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Posted: 2/12/2020 5:00:42 PM EDT
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What is your intended use for this rifle? Competition/paper punching? Hunting? Tackticool? Blaster?
Ever assemble an AR from scratch? |
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Posted: 2/12/2020 5:27:03 PM EDT
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Larue ultimate upper kit, along with one of their lowers
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Posted: 2/12/2020 5:43:36 PM EDT
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What is your intended use for this rifle? Competition/paper punching? Hunting? Tackticool? Blaster? Ever assemble an AR from scratch? |
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Posted: 2/12/2020 6:02:41 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/12/2020 6:08:37 PM EDT
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Could get one of these and have enough for that extra upper....
https://abcrifle.com/american-built-custom-abc-10-ar-308-semi-auto-pistol-12-nitride-barrel-12-hybrid-pitch-cut-mlok.html |
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Posted: 2/12/2020 6:43:01 PM EDT
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Larue ultimate upper kit, along with one of their lowers 
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Posted: 2/12/2020 7:15:24 PM EDT
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Go Aero M5. Buy a complete upper. Buy a complete lower or a stripped lower and build kit and M5 enhanced receiver extension completion kit, (IE Buffer Tube, recoil spring, buffer, collar and endplate) Assemble and enjoy.
Sources to look over, (there are others) Primary Arms - Aero M5 stuff Brownells - Aero M5 stuff (complete lower, etc) Direct from Aero Precision Granite Ridge - Aero Precision M5 Aero Precision Complete M5 uppers Wing Tactical - Aero Precision Buy a lower from Brownells via your local FFL. Buy the Carbine stock of your choice for that lower from Brownells. Buy the complete upper from Brownells, PA, Direct from A.P or Granite Ridge Outfitters, Buy a set of BUIS of your choice, IE Magpul, Aero from Wing Tactical, other etc. Buy an LR308/SR25 style mag from somewhere, IE: Primary Arms, Brownells, Etc. --- Then you are in business. |
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Posted: 2/12/2020 8:02:55 PM EDT
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I can not agree more!
I found this one locally for $1200 ($1600 with the Burris XTR II 5-25x50mm FFP scope) It had maybe 100-150 rounds thru it from the original owner. When I bought this gun I had never engaged anything outside of typical hunting range (200-300 yards max). I took a long range rifle class (Jason with Precision Rifle Hunters in North Texas). First we sighted the gun in, my load I took was Federal Gold Medal Match 168gr. At 100 yards it would shoot a 3 shot group with the rounds touching. I then engaged (and hit) steel targets at 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700 and 800 yard ranges recording the DOPE settings from zero for the scope along the way. I put 100 rounds or so thru it throughout the course of the day at the various ranges. The rifle (and scope) performed beautifully. I'm a believer in the Larue Ultimate guns for sure. 
Earl Quote HistoryQuoted:
Larue ultimate upper kit, along with one of their lowers |
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Posted: 2/12/2020 11:11:32 PM EDT
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Who makes the best AR10 for around $1500? I sold off my M1A and have enough for a decent AR10 and a good piece of glass. ETA: This will be used for training, hunting and as a SHTF battle rifle if ever needed. |
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Posted: 2/12/2020 11:22:57 PM EDT
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Larue ultimate upper kit, along with one of their lowers |
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Posted: 2/13/2020 12:53:39 AM EDT
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Here's another vote for Aero.
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Posted: 2/13/2020 1:54:31 AM EDT
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I bought an Armalite Def10 for 900 and added a rail and other small things like a stock, grip, silencerco flash hider, ect for under 1500. Its not a sub moa gun but it is a great all purpose rifle. Armalite makes a good rifle and I knew it would function right out of the box and if it didn't Armalite would take care of it. The rest was just personal preference parts that didn't effect the function.
