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I am a little late to the game on this one but I just read this article not long ago. https://www.themeateater.com/hunt/firearm-hunting/rugers-sfar-is-built-for-hunters-should-you-get-one-before-its-too-late There are some other forums and videos reporting that the SFAR and some other items are no longer listed on Ruger's website.

Thank you for the info everyone, it is most helpful!

I have been reading through threads on this site to get an education on 308 ARs. Some of the cautionary tales and problem solving journeys have really gotten my attention. Some threads are from a few years ago or more and I was curious if anyone knows if any manufacturers have seen any of the problem identification and resolution threads and taken the lessons learned to heart? I was going to ask about Palmetto State Armory but a relatively recent thread seems to have answered that question: https://forum.308ar.com/topic/36579-psa-swings-misses-again/#comment-399420 I read a thread from a few years ago about an Aero Precision build where the gas port diameter was the main problem: https://forum.308ar.com/topic/23066-new-aero-precision-m5-build-is-jamming/ Does anyone know if this is still an issue with Aero Precision barrels?

Thanks for the help and advice! I did ask about recoil spring and buffer length but that was all the info that was provided. If 98Z5V says LFA is good to go, that is good enough for me!

I asked Live Free Armory some questions regarding some specifications of their LF308 Battle Rifle. This is the information they sent me: Patterned after DPMS High profile Gen 1 The buffer is 4.3 oz The buffer spring is 308 carbine length Buffer tube depth is 7 inch Gas tube is midlength Gas block area is .750 Gas port diameter on the barrels we are currently using are .076 I read over the thread on Barrel Gas Port Size and Gas tubes, barrel gas ports, and buffer weight. It seems like the buffer is on the lighter side and the gas port is kind of small. Does that sound right?

That is some great shooting! Glad to hear your SFAR is running just fine. I have a few questions if you don't mind: Is that a 20 inch barrel? What ammo were you shooting? How is the adjustable gas block working out? Did you change out any parts?

Found this video review of a POF Rogue, looks like a 16.5 inch barrel. He bought it used and had to change out the spring and buffer to get it working right. He also added an adjustable gas block.

I noticed this rifle in a post on another AR forum. The poster there bought one and gives his initial impression and a brief review. https://www.ar15.com/forums/ar-15/New-POF-Rogue-18-5-inch-308-SFAR-competition-/121-788491/?r=-1&page=1&anc=bottom#bottom I cannot find the rifle on POF's website but it does show up on other retailer's websites. https://www.guns.com/firearms/p/patriot-ordnance-factory-pof-rogue?i=404842 Looks promising, I have heard good things about POF.

We have a warm spell the past two days with highs in the low 60s and lows in the mid 40s. We took the opportunity to put up Christmas decorations and test everything out.

I saw an earlier thread talking about adding Live Free Armory to the list of manufacturers. There was also discussion about merging the Matrix Aerospace section as that was their former name. Did LFA ever get added? The last mention I saw of them in this forum was some years ago.

And Armed Eye Doc with the save! Really though, thank you to everyone who replied. That is a lot of useful info for which I am grateful! A big question is whether or not Armalite still uses these parts in the rifles they currently produce. You would think they would but when one assumes...

Yep. After I read some threads on buffers and springs, I looked for the AR10rekit01 6-position receiver extension kit online. It's a little difficult to find, particularly because items with similar names show up on different sites and it is difficult to tell if that is the actual kit. For example, is this kit the real thing? https://ar15parts.com/products/ar-10-buffer-tube-kit-6-position-assembly/

Thanks for the info! Kind of a bummer that even a complete lower built for .308 chambering can have buffers that not the correct weight. You would think that whatever costs they are trying to save is not worth the angry customers.

I know this is a year later but I am new to the forum, bear with me. I am baffled how he got his SFAR to work and perform well after all the videos and reviews I have read of people having issues with their SFAR. Did he just get lucky or something?

Might take a little time to make that happen

I have read through a lot of the "What You Need To Know" section but I am still unclear on something. There is a lot of discussion on using parts from different companies. But if I use a complete lower, complete upper, bolt carrier group, and charging handle all from the same company, can I trust that it will all work together properly? For example, I have read some discussions about some folks having to procure different buffers or springs to get a rifle working. But that seems to happen mostly with components sourced from a variety of different manufacturers. Are there cases where even with all the parts from the same maker, it still has issues? And I am talking about cases outside of PSA, which seem to belong in a completely separate category from what I have read on this forum. Thanks in advance for the help and advice everyone.

I have tried looking aorund for reviews on this rifle and have found very little. Most of the reviews of Armalite stuff are from years ago and about models that are not made anymore. Anyone have any experience with this Armalite product and willing to share their thoughts? https://armalite.com/product/ar10-tactical-rifles/ar-10-18-tactical-rifle/

Greetings from western Missouri! I own other firearms but I am new to AR style rifles. Somehow I got through years of active duty Air Force service without ever firing a M-16 or M-4. I got a crash course in how to handle one if I ever had to pick one up off the ground. I did not fire an AR-type rifle until after I left active duty. I have to say, I quite liked the rifle. I have known about this forum for some time and I decided to join the site once I made up my mind to get an AR rifle in .308. I want to due some research before I buy though and I thought this forum would be a great resource to help me make an informed decision. I plan to use the rifle for target shooting on the range and eventually do some hunting, maybe hog and deer. Looking forward to meeting everyone and future discussions !