AR Platform 308 ????

[CaptRyan]

I have a FN SCAR 17S that has been put through its paces and I am extremely happy with its performance. The only issue I had with it is the factory trigger, which I replaced and couldn't be more happy with. In my opinion, gas piston is the only way to go, especially if you shoot suppressed. A gas piston gun runs much cleaner than a traditional gas system and it helps with reliability issues.

[Mike D]

Piston is more reliable in the long run but you are gonna pay for it.

I would say that is debatable, but for another discussion.

DPMS actually makes a decent 308 platform AR for the price.

After that and maybe CMMG the price goes up A LOT.

I will eventually own an LMT MWS with an extra 260 barrel.

The Wilson that Artos posted looks pretty good.

And them there's the LWRC Reaper.

The LMT, Wilson and the LWRC are all going to be well north of $2k.

Sig and Ruger are making 308 ARs as well but I don't know as much about them.

What I do know is that there are are few light weight 308 ARs.

You might look at the M&P 10 as well.

[Jäger]

you might look into the Ruger sr762. its a 2 stage piston operated system so its supposed to keep recoil to a minimum as well as keep the chamber clean. add in the fact that it has a nickel plated BCG and its pretty well maintenance free for around 1000 rounds. comes with flip up sights and will accept most ar15 accessories.

im sure most of the rifles on the market will satisfy

[Bily Lovec]

I would prolly buy an Aero Precision stripped upper/lower combo add a Noveske Barrel and build off of that.
Or a Rainier complete gun.
Although, AP is coming out w/a complete 308 gun that should be high quality.

[jctex81]

Dpms

[simsknives]

I bought the ruger because of the adjustable gas block with the off option for single shot suppressed use. I've been pleased with everything about it so far. I did however drop in the timney 308 trigger and love it.

[Artos]

What is the weight of the LMT?? The Wilson is really the only one I know of that focused on getting the weight down. The one LaRue I got to fondle seemed light compared to dpms, but it still states it is in the 9lb range on the stats. That 7.7lb Wilson seems like the ticket for the AR-10 if weight is a priority.

CaptRyan...I too would rather own a SCAR over an AR-10 if I had to pick. Awesome gun!! I think it weighs in right at 8lbs.




Like Mike stated gas vs piston is for another subject...you cannot state one is more reliable.

[lovemylegacy]

Maybe I will go custom. Had a guy that would build one for $1500

[Mike D]

Maybe I will go custom. Had a guy that would build one for $1500

I would ask for a parts list of the build.

[Brian10]

I am interested in purchasing a 308 in an AR platform. What I want, all things being equal, is one that is resilient, not prone to jamming or fouling, minimal maintenance, long life and light. School me please. Thanx in advance, Calvin

Realistically speaking and assuming you aren't going into combat in the desert, all of the modern 308 AR's are everything you said with the exception of light. For all intents and purposes, you are not going to bury your rifle in mud or let it bake in the sun for 6 months straight.

If you disagree with me, name a modern 308 AR that is prone to jamming or fouling, requires heavy maintenance, has a short life, or not resilient. There aren't none.

[RemMan700]

I have been impressed with POF. You may also want to look at Rock River's new X line of rifles.

[Chad C]

I am interested in purchasing a 308 in an AR platform. What I want, all things being equal, is one that is resilient, not prone to jamming or fouling, minimal maintenance, long life and light. School me please. Thanx in advance, Calvin

I'm going with either an Larue OBR or a Wilson Combat.


The .308 Wilson Combat I'm considering: The rigid but lightweight BILLet-AR receiver allows us to build the lightest .308 frame AR on the market with the 7.7 pound Tactical Lightweight Model that has a lightweight 14.7" barrel and pinned muzzle device as standard.

[TexMax]

What is the weight of the LMT?? The Wilson is really the only one I know of that focused on getting the weight down. The one LaRue I got to fondle seemed light compared to dpms, but it still states it is in the 9lb range on the stats. That 7.7lb Wilson seems like the ticket for the AR-10 if weight is a priority.

CaptRyan...I too would rather own a SCAR over an AR-10 if I had to pick. Awesome gun!! I think it weighs in right at 8lbs.




Like Mike stated gas vs piston is for another subject...you cannot state one is more reliable.

9# would be lighter than the dpms depending on configuration. The predatar is 7 3/4

[mesquitecountry]

Just buy mine!

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=463223

[lovemylegacy]

I'm going with either an Larue OBR or a Wilson Combat.


The .308 Wilson Combat I'm considering: The rigid but lightweight BILLet-AR receiver allows us to build the lightest .308 frame AR on the market with the 7.7 pound Tactical Lightweight Model that has a lightweight 14.7" barrel and pinned muzzle device as standard.

Wilson Combat must be the ticket, lots of folks saying that name. The rifle you described is what I want, lightweight, short barrel. Is there paper work required for a short barrel? What are the legal limitations?