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Posted: 2/13/2020 9:34:03 AM EDT
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I can not agree more! I found this one locally for $1200 ($1600 with the Burris XTR II 5-25x50mm FFP scope) It had maybe 100-150 rounds thru it from the original owner. When I bought this gun I had never engaged anything outside of typical hunting range (200-300 yards max). I took a long range rifle class (Jason with Precision Rifle Hunters in North Texas). First we sighted the gun in, my load I took was Federal Gold Medal Match 168gr. At 100 yards it would shoot a 3 shot group with the rounds touching. I then engaged (and hit) steel targets at 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700 and 800 yard ranges recording the DOPE settings from zero for the scope along the way. I put 100 rounds or so thru it throughout the course of the day at the various ranges. The rifle (and scope) performed beautifully. I'm a believer in the Larue Ultimate guns for sure. https://i.postimg.cc/sfB6TpGM/larue1.jpg Earl Quote HistoryQuoted:
I can not agree more! I found this one locally for $1200 ($1600 with the Burris XTR II 5-25x50mm FFP scope) It had maybe 100-150 rounds thru it from the original owner. When I bought this gun I had never engaged anything outside of typical hunting range (200-300 yards max). I took a long range rifle class (Jason with Precision Rifle Hunters in North Texas). First we sighted the gun in, my load I took was Federal Gold Medal Match 168gr. At 100 yards it would shoot a 3 shot group with the rounds touching. I then engaged (and hit) steel targets at 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700 and 800 yard ranges recording the DOPE settings from zero for the scope along the way. I put 100 rounds or so thru it throughout the course of the day at the various ranges. The rifle (and scope) performed beautifully. I'm a believer in the Larue Ultimate guns for sure. https://i.postimg.cc/sfB6TpGM/larue1.jpg Earl Quoted:
Larue ultimate upper kit, along with one of their lowers |
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Posted: 2/13/2020 9:35:23 AM EDT
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Go Aero M5. Buy a complete upper. Buy a complete lower or a stripped lower and build kit and M5 enhanced receiver extension completion kit, (IE Buffer Tube, recoil spring, buffer, collar and endplate) Assemble and enjoy. Sources to look over, (there are others) Primary Arms - Aero M5 stuff Brownells - Aero M5 stuff (complete lower, etc) Direct from Aero Precision Granite Ridge - Aero Precision M5 Aero Precision Complete M5 uppers Wing Tactical - Aero Precision Buy a lower from Brownells via your local FFL. Buy the Carbine stock of your choice for that lower from Brownells. Buy the complete upper from Brownells, PA, Direct from A.P or Granite Ridge Outfitters, Buy a set of BUIS of your choice, IE Magpul, Aero from Wing Tactical, other etc. Buy an LR308/SR25 style mag from somewhere, IE: Primary Arms, Brownells, Etc. --- Then you are in business. |
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Posted: 2/13/2020 10:02:40 AM EDT
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What is your intended use for this rifle? Competition/paper punching? Hunting? Tackticool? Blaster? Ever assemble an AR from scratch? |
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Posted: 2/13/2020 12:01:02 PM EDT
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I got my Colt LE 901 16s for $1500 right before Colt stopped selling
They are great rifles 8.4 lbs Completely ambi Able to swap uppers to any smaller caliber (unique !) Good BUIS Shoots close to MOA with PMC Privi ball ammo 100% reliable and uses P-Mags Collector gun as mine is 6k serial range and Colt stopped selling They are $2k now but you may find a used one for less |
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Posted: 2/13/2020 1:46:47 PM EDT
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I have $1000 into my Frankenstein AR10. It's a lovely AR10 that runs like a champ.
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Posted: 2/13/2020 3:36:26 PM EDT
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Any thoughts on the PSA AR10 uppers and lowers? They sure are reasonably priced.
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Posted: 2/13/2020 4:21:31 PM EDT
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Any thoughts on the PSA AR10 uppers and lowers? They sure are reasonably priced. |
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Posted: 2/13/2020 10:22:36 PM EDT
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Beta testing a psa....You can get 2 pa10s and hav e $ leftover maggs.
Think Palmetto cut their teeth and has put out a good product and it is lr308 based for most components of you need replacement parts. |
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Posted: 2/13/2020 11:06:04 PM EDT
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I just got a Daniel Defense DD5V2 308 for 1600.00. Look around, there are some good deals right now.
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Posted: 2/13/2020 11:21:15 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/14/2020 1:27:25 AM EDT
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I am very tempted by the Larue UU kit, going all out extra mag options and suppressor option. I see other AR10's cheaper, but they just don't do anything for me.
