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Posted: 1/27/2016 12:16:46 AM EDT
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did a quick search to no avail.
Just wondering what the consensus is regarding Windham Weaponry 308 AR's. I'm looking to get a 308 AR. hoping to spend around or less than1400 for full rifle. Plan to use it for hunting mostly, but also want it to be able to be fairly accurate at range(400+yds). I don't have the tools to build one, so i'm interested in buying a complete rifle. From what I've read and my price point considered, I'm currently leaning towards a Windham Weaponry looking at this one at Academy Academy SRC or maybe stretch my budget a bit and get this one from cabelas Cabelas WW Tactical hoping to get some input from folks who have experience with either of these choices and/or other options(full rifles) in this price range. I know building one from parts can yield optimal results, but I don't have the space/tools/skills to do so. so i'm looking for a rifle I can buy, toss on a decent scope and get the job done. price point does not include scope. |
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I own one. It's an amazing rifle for just over $1,500.00 dollars. I shoot very accurately out to 500 yards with it - as I've shown in other threads.
I've added a lot of upgrades - Hogue OverMolded Adjustable Stock Bravo Company Mod 4 Charging Handle Timney AR10 Competition Trigger Houge OverMolded Grip Geiselle Low Profile Gas Block Midwest Industries SS-KeyMod Free Float Handguard Larue LT158 Scope Mount Leupold VX-6 1-6 Illuminated Reticle Here's some additional info from the Windham website. I searched all the major players. I like gas impingement vs gas piston. I like the fewest amount of proprietary parts as possible. I wanted a quality manufacturer. I wanted to stay under $1,500.00 - as I had only $3,000 for the whole project. It's my hunting rifle. It's my favorite target rifle. What's Different about the .308 SRC? Caliber: This rifle is designed - and chambered for - the .308 Winchester round, but it is important to note that it will also chamber and safely fire the common 7.62 x 51mm round. The Magpul PMag Magazine supplied with this rifle works equally well with either cartridge. Receivers: On the .308, the receivers are CNC machined from 7075 T6 Aircraft Aluminum Forgings large enough to contain the caliber specific - and unique - bolt carrier and bolt. The lower receiver has machined sockets each side behind the pistol grip that are intended for Quick Detach sling swivels similar to that supplied on the barrel's gas block. This feature offers multiple sling attachment points. Bolt & Bolt Carrier: These are unique, and caliber specific to the .308. Internal parts however, such as Gas Key, Gas Key Screws, and Firing Pin Retaining Pin, are standard "AR" parts. Buffer & Action Spring: These parts are specific to the .308. The Buffer is shorter, and the Action Spring has a few less coils than an AR, but removal and maintenance are the same. The Telescoping Buttstock is the same as an AR, and the Buffer and Action Spring function in exactly the same way. Trigger Guard: On the .308 SRC, the Trigger Guard is an integral machined aluminum part of the Lower Receiver, and does not swivel down from the Lower Receiver. Pivot & Takedown Pins: The Pivot Pin is longer than an AR type, but held within the Lower with standard AR Detent and Spring. The Takedown Pin is an AR part, and is retained within the Lower by a standard AR Detent and Spring, but is held in place by the Pistol Grip just like the Safety parts rather than from the rear of the Lower like on an AR. Hammer & Trigger: The Hammer, Trigger, their Springs and Pins, are all AR type parts, and function just as in an AR-15 rifle. Ejection Port Cover & Ejection Port Cover Rod: The Ejection Port Cover is larger than on an AR in accordance with the larger .308 cartridges, and the Ejection Port Cover Rod is not retained with a C-clip as on an AR, but rather fits in a blind hole so it won't slide out to the rear. Forward movement of the rod is stopped by the Barrel Nut. Hogue Beavertail Pistol Grip: This is a quality aftermarket part that while not specific to only the .308 SRC, is nevertheless very well suited for it. It fits larger hands a bit better, and its "beavertail backstrap" snugly fits the Lower Receiver and provides better padding for the webbing between the thumb and index finger with the slightly heavier recoil of the .308 cartridge. Bolt Catch Screw: The attachment of the Bolt Catch on the .308 Lower Receiver is different than on AR lowers. A special Allen head pin/screw (with 1/16" socket) is used to hold the Bolt Catch in place. The function and operation of the Bolt Catch are identical to the AR type rifle. Charging Handle: Longer, and specific to the .308, the Charging Handle is machined from 7075 T6 aluminum like its AR counterpart and the Latch, Latch Spring and Spring Pin are also standard AR parts. Handguards & Gas Tube: The Handguards are mid-length, and removal or installation is identical to shorter AR type parts. The Gas Tube is also a mid-length unit (shown superimposed over the handguards in this photo). Its gas impingement system function, any cleaning / maintenance procedures, are identical to the AR. .308 Gas Block: While identical in function to the units found on .223 rifles , this gas block has been machined to receive the Quick Detach Push Button Sling Swivel shown here to offer rapid adjustment of sling positions, and ease in stripping down the rifle for cleaning or maintenance operations. The Picatinny Rail on the Gas Block is on the same plane as the Upper Receiver for optimum sight function. Barrel: The .308 SRC's barrel is 16.5" long, Medium Profile, Chrome Lined in Bore & Chamber. It is machined from Chrome Moly Vanadium 11595E Steel, and fitted with an A2 Type Flash Suppressor specific to the .308 caliber (threaded 5/8ths x 24 tpi). Rifling is 1 turn in 10" - Right Hand Twist - 6 Lands & Grooves. Break-in procedure for this Chrome Lined Barrel is similar to the AR type rifles. We recommend breaking the rifle in with any good quality brass cased ammunition - approximately 100 rounds. Then clean the barrel thoroughly, and its ready for the range or the hunt. |
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I have the Windham with the 15" Midwest free float rail. It's a great rifle. The fit and finish is excellent. I have shot 100 rounds of 7.62x51 Aguila and it ran great.
The only thing I wish Windham would do is put an adjustable gas block on it. When I shot suppressed it sped the rifle up and I had problems. That is where a piston rifle is better. Another plus is you can order their spare complete bolt carrier and gas tube off their website. Most companies won't let you do that. That means the world to me. Try getting a spare part from Sig. Lol Great Rifle and if you sit it beside a $2800 DD, you would never guess it's $1250 cause the quality is just as good. |
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I'm in the same boat as the original sender, though I'd be willing to spend a bit more. AR will be used primarily for hunting. I've narrowed my choices to the following:
Adams Arms Small Frame Patrol Enhanced $1488 Colt AR901-16S $1399 M&P10 Model811308 $1619 Windham SRC-308 Model R18FSFST Midwest Industries MI 16" .308 $1599 I'm leaning toward the Adams Arms AR. Intrigued by the Midwest Industries AR but there seems to be virtually no information about it. Would appreciate any insight those on this forum can provide. |
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did some more internet research and discovered
armalite vsr wondering how it stacks up against Cabelas WW Tactical main purpose is hunting, but i'd like it to be decently accurate at ranges over 400yds. the armalite is a bit over what I wanted to spend, but if it is more accurate than the ww out of the box, I might go for it(would have to save up for a bit longer though) |
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