.308 platforms

Can't go wrong with an AR-10. That's all I've got for ya lol.

An M1A with a walnut stock, I know nothing of this weapon...other than I must own it! :rock:



Specifications
Caliber: 7.62mm NATO (.308 Win.)
Barrel: 22", Twist: 1 turn in 12 inches, right hand, four-groove carbon steel
Size Weight: 9.2 pounds, Length: 44 1/3" long
Mechanism: Rotating bolt, gas operated, air cooled, semi-automatic magazine fed
Sights Front: Military square post
Rear: Military aperture with MOA adjustments for both windage and elevation. 26 3/4" sight radius
Capacity: 10/20 round box magazine*
Trigger Pull: 5 to 6 lbs., two-stage military trigger

Remington Model R-25?



Overview:

Remington brought the hunting-rifle prowess, and a leading manufacturer of modular repeating rifles introduced us to the 308 Win platform. What emerged is a masterwork of game-dropping performance and hunt-specific features that will load any camp’s meat pole with unrivaled efficiency – the new Model R-25. An advanced, highly lethal blend of accuracy, fast followups and light recoil chambered for three of today’s most popular short-action hunting cartridges – 243 Win, 7mm-08 Remington and 308 Win. This rifle is everything varmint and predator hunters love about our R-15 in a beefed-up design that easily handles cartridges suitable for big-game hunting.

For peak accuracy, its precision-crafted 20" ChroMoly barrel is freefloated within the machined aluminum fore-end tube. Six longitudinal flutes forward of the gas block keep weight to a minimum and facilitate rapid heat dissipation. The barrel also features a recessed hunting crown to protect the rifling and aid in more consistent bullet flight. When it’s time to make the shot, the R-25’s ergonomic pistol-grip gives you unmatched control and rock-steady aim. As a whole, this rifle has a balanced, stable design that makes it deadly from the offhand position. True to our hunting market, the traditional two-stage trigger found on AR-platform rifles has been exchanged for a crisp, single-stage version that comes from the factory set at 4 1/2 to 5 lbs.

Its carefully tuned upper and lower are machined from rugged aluminum forgings. The entire gun is dressed in Mossy Oak® Treestand™ camo that makes it virtually invisible in the field. We included a 4-round magazine, and the R-25 is compatible with DPMS 308 Win-type magazines and accessories. front and rear sling swivel studs are installed.
Key Features:

* Semi-automatic AR-10-style rifle developed in conjunction with an industry leader in the category
* Free-floated button-rifled 0.680" Muzzle OD ChroMoly barrels with recessed hunting crown for superior accuracy
* Fluted barrel design reduces weight and promotes rapid barrel cooling
* Clean-breaking single-stage hunting trigger (factory set to 4.5-5lbs)
* Receiver-length Picatinny rail for adding optics and accessories
* Ergonomic pistol grip for rock solid aiming and control
* Front and rear sling swivel studs
* Full Mossy Oak® Treestand™ coverage
* Includes 4-round magazine
* Legal for hunting in most states
* Compatible with aftermarket DPMS 308 Win Magazine Boxes
* Lockable hard case included

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I was in the same boat about two years ago, looking for an nice AR platform .308. I needed (wanted really) it for work so it had to be reliable. I'm not a great long distance shooter, I was more looking at the .308 because it shoots through ****, but I wanted it to be fairly accurate.

At the time there were few options out there. The AR10 was the standby but for me, the reliabilty of the modified M14 mag was a concern. The rifles I had experience with overseas did not give me alot of confidence in the platform. Finding solid well built mags for reasonable prices ruled out the Noveske and the GAP versions. Knights was coming out with a rifle and they were promising it would be available for civilians but the cost was prohibitive. DPMS is not a stellar performer so I ruled it out as well. The Remington version of the DPMS is supposed to be better but never really came in a configuration I was looking for.

I settled on the Larue OBR and it is outstanding, but since I bought mine, the price has gone to $3k. Their new PredatAR version is really nice, lightweight and both of their guns work well with $15 P-Mags. I'd seriously give them a look.

The LMT option is also worth considering. LMT makes a solid product and their .308 was adopted by the British. It takes SR25 mags (P-Mags) so reliable magazines are cheap and plentiful. Accuracy is good and it doeshave the interchangeable barrel system if you want to shake things up. Price is around $2K so it's not much more than the Armalite but you get a true milspec gun rather than a hobby gun. If I had to do it again, this would be tough to beat.

Hope this helps.

Got the Armalite AR-10 here. Pretty pleased with it and my other friends who have AR style rifles all liked it as well. One liked it so much he went and got his AR-10 just last December.

Magazines weren't cheap though. Even on sale they were $25 each, but they've been reliable.

I'm shooting a 16" with what amounts to a mid length gas system. The OBR has the switch block gas port for supressed / unsupressed which is really nice, makes shooting with the can super smooth. If that system was available on the PredatAR, I'd probably buy one of those for work, they are only about 8 lbs! The barrel is lighter but guys are still getting sub MOA groups.

One thing about the OBR is the barrel life. They estimate only about 10K which is kinda low when you consider a regular chrome lined AR but much better than say a Remington 700. If you're going to be punching a lot of M80 ball through it for fun, I'd go with the LMT.



It's set up a bit different now, cerrakote and AAC flash supressor but youget the idea.