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Posted: 2/14/2020 6:09:36 AM EDT
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I got my Colt LE 901 16s for $1500 right before Colt stopped selling They are great rifles 8.4 lbs Completely ambi Able to swap uppers to any smaller caliber (unique !) Good BUIS Shoots close to MOA with PMC Privi ball ammo 100% reliable and uses P-Mags Collector gun as mine is 6k serial range and Colt stopped selling They are $2k now but you may find a used one for less Also of note is the platform, like the SCAR, was built around being a combat weapon fully capable of running in full auto at high tempo in tough conditions, and then proved itself pretty well despite the limited combat usage seen. It's not just another gucci commercial 7.62 AR. |
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Posted: 2/14/2020 11:59:30 AM EDT
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Motion seconded. Also of note is the platform, like the SCAR, was built around being a combat weapon fully capable of running in full auto at high tempo in tough conditions, and then proved itself pretty well despite the limited combat usage seen. It's not just another gucci commercial 7.62 AR. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I got my Colt LE 901 16s for $1500 right before Colt stopped selling They are great rifles 8.4 lbs Completely ambi Able to swap uppers to any smaller caliber (unique !) Good BUIS Shoots close to MOA with PMC Privi ball ammo 100% reliable and uses P-Mags Collector gun as mine is 6k serial range and Colt stopped selling They are $2k now but you may find a used one for less Also of note is the platform, like the SCAR, was built around being a combat weapon fully capable of running in full auto at high tempo in tough conditions, and then proved itself pretty well despite the limited combat usage seen. It's not just another gucci commercial 7.62 AR. |
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Posted: 2/14/2020 11:18:23 PM EDT
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F the inter web
It’s 100% reliable Uses a standard AR rear stock with AR 10 hybrid sized lower The rails are all usable It’s SCAR accurate at 100 and I’ve owned BOTH and sold the SCAR it’s not worth $3k with a crappy trigger It’s 100% Ambi Go find another AR -10 that has that ? Mag release and bolt release? And ability to swap to smaller calibers with a $100 mag well adapter and a buffer? Really? Yes now they are $2k duh they are not some cobbled together parts kit worth shit in 5 years They are collector guns that shoot and are fun I wouldn’t take another SCAR 17 if you gave it to me This is a really unique gun Colt was trying very hard to get “out the box” and win a contract Then in like 2106 the lightened it up by a LB and made it 8.4 empty and I’ve weighed it and it’s correct I have never wanted an AR -10 because of weight and just heft of things and bought the SCAR and a Geissele I never felt it was that special for over $3k I’ve shot them all trust me I’ve had FAL’s, HK-91’s M1A’s, Galil’s, and I’ve shot AR-10’s The FAL and this Colt are my two .308’s I’ve kept |
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Posted: 2/15/2020 2:16:31 AM EDT
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Larue ultimate upper on a ADM UIC lower.
The G2 stuff looks nice, I think MSRP of the adams patrol variants is out of your budget though |
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Posted: 2/15/2020 8:12:28 AM EDT
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Wadda ya think of this? |
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Posted: 2/15/2020 8:22:59 AM EDT
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Any thoughts on the PSA AR10 uppers and lowers? They sure are reasonably priced. 
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Posted: 2/15/2020 6:38:47 PM EDT
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F the inter web It’s 100% reliable Uses a standard AR rear stock with AR 10 hybrid sized lower The rails are all usable It’s SCAR accurate at 100 and I’ve owned BOTH and sold the SCAR it’s not worth $3k with a crappy trigger It’s 100% Ambi Go find another AR -10 that has that ? Mag release and bolt release? And ability to swap to smaller calibers with a $100 mag well adapter and a buffer? Really? Yes now they are $2k duh they are not some cobbled together parts kit worth shit in 5 years They are collector guns that shoot and are fun I wouldn’t take another SCAR 17 if you gave it to me This is a really unique gun Colt was trying very hard to get “out the box” and win a contract Then in like 2106 the lightened it up by a LB and made it 8.4 empty and I’ve weighed it and it’s correct I have never wanted an AR -10 because of weight and just heft of things and bought the SCAR and a Geissele I never felt it was that special for over $3k I’ve shot them all trust me I’ve had FAL’s, HK-91’s M1A’s, Galil’s, and I’ve shot AR-10’s The FAL and this Colt are my two .308’s I’ve kept |
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Posted: 2/16/2020 1:35:08 AM EDT
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If you really want a battle rifle buy an FAL. They aren't MOA accurate, but they're damned sturdy and fairly reliable. I owned several but sold and traded them because they weren't accurate enough for my purposes.
