Armed Eye Doc Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 My AR57 was the second AR after my LAR-8. It is fun and easy to shoot, just not as cheap to shoot as I would prefer. PSA frequently has AE ammo for $16 and FN ammo for $18. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 One word: Boom. Swamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saiga308 Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 I enjoy the feel, sound and the accuracy at distance of the 308. Ammo prices aren’t too bad either. Plus nothing beats having 2 uppers and a single nice firearm. One short barrel for fun and long for competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 13 minutes ago, Saiga308 said: I enjoy the feel, sound and the accuracy at distance of the 308. Ammo prices aren’t too bad either. Plus nothing beats having 2 uppers and a single nice firearm. One short barrel for fun and long for competition. I have a slightly different opinion - why don't you build another lower receiver, complete. That way, you'll have two functional rifles. Instead of one rifle, and one fancy club... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 10 hours ago, 98Z5V said: I have a slightly different opinion - why don't you build another lower receiver, complete. That way, you'll have two functional rifles. Instead of one rifle, and one fancy club... Yes! Come over to the dark side my friend! *drops handful of roll pins* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 That is the same, sane logic that has me with a to tight safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saiga308 Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 Yea I guess I could do that guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Hard hitting ft/lbs of a 30cal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weflyplanes Posted March 8, 2018 Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 Was looking at the 375Socom in the AR15 platform then i ran across the 375Raptor in the Ar10 platform and the numbers were outstanding so the rest is history. I completed the rifle two months ago and am very happy with the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted March 10, 2018 Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 Another newbie here, but only my membership in the AR-10 pattern club. My first rifle was a Winchester .22 pump, bought new for me on my 6th birthday, and it will qualify for social security this summer. Yes, I've still got it. I'm here because of my wife. She made me do it. She asked me, "If you could only have one rifle, what would it be?" That brought up the best all-around caliber (.308, naturally) and the best launcher for said caliber. After a lot of comparisons, the AR-10 rose to the top. Of those, a DPMS G2 edged out the others, mostly because of weight, accuracy, and cost. And now I'm finding changes I want to make. Don't ask me to come to the dark side ... I can't afford it. But I'll admit the light's getting dimmer around here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted March 11, 2018 Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 Retirement is a great time, your going to love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpete Posted March 11, 2018 Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 20 hours ago, Sharpshooter said: And now I'm finding changes I want to make. Don't ask me to come to the dark side ... I can't afford it. But I'll admit the light's getting dimmer around here! You have already crossed over to the darkside by being here. This group of enabling gun nuts will help you drain your wallet faster than you can imagine. They will also get you through any misfortunes that pop up along the way toward rifle perfection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted March 11, 2018 Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 Shooter lets buils something that's lightweight and something you can be proud of....lets start with this awesome crème de la crème matched upper and lower ...this will make your finished weight awesome. I pimped this to an new member and it came out great https://2a-arms.com/products/xanthos-lite-large-frame-receiver-set I had to go to a hybrid upper to get into the 6 pound range 8 pounds with optics.....but if you get this and shop around for cheaper...and get their matching barrel https://2a-arms.com/products/18-2a-lightweight-308-barrel or the faxon gunner you will have a 3k gun for bout 1700/1800 if you search some threads theres a thread that I priced out fully and where to get and how much...check it out don't be buying any junk or build a junker....it only costs 10 percent to go first class.......oh crap that was in the 70's Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrestcav Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 Dad Decided he didn't want his dpms lr308 ap4 and wanted my m1a instead, so we swapped. He carried an m14 for 4 years in The Corps and was very familiar with it operation. I had already made upgrades on both rifles. Now i'll concentrate on building the ar. Plus I was raised on the big hole theory of.308 and 45acp. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oli700 Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 I had done a review of a Ballistic Advantage barrel .....long story short I love them but had a hard time getting MOA out of a barrel, is have three more in rifles. I called and got told I should try Federal match.... great ammo but a slap in the face to me . Avid reloader and I take my MOA 556’s to the 600 yard line all the time so I feel like I make better ammo than Federal. two years go by and I forget all about it because MOA out of this particular set up means nothing to me. However I had ran across their Facebook page and being new to Facebook,a year now, I left a review of how I love them , workmanship, materials and attention to detail but really feel like they should lose the moa guarantee because they don’t need that imo. They replied with an apology and wanted a chance to make it right . Both things unnecessary I replied , I tried two years prior . To which Clint Hanson replied to me requesting my phone number so he can talk to me about this . I assured him there was nothing to be done but he insisted. After talking with Clint for a while about making barrels , I’m an ex barrel maker , he said to me “ well I know your not looking for anything but when you build your next rifle the barrel is on me “ ..... I assured him that wasn’t necessary but he insisted again . I’ve barreled a couple 308’s for friends but never had one of my own . So I told Clint a 16” 308 would be awesome. He sent me two ....wants me to review one. I kept the Hanson profile and sold the other and purchased a BCG .... so here I am learning all I can about the buffer sytem . Picked up the 6 position Armalite buffer kit thanks to this site....... all I have left to pick up is a handgaurd , buis and a scope/mount then I will be shooting my own 308 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoalCracker Posted May 3, 2018 Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 I was looking into an M14/M1A style rifle at first. Then I harbored thoughts of converting my Garand to a mag fed shorty. Lots of reading later I decided a 308 AR style rifle was my way to go. Now if only my upper from PSA would get here.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL303 Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 (edited) Having bought, built and owned many variants of the AR15 platform I wanted something bigger but familiar. Own a couple .308 bolts but now building my first AR 308. Need my BCG to get her and decide on optic. Edited July 13, 2018 by AL303 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted July 14, 2018 Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 Well.....did not move from AR15 platform.Still find it a top choice for SHTF.The 10 was purchased........after a hunting trip went sour with a 8’ tall 700lb hairy bi pedal anaimal on my 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armed Eye Doc Posted July 14, 2018 Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 3 hours ago, Bigfoot said: Well.....did not move from AR15 platform.Still find it a top choice for SHTF.The 10 was purchased........after a hunting trip went sour with a 8’ tall 700lb hairy bi pedal anaimal on my 6. @392heminut What did he do to get you to chase him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted July 14, 2018 Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, Armed Eye Doc said: @392heminut What did he do to get you to chase him? He stole my 5th of patron.. Must have been of Mexican strain. Edited July 14, 2018 by Bigfoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 I saw Bigfoot once too then realized it was a black bear. Years early I just about shit my sleeping bag hearing screaming in the woods but later found out it was a territorial gray fox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfoosh006 Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 On 1/16/2018 at 7:34 AM, Matt.Cross said: Yes! Come over to the dark side my friend! *drops handful of roll pins* Lol !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfoosh006 Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 On 1/16/2018 at 12:00 PM, unforgiven said: That is the same, sane logic that has me with a to tight safe. AND this ! Time for a third safe ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfoosh006 Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 I had always wanted a .308 AR... just to see if it stacked up against the M21... ( which they do, and are easier to fuss over and remain accurate for longer periods between cleaning ) And that lead to a 6.5CM... and different barrel lengths and brands in the ever growing clan.... It is a hobby that will suck your bank accounts dry.... Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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