Shaggy Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Knight's Armament M110, but couldn't afford it so I bought the DPMS LRT-SASS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired JM Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 My AR10 replaced an ammo sensitive M1A Scout. I used to be a big fan of the rifle until I got a chance to use an M110 during my last tour. As someone else said, the M14/M1A community is always looking for original GI parts for their rifles. I got tired of "chasing the dragon," so to speak. It's hard accurizing an M14/M1A; it's even harder to keep it that way. Sure, you have to lube an AR more than and M14. But a bottle of lube is much cheaper than a NM op-rod.Plus mounting optics is way easier, parts are more readily available and the AR series (regardless of caliber) has waaaaay better ergonomics than the M14/M1A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argonaut Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Next step from an AR15 I guess. I've had a variety of ARs and other 5.56 rifles, as well as an M1A long ago. I liked that M1A, but I like the AR platform for its versatility, and the power and range of the 308 round on that platform is a real plus. I only shot my M1A with iron sights and I like that optics are easy to mount on my 308AR. Its more accurate with less work too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moagm316 Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 .308 was the outgrowth of my affection for the AR15. I got hooked on the AR platform because of the customization options available. Building is the fun part for me personally. I want to shoot longer ranges and the 5.56 just does not get out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Just like the other guys once I got used to the 5.56 then got a .308 bolt but was not comfortable for me to shoot and you lose your spot weld when you pull the bolt.Since I became familiar with the operation and maintenance .308 AR was the next move got lucky searching for info after buying rifle and found you guys glad I did I have learned a lot and continue to learn.You guys are also nice to communicate with, this posting is a first for me and a lot of fun and for me anyway am happy with my Rock River products.Shoot on brothers. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 I only shot my M1A with iron sights and I like that optics are easy to mount on my 308AR. Its more accurate with less work too.That's a mouthful there, Argonaut! Shopping a scope mount for any M14 type rifle is an experience in mind bogglement for sure. The new chassis make it easier to mount a scope but often double the price of the rifle.I was plenty good with the irons though. Hard to beat a good set of NM peeps.Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soofley Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 well its only been 4 months since i got into this whole firearms scene. I started off with a prebuilt ar15. I wasn't satisfied by it and i have the tendency to fiddle around with things, disassemble/reassemble things, so a couple of months later i built my own "fARkenstein". Now I heard that .308 is a little bit more trickier to build so here i am..... and I also want a longer range rifle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Soofley, hold onto your first guns!! You'll find legions of people that regret selling that first gun.I've gone full-circle...bought and sold most one of everything, now restocking that stuff I really wish I hadn't gotten rid of it.Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timing Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 Was getting sick and tired of having my shoulder killed by the 300winmag, I've always enjoyed hunting deer with the AR, however 5.56 can't do poop on a brown bear(protection, not hunting) therefore the AR only got to go hunting in certain areas. When I finally got around to deciding on a smaller caliber, the 308 in an AR platform made total sense. I was about to purchase an armalite, however the company did some actions I disagree with on a moral level, thus leading me to the DPMS platform.Never been happier, actually makes shooting the 5.56 less enjoyable.Not sure if the 5.56 will ever go deer hunting again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navajo Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Admired the originals. Missed out on the Paragon version. Have owned 5 Armalites, still have two. Love the .308. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMAN Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 I started with an AR15 and really liked the platform. I don't like bolts guns so when I thought about long range and hunting I traded an AR 15 for a DPMS ap4. That is now my favorite gun! Accurate, fun and not too much recoil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seakrakken Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 I loved my CMMG carbine.Then someone I knew said the word Poodle-Popper.Suddenly I needed an Armalite AR-10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loridah Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 I have owned an AR-10 armalite .308. It was an awesome rifle, but, to my dismay, I couldnt reload for it. I tried everything. It would only feed factory. I was wondering if anyone had owned an LMT .308 and if you can reload for it. If I cant reload for it, I dont want it. Thanks in advance. WG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Why could you not reload for that rifle? What didn't work? No reason it shouldn't have worked - many reload for that platform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojodiablo Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 It's like this: You can shoot it, and the bullet will do its' job. A 22lr will 'kill' most things if done right. Then, there is distance; to reach out and touch something. All bolt rifles excel at this to some degree or another. Then, there is the ability to put more ammo into the target, whether to drop it faster, or to drop more of said target in a given amount of time. Plus, more bullets sent downstream creates intimidation. The AR15 excels at this.Then, there is the intimidation factor, tied to the ability to drop more than one target in a given amount of time....... coupled with the ability to rip off an appendage or 2. The AR10 platform.But the reason I finally bought one??? Got a smokin' deal on the rifle. <thumbsup> $900 for the rifle, sling, optic, case, 5 Pmags, and 2 Bushmaster mags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bore Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Because the AR platform was not big enough to shoot the bullets in the round I wanted. While the AR-15 will shoot the .500 Phantom with hunting type bullets, the platform is too short to shoot the .500 Phantom with BMG bullets loaded for high BC and subsonic use. Next came the need for an elephant gun in an AR type platform, and again, the AR-15 was too short to handle the length of the .470 Rhino. Then the .358 HDH, same story, needed the length for the bullets I wanted to use at the depth I wanted to seat them. Finally a factory round, the .338 Federal. Rather boring compared to the others but a great rifle none the less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippies_suck Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I've grown bored with the .223/5.56 platform. I'm starting to like the idea of shooting distance now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Welcome brother hippies_suck. <laughs> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikS Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Wanted a hunting rifle that would p%#^ off the left wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariodesmo Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Hunting? Target? Range? Power? Natural progression after getting bored with AR-15's? Just cuz? Something else? <munch>All of the above, plus it just looks right. It looks like a seriouscaliber and its performance proves it. I love the low recoil,down range ballistics, and mostly not overly expensive to shoot! <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtspike Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 natural progression carried m16 for a while. few years later pre-ban bushy carbine (yep one of THOSE states) next got a little more addicted ,kit rifle from shurlucks 20in h-bar still love that basic rig carry handle and all,next lr308 off shelf scoped it up for break-in four days freezeing the chance of any more kids off. fingers numb but worth it. sorry for the mission creep but love the power and range of the 308 that the 15s cant get. even that said did just finished mini-sass build. did flute the lr and slap a benny cooley on it,prs stock,rra 2 stage,precision grip,gun fighter charge handle,10x40 osprey--------------------- insert joke but it fell off bench to concrete pad no prob just fresh alum. scars. love my 308 panther. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle10 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Wanted a gas gun, already have a very expensive caliber bolt gun, wanted something more affordable to shoot. Love the way they look and has the ability to inflict serious damage at good distances as well, plus the way politics is in this country right now, they may get banned(along with others), so now or never to me..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigt77 Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 I purchased a DS M4 mounted an Eotech HWS and 3x Mag. One weekend I went to my dads property hunted a little bit and at the end did some target practice with the 5.56.Afterwards my father pulled my man card and said to me, "thats nice son I but I wouldn't consider getting one unless they made it in a mans caliber like a 308".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjmartin03fatboy Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 I wanted to add to my family (3) 5.56 & (1) lr-308 the man of the house!! <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoFail Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Because my brother in law has a 24" SR25, an original one from Stoner's first go around with KAC. (is it accurate to put it that way?), and I want to see if I can out shoot him with my 16" at 100 :)And one shot one kill factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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