These days purt near any AR 10 will suffice for your purposes if you don't need FAL rugged. Though no longer in business, I bought a DPMS 6.5 Creedmoor I've been shooting for eight years. It's been a fantastic rifle, both accurate and reliable. I believe I'm in your AO, so shoot me an IM if you want to pull the trigger on mine a few times. |
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Posted: 2/16/2020 3:58:32 AM EDT
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I see you are passionate about the colt, and it sounds like a fine weapon. Just a little far north of my budget. Maybe I should wait until I have the coin. Leaning towards the Larue right now, but still undecided. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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F the inter web It’s 100% reliable Uses a standard AR rear stock with AR 10 hybrid sized lower The rails are all usable It’s SCAR accurate at 100 and I’ve owned BOTH and sold the SCAR it’s not worth $3k with a crappy trigger It’s 100% Ambi Go find another AR -10 that has that ? Mag release and bolt release? And ability to swap to smaller calibers with a $100 mag well adapter and a buffer? Really? Yes now they are $2k duh they are not some cobbled together parts kit worth shit in 5 years They are collector guns that shoot and are fun I wouldn’t take another SCAR 17 if you gave it to me This is a really unique gun Colt was trying very hard to get “out the box” and win a contract Then in like 2106 the lightened it up by a LB and made it 8.4 empty and I’ve weighed it and it’s correct I have never wanted an AR -10 because of weight and just heft of things and bought the SCAR and a Geissele I never felt it was that special for over $3k I’ve shot them all trust me I’ve had FAL’s, HK-91’s M1A’s, Galil’s, and I’ve shot AR-10’s The FAL and this Colt are my two .308’s I’ve kept I’ll echo what he says though, the 901 is a sleeper. Not well known, but a really, really fine weapon. Mine’s become my favorite .308 since I got it in 2016. |
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Posted: 2/16/2020 3:06:15 PM EDT
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Sig Tread 308 appears to be a good value.
Not to market yet. 
http://soldiersystems.net/2020/01/19/sig-range-day-20-tread-716-di/ $$$$ https://xtremegunsandammo.com/shop/rifles-for-sale/sig-sauer-rifles-for-sale/sig-tread/sig-tread-308-rifle/ With some scratch leftover towards glass. 
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Posted: 2/17/2020 10:05:41 PM EDT
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If you really want a battle rifle buy an FAL. They aren't MOA accurate, but they're damned sturdy and fairly reliable. I owned several but sold and traded them because they weren't accurate enough for my purposes. These days purt near any AR 10 will suffice for your purposes if you don't need FAL rugged. Though no longer in business, I bought a DPMS 6.5 Creedmoor I've been shooting for eight years. It's been a fantastic rifle, both accurate and reliable. I believe I'm in your AO, so shoot me an IM if you want to pull the trigger on mine a few times. |
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Posted: 2/17/2020 10:09:39 PM EDT
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Sig Tread 308 appears to be a good value. Not to market yet. http://soldiersystems.net/blog1/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_1768.jpg http://soldiersystems.net/2020/01/19/sig-range-day-20-tread-716-di/ $$$$ https://xtremegunsandammo.com/shop/rifles-for-sale/sig-sauer-rifles-for-sale/sig-tread/sig-tread-308-rifle/ With some scratch leftover towards glass. |
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Posted: 2/18/2020 9:50:03 AM EDT
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I have a PSA 10 and no issues so far.
