy the upper and lower separate, then only the lower gets the excise tax.

I don't see many RRA 308s at gun shows. They almost seem to be in the category with hen's teeth.

I have two friends with DPMS in .308 and both will shot 1 MOA or less at 100 yards with good ammo.

I am not sure what you mean by losing too much in ballistics, but one of the buddies has the carbine version with the 16" and has no problem with hogs at 200 yards. I don't think you are losing anything substantial in "ballistics" for hunting coyotes.
 
I heard the new Armalite uses regular 308 P-mags. I'd recommend something that does. The AR-10 patrol carbine 16" is about as light as it gets and it wouldn't qualify as svelt.

My quiver consists of a Remington R-25, Winchester SX-AR, and a M-14 custom build for 7.62x51 launching. All three are very heavy. All three are very manageable due to the weight and the action.

Will be getting a Colt 901 ASAP. The LMT I've seen are awesome but the price tag is too. The other one that looks interesting is the Sig 716 patrol carbine piston gun.
 
if you are reloading, get a GAP10 in 260rem or 6.5Creedmoor
 
Double Naught Spy,
Purchasing the upper and lower separate is what I did the last time I purchased an AR and you are correct sir...it is cheaper to go that way.

If your friends' DPMS rifles are shooting 1 MOA or less at 100 yards, that's good enough for killing coyotes. I intend to reload some 110gr. Hornady V-Max bullets for it, which should get the job done.

I'm glad you mentioned the 16" barrels not giving up anything, as I'd prefer a shorter barrel. As long as the accuracy is there, it would be rare to be taking any shots past 200 yards due to the lay of the land.

Bowhunter57
 
I've got a DPMS LR-308 that'll print 1" at 200 w/ 165 BT's. That's pretty friggin' accurate for an autoloader and would put the stomp on just about anything you'd want it for. The nicer 308's that I've seen were Patriots but dang those things get expensive, and I honestly don't know that they're THAT much better. Not for what they're charging. Beyond that, you're getting into OBR territory. Great rifles, stupid expensive. :)
 
The .308/7.62 AR platform is an inherently accurate rifle, all manufacturers seem to be reasonably accurate. Most well have a 'target' model. The new ArmaLite AR-10A has a good price point and life time warranty. The AR-10A Super SASS is very nice but a little more money.
 
I've researched my next AR as the Armalite AR-10A.

My only reasoning is having had a conversation with a Mil. kid at a training course recently, and Armalites being his unit's preference as well, for many reasons I won't go into. My old Rem. 742 is worn out and it's time.
 
Their reasoning in the field is the Armalites have not had what he termed to be blowback into the bolts on their AR-50s. The competitor's rifles have occassional bolt lock up, from this blow back, which results in a complete tear down to clear it.
 
GAP's GAP-10 is at the top of the list but it'll also be the most expensive option out there with a Bartlein 5R barrel and a 3/4moa guarantee, with many folks in the 1/2moa club and some isolated sub 1/2moa claims. It's hard to make a suggestion until a budget is provided.
 
you might look at the FNAR by FN. I have one and it is very accurate and reliable. I like it so much I have actually abandoned the idea of getting several different semi auto platforms in 308.

Also, not to be a nay sayer, but what are your intentions with the coyotes? do you intend to keep the pelts? because my cousin has shot many with a 223 and none have walked away from it, and it keeps the pelt in better shape with the smaller diameter bullet. My dad an I are members of a local predator callers association and most guys there shoot 17 or 20 cal, and consider 22 cal to be almost over kill and doing too much damage to pelts. They shoot bobcats and fox as well as coyote, but that is the general consensus. Any way, just thought I would throw that out there to consider if you like. Good luck!
 
The Les Baer .308 has a .5 MOA guarantee and comes with test targets that prove the accuracy. Mine will do under .5 MOA and I've made repeated shots on a torso target at 900 yards with it. The considerations are the costs - rifle + a scope that will let you use the accuracy. There are other 308 AR platform rifles that give sub MOA accuracy the GAP 10 is one. I would also look at Fulton Armory, JP Rifles, LMT, LaRue, etc.
 
On a budget I would go with an Armalite (which I did). Money to spend? I'll take a LaRue please.

(or Les Baer if that floats your boat)
 
What is your budget? How far away are you shooting coyotes? Why .308?
 
 
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