I have a Ruger SFAR 20" 308 nearing the size of AR15 profile which I run with the gas block turned OFF for no semi-auto action, running it as a straight pull bolt action.....no action noise/movement til I want it, no brass in the air position tell, no searching for brass under deer stand, in weeds, slightly more muzzle velocity. Use it largely for deer hunting, plinking, ATV gun. Very reliable, under 1 MOA with a variety of factory ammo. Run numerous other AR10 platforms from several manufacturers (not all are interchangeable like Mil Spec AR15, as there is no AR10 mil spec) as straight pull bolt actions. Not busting down doors, clearing structures any more, prefer the bolt action control while still retaining the semi-auto option. Down side for the Ruger is there aren't other complete uppers that you can swap calibers. That's the benefit of other AR10 platforms being able to run numerus different calibers, like in the AR15 platform.
That's the kind of info I'm looking for. I didn't realize Ruger had that limitation with swapping uppers. What makes would you suggest that can be swapped out for different calibers?
If you want to swap uppers you either have to buy more of the same brand small frame uppers or if you just want more interchangeability then the large frame AR has more upper options.
That said, the uppers do not all fit the same even in the large frame options
Basically. Buy the same mfr of the lower/upper you buy and you will have less interchangabilty/fitment problems
That said, the uppers do not all fit the same even in the large frame options
Basically. Buy the same mfr of the lower/upper you buy and you will have less interchangabilty/fitment problems
Any particular brands to avoid or look for? Any handy features some have that others don't?
Some of the sig ar10s look pretty good that I've seen but I haven't shot one. I've got a HK mr762 and a gap10 that I use for pigs and both are amazing but a bit higher then that budget. I had a armalite super sass that was amazing also but idk what they go for these days. Down side to it was that it only took their mags which my hk is the same way, you're stuck buying their $80 mags if you want any extras.
I don't know if you can find a used one for $2K or less but, I have an Armalite AR-10T that is very accurate. It will do a one hole 3 shot group off my bipod at 100 yards when I do my part.
Checked a few out today. I think I'm gonna steer her towards the SA Saint Victor. It's a bit on the heavy side, but it felt really solid. Flip up adjustable irons, nice flat trigger, adjustable gas tube... The more I read about it, the more I like it. Any feedback about it?
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