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Looking to purchase a rifle on the AR platform, advice needed...
Posted on 11/24/20 at 6:49 am
Posted on 11/24/20 at 6:49 am
I’m a hunter, but inexperienced “shooter” that’s looking for some advice to purchase my first AR. This is my first one, what should I consider before buying?
I would like to go with the AR-10 that shoots .308 for deer and use it also for play/fun. Thoughts?
I would like to go with the AR-10 that shoots .308 for deer and use it also for play/fun. Thoughts?
Posted on 11/24/20 at 7:33 am to Cblack23
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Thoughts?
Buy a good .308 hunting rifle and scope, then buy a 5.56 AR15. JMO
Posted on 11/24/20 at 7:43 am to Cblack23
I was looking at Armalites recently for an AR10 but I tend to buy assembled guns. They have some nice (and expensive) offerings.
Posted on 11/24/20 at 7:50 am to Cblack23
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what should I consider before buying?
At this time in our country I would consider your budget and current stock. ARs are tough to find right now, and the used market is saturated with highly overpriced guns. Even if you do find a gun 223/556 ammo is even harder to find.
If I was just getting into ARs I would go to a local shop like Bowies or Interstate guns and see what they had in stock. Then assess your budget and make a purchase from there. Keep in mind you will still need ammo, mags, and an optic.
AR10s are nice, but if I were deer hunting I would still use a bolt gun.
Posted on 11/24/20 at 8:04 am to Cblack23
I bought an AR-10 solely bc I already had a 308 rifle and didn’t want to have to find different ammo. Plus 308 it easier to find than 223 right now, I think.
Posted on 11/24/20 at 8:51 am to Cblack23
The weight of that AR10 will negate at lot of the advantages of the platform.
Posted on 11/24/20 at 9:11 am to Cblack23
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what should I consider before buying?
A time machine.
Posted on 11/24/20 at 9:31 am to Huntinguy
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The weight of that AR10 will negate at lot of the advantages of the platform.
I don't disagree with this but the weight isn't a huge difference.
I have 6.5 grendel 18" barrel and a .308 18"
The .308 has a 34mm 1-8x26 scope FFP that's pretty heavy. The grendel has a meopta 4-14x50. I'd think the 1-8 with the once piece mount is likely heavier but not going to take it off to weight.
The difference is 1.5# (8.4 on the grendel and 9.8 on the .308) decent difference.
The biggest difference between the 2 is recoil.
An AR shooting 5.56 has no recoil. The .308 has significant recoil. Not so much that it hurts but you are not getting 2 reasonably accurate shots off.
for going out and messing around but not shooting 100-200 rounds I'd definitely consider the .308
If you want a home defense gun or want to go out and shoot a lot, then get the AR-15
Posted on 11/24/20 at 9:42 am to Flats
That’s a good one. I just bought a new one, but I already had several thousand rounds of 5.56.
I’ve put a couple hundred rounds through the new one but I’ll be limiting my shooting now until ammo goes down.
I’ve put a couple hundred rounds through the new one but I’ll be limiting my shooting now until ammo goes down.
Posted on 11/24/20 at 10:01 am to Cblack23
I just got a Daniel Defense in 6.5CM. Great gun. They sell it in .308 and .260.
Posted on 11/24/20 at 1:44 pm to Cblack23
As others have said, nothing wrong with wanting an AR10 in 308 but it’s definitely heavier than a bolt gun. I hunt with an Aero Precision because I’m used to the AR platform and I don’t mind the weight. It’s also relatively soft-shooting compared to super light 308 bolt guns for 3 reasons: 1. Semi auto 2. Muzzle compensator 3. Weight. It does the job just fine and has killed a few deer. (Friend’s PSA o the left, mine on the right)
I’ve found the best bang for buck to be palmetto state armory rifles. They have both 5.56 and 308 versions. I’ve taken 2 basic PSA AR10s out to the range and have been amazed by the accuracy. One was shooting 3/4” groups with 150gr federal fusion. The other was shooting the same size group with 150gr Remington core lokt. They are excellent for the money and will do fine on deer. Just be aware of the weight.
I’ve found the best bang for buck to be palmetto state armory rifles. They have both 5.56 and 308 versions. I’ve taken 2 basic PSA AR10s out to the range and have been amazed by the accuracy. One was shooting 3/4” groups with 150gr federal fusion. The other was shooting the same size group with 150gr Remington core lokt. They are excellent for the money and will do fine on deer. Just be aware of the weight.
Posted on 11/24/20 at 2:25 pm to Cblack23
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I would like to go with the AR-10 that shoots .308 for deer and use it also for play/fun. Thoughts?
Sig 716
Posted on 11/24/20 at 3:39 pm to Cblack23
It’s a bad time to be buying an AR . Ammo and ARs are so hard to find I am thinking about getting an AK instead of another AR. A lot easier to find ammo and it’s a lot cheaper.
Posted on 11/24/20 at 3:45 pm to Cblack23
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I would like to go with the AR-10 that shoots .308 for deer and use it also for play/fun. Thoughts?
My thoughts, get a LaRue. Go big or go home.
Posted on 11/24/20 at 3:55 pm to Cblack23
Don’t waste anytime better get shopping NOW
Posted on 11/24/20 at 5:21 pm to Cblack23
A .308 is for hunting, but not for play/fun. A 5.56 is for play/fun (and self defense), but not great for hunting (unless you're dialed in and take head shots).
Posted on 11/24/20 at 5:45 pm to greenbean
“A .308 is for hunting, but not for play/fun. A 5.56 is for play/fun (and self defense), but not great for hunting (unless you're dialed in and take head shots).”
My 6.5 DD5 is pretty fun at the range as well as hunting.
My 6.5 DD5 is pretty fun at the range as well as hunting.
Posted on 11/25/20 at 12:26 am to bapple
Did your AR-10 from PSA come with that handguard? If not, what did you swap it out with? I just got my AR10 last week and I don’t care for the look:
Posted on 11/25/20 at 10:07 am to bapple
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One was shooting 3/4” groups with 150gr federal fusion.
Fusion, or at least the boxes I've shot in .243 and 5.56, is amazingly consistent ammo for a hunting round. I've got a Tikka that loves it; I doubt I could do any better with handloads.
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