I have a pretty decent round count on it, 600 or so, factory and handloads. |
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Posted: 2/18/2020 1:29:46 PM EDT
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Larue ultimate upper kit, along with one of their lowers |
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Posted: 2/23/2020 11:04:53 AM EDT
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I have 2. They both have functioned fine with surplus ball, Wolf steel case and PMC Bronze. No cratered/flattened primers, no ejector wipes, no damaged rims. This one I had the stock barrel shortened to 16", changed out the A2 stock for a Brownells A1 with a Tubb buffer spring and a KAK heavy buffer. The other has a Criterion 16" with an A2 fixed front sight with the same stock/buffer set up. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/51409/20200201_143722_resized_-_Edited-1258910.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Any thoughts on the PSA AR10 uppers and lowers? They sure are reasonably priced. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/51409/20200201_143722_resized_-_Edited-1258910.jpg |
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Posted: 2/23/2020 11:07:15 AM EDT
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F the inter web It’s 100% reliable Uses a standard AR rear stock with AR 10 hybrid sized lower The rails are all usable It’s SCAR accurate at 100 and I’ve owned BOTH and sold the SCAR it’s not worth $3k with a crappy trigger It’s 100% Ambi Go find another AR -10 that has that ? Mag release and bolt release? And ability to swap to smaller calibers with a $100 mag well adapter and a buffer? Really? Yes now they are $2k duh they are not some cobbled together parts kit worth shit in 5 years They are collector guns that shoot and are fun I wouldn’t take another SCAR 17 if you gave it to me This is a really unique gun Colt was trying very hard to get “out the box” and win a contract Then in like 2106 the lightened it up by a LB and made it 8.4 empty and I’ve weighed it and it’s correct I have never wanted an AR -10 because of weight and just heft of things and bought the SCAR and a Geissele I never felt it was that special for over $3k I’ve shot them all trust me I’ve had FAL’s, HK-91’s M1A’s, Galil’s, and I’ve shot AR-10’s The FAL and this Colt are my two .308’s I’ve kept The caliber swap seems interesting, doesnt that still require the proprietary uppers? Like the LMT it's an interesting concept except the actual cost of employing it is significant. |
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Posted: 2/23/2020 12:47:40 PM EDT
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I like what they did with the bolt catch/release, it's similar to an xcr or acr. Unfortunately it makes the gun more proprietary than the average dpms lr308 pattern rifle, same with the colt 901. If you are going that direction and don't mind harder to find parts, etc., the POF Rogue is supposed to be out in 2020 at right around your budget. Awaiting it...price point is too good |
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Posted: 2/24/2020 5:35:00 PM EDT
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I like what they did with the bolt catch/release, it's similar to an xcr or acr. Unfortunately it makes the gun more proprietary than the average dpms lr308 pattern rifle, same with the colt 901. If you are going that direction and don't mind harder to find parts, etc., the POF Rogue is supposed to be out in 2020 at right around your budget. Awaiting it...price point is too good |
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Posted: 2/24/2020 7:06:06 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/24/2020 7:44:40 PM EDT
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The 901 will accept any AR15 upper with a mag block that’s it
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Posted: 2/25/2020 6:28:33 PM EDT
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I have thoroughly enjoyed my POF P308 Edge...Bud's has decent prices on them...they had them on sale for a bit under $1400...
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Posted: 2/26/2020 7:39:48 PM EDT
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ADM UIC-10. The caliber swap seems interesting, doesnt that still require the proprietary uppers? Like the LMT it's an interesting concept except the actual cost of employing it is significant. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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F the inter web It’s 100% reliable Uses a standard AR rear stock with AR 10 hybrid sized lower The rails are all usable It’s SCAR accurate at 100 and I’ve owned BOTH and sold the SCAR it’s not worth $3k with a crappy trigger It’s 100% Ambi Go find another AR -10 that has that ? Mag release and bolt release? And ability to swap to smaller calibers with a $100 mag well adapter and a buffer? Really? Yes now they are $2k duh they are not some cobbled together parts kit worth shit in 5 years They are collector guns that shoot and are fun I wouldn’t take another SCAR 17 if you gave it to me This is a really unique gun Colt was trying very hard to get “out the box” and win a contract Then in like 2106 the lightened it up by a LB and made it 8.4 empty and I’ve weighed it and it’s correct I have never wanted an AR -10 because of weight and just heft of things and bought the SCAR and a Geissele I never felt it was that special for over $3k I’ve shot them all trust me I’ve had FAL’s, HK-91’s M1A’s, Galil’s, and I’ve shot AR-10’s The FAL and this Colt are my two .308’s I’ve kept The caliber swap seems interesting, doesnt that still require the proprietary uppers? Like the LMT it's an interesting concept except the actual cost of employing it is significant. |
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