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So, I had this surplus German 7.62 ammo for years now, leftovers from when I had a FAL and a PTR. But after debating about another ptr or going the AR 10 route, I can firmly say I regret going the ar10 route. Man, this thing weights a ton. Shoots well though. Now I just need to find a good optic for it. 

 

BCA BC 10. 18in barrel. I replaced the trigger, grip and stock day one (why? Because I wanted to). I will probably replace the stock again.

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2 minutes ago, RC3 said:

Really well actually 

That's good to hear. I just picked up a cheap AR10 from PSA. Haven't shot it yet. I have always been a FAL guy but wanted something more modern. But dang is it heavy lol

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1 minute ago, mobhs said:

That's good to hear. I just picked up a cheap AR10 from PSA. Haven't shot it yet. I have always been a FAL guy but wanted something more modern. But dang is it heavy lol

That's what was really shocking about it. My old PTR and FAL were not this heavy. 

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It looks like that's a DPMS pattern LR308, not an AR10. They are good guns, and capable of being much more accurate than the PTR, FAL, or even SCAR-type piston guns if you get something other than a Bear Creek barrel. Even the heavy-for-class BCA is still lighter than the rifles you mentioned, though - you may be having optimistic memory. 😉 The BCA might be 8 or 9 lbs... those old battle rifles are all 10lbs dry.

If you want something more tactical/battle rifle handy, try Ruger's new SFAR. All the punch of a 308 using essentially AR15-sized hardware and furniture. It is amazing - the weight feels like an AR in the hand.

Ruger® SFAR™ Autoloading Rifle Model 5610

I just picked one up and kitted it out; I like it so much, I want to get another one. I will wait until they come out with a 6.5 Creedmoor version before dropping the coin into a second one. They do not take typical DPMS pattern LR308 barrels due to the hybrid sizing.

 

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On 1/30/2023 at 10:56 PM, derf said:

Surely it can’t be that heavy. Drag this thing around for a while. 

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Never liked the m1 garand or the m14. So I wouldn't be able to compare 

On 1/31/2023 at 8:29 AM, DocHawk said:

It looks like that's a DPMS pattern LR308, not an AR10. They are good guns, and capable of being much more accurate than the PTR, FAL, or even SCAR-type piston guns if you get something other than a Bear Creek barrel. Even the heavy-for-class BCA is still lighter than the rifles you mentioned, though - you may be having optimistic memory. 😉 The BCA might be 8 or 9 lbs... those old battle rifles are all 10lbs dry.

If you want something more tactical/battle rifle handy, try Ruger's new SFAR. All the punch of a 308 using essentially AR15-sized hardware and furniture. It is amazing - the weight feels like an AR in the hand.

Ruger® SFAR™ Autoloading Rifle Model 5610

I just picked one up and kitted it out; I like it so much, I want to get another one. I will wait until they come out with a 6.5 Creedmoor version before dropping the coin into a second one. They do not take typical DPMS pattern LR308 barrels due to the hybrid sizing.

 

I just wanted something inexpensive to get into longer range shooting. It's going to suit my purposes well. I just need to get the optics and range situation now. Also, no need to get too technical. Still a semi auto 308. BCA also has some really good stuff. 

On 1/31/2023 at 4:57 PM, Johnny Rotten said:

Need mo quad rails

Never again. (I do kinda miss them)

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