AR10 value OPINION

[Sisco]

12 minutes ago, Rsquared said:

I'd jump all over that deal all day long. It's easy to change barrels if you end up not liking the 20"

Agree

[Lonewolf McQuade]

20 minutes ago, Belt Fed said:

Good, my card is safe.

Not so fast, I'm getting a cash advance from your card. Good attempt at trying to be optimistic though, so points for that 🤣

[Lonewolf McQuade]

21 minutes ago, Sisco said:

Don’t think you will be sorry. That hand guard by the way is free floating and standard on the AR10T.

I think you're correct. As long as the scope isn't blown out or fucked up, it will be worth  getting the combo

[Sisco]

1 hour ago, Lonewolf McQuade said:

Not so fast, I'm getting a cash advance from your card. Good attempt at trying to be optimistic though, so points for that 🤣

[Rsquared]

1 hour ago, Lonewolf McQuade said:

I think you're correct. As long as the scope isn't blown out or fucked up, it will be worth  getting the combo

You said it's a Trijicon. It'll be ok. They make pretty stout stuff. You could spike my ACOG that I have on a 10 carbine like a football, and that thing would keep working.

This is actually a pretty sweet deal that you've stumbled across brother. Like I said earlier, I'd pounce on that for sure. Hell, these days, that price is good just for the rifle. You add in the optic.....it just pumps up the value of the deal. And don't underestimate the mags that your friend is gonna get to you. The 10B mags are solid. Hell, I've got those things piled up ass high to a 6 foot Indian (no offense intended Magwa ). I've never had an issue with ANY of my 20 rounders. They just work.

[Lonewolf McQuade]

28 minutes ago, Sisco said:

You'd think at his age he'd realize he can't take it with him & start being a little more generous 

[Lonewolf McQuade]

1 hour ago, Rsquared said:

You said it's a Trijicon. It'll be ok. They make pretty stout stuff. You could spike my ACOG that I have on a 10 carbine like a football, and that thing would keep working.

This is actually a pretty sweet deal that you've stumbled across brother. Like I said earlier, I'd pounce on that for sure. Hell, these days, that price is good just for the rifle. You add in the optic.....it just pumps up the value of the deal. And don't underestimate the mags that your friend is gonna get to you. The 10B mags are solid. Hell, I've got those things piled up ass high to a 6 foot Indian (no offense intended Magwa ). I've never had an issue with ANY of my 20 rounders. They just work.

Thanks for the reassuring information. 

[Magwa]

7 hours ago, Rsquared said:

You said it's a Trijicon. It'll be ok. They make pretty stout stuff. You could spike my ACOG that I have on a 10 carbine like a football, and that thing would keep working.

This is actually a pretty sweet deal that you've stumbled across brother. Like I said earlier, I'd pounce on that for sure. Hell, these days, that price is good just for the rifle. You add in the optic.....it just pumps up the value of the deal. And don't underestimate the mags that your friend is gonna get to you. The 10B mags are solid. Hell, I've got those things piled up ass high to a 6 foot Indian (no offense intended Magwa ). I've never had an issue with ANY of my 20 rounders. They just work.

none Taken LOL

[Belt Fed]

You bought this thing yet or not?

[Cliff R]

Deal sounds OK, but it's always a crap-shoot with used optics, even the good stuff.  I try not to factor that in when making a used rifle purchase even if the optics have warranties that may extend beyond the original purchaser.

The 20" "heavy" barrel isn't a good option unless you are going to do all your shooting from a tripod or shooting bench with some sand bags or a good rifle rest.

The first 308-AR I built had a relatively heavy 18" barrel, nearly full length hand guard, plus a pretty heavy scope, and I absolutely HATED it.  Way too front heavy and poor balance.  Fine on range days from the shooting bench but not something fun to carry or hunt big game with.

That purchase/build was actually a good thing for me because I was prompted to build a much lighter rifle with lighter optics and paid close attention to final weight and balance.  Ended up with a 14.7" light profile barrel and even with an A2 stock it only comes across the scales at 10 pounds, but "feels" 10 pounds lighter than the 18" heavy barreled rifle it replaced.  Remarkably they accuracy between those rifles is about the same, but the 14.7" does start to "open" up the groups more after 3rd and 4th round, which is meaningless since I use it for a hunting rifle not target or really long range stuff.......

[Lonewolf McQuade]

4 hours ago, Cliff R said:

Deal sounds OK, but it's always a crap-shoot with used optics, even the good stuff.  I try not to factor that in when making a used rifle purchase even if the optics have warranties that may extend beyond the original purchaser.

The 20" "heavy" barrel isn't a good option unless you are going to do all your shooting from a tripod or shooting bench with some sand bags or a good rifle rest.

The first 308-AR I built had a relatively heavy 18" barrel, nearly full length hand guard, plus a pretty heavy scope, and I absolutely HATED it.  Way too front heavy and poor balance.  Fine on range days from the shooting bench but not something fun to carry or hunt big game with.

That purchase/build was actually a good thing for me because I was prompted to build a much lighter rifle with lighter optics and paid close attention to final weight and balance.  Ended up with a 14.7" light profile barrel and even with an A2 stock it only comes across the scales at 10 pounds, but "feels" 10 pounds lighter than the 18" heavy barreled rifle it replaced.  Remarkably they accuracy between those rifles is about the same, but the 14.7" does start to "open" up the groups more after 3rd and 4th round, which is meaningless since I use it for a hunting rifle not target or really long range stuff.......

Thanks @Cliff R , good points about weight to consider. 

[Lonewolf McQuade]

4 hours ago, Belt Fed said:

You bought this thing yet or not?

They aren't open today. I'm going in Monday morning to see if it's still there & to check it out more thoroughly. 

[Sisco]

On 4/4/2021 at 11:27 AM, Lonewolf McQuade said:

They aren't open today. I'm going in Monday morning to see if it's still there & to check it out more thoroughly. 

Well, what’s the verdict?

[shooterrex]

Yes where are the pics of the new rifle???

Belt-Feds credit card get declined???

Edited April 6, 2021 by shooterrex
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[Lonewolf McQuade]

Couldn't get free of work today. Stupid boss & his priorities.......work WTF! 😠 LINE was busy all day also, couldn't get through to tell them to hold it even

[Belt Fed]

I'll post pics of it here shortley, i ordered it online. figured if my card was gonna get charged i might as well have the gun.

[Lonewolf McQuade]

1 minute ago, Belt Fed said:

I'll post pics of it here shortley, i ordered it online. figured if my card was gonna get charged i might as well have the gun.

🤣😂

[Comrade_Cthulhu]

Considering that optic alone is 1 grand brand new on Optics Planet, I'd say that's a "buy that mfer before someone else can."

[Lonewolf McQuade]

1 minute ago, Comrade_Cthulhu said:

Considering that optic alone is 1 grand brand new on Optics Planet, I'd say that's a "buy that mfer before someone else can."

Agree. 

[98Z5V]

BUY THIS THING ALREADY!!!   For that optic, it's like getting a free rifle to go WITH it! 

Call in sick tomorrow, brother...  for fuks sake.  I'll bet it's not there anymore.  The 10T was the "Target model."  It won't fuk you over.  MSRP on the damn scope is $1,399~$1,599, depending on what reticle it's got...

Edited April 6, 2021 by 98Z5V

[Belt Fed]

4 hours ago, 98Z5V said:

BUY THIS THING ALREADY!!!

He's too late, it shipped and will be here friday.

[Lonewolf McQuade]

5 hours ago, 98Z5V said:

BUY THIS THING ALREADY!!!   For that optic, it's like getting a free rifle to go WITH it! 

Call in sick tomorrow, brother...  for fuks sake.  I'll bet it's not there anymore.  The 10T was the "Target model."  It won't fuk you over.  MSRP on the damn scope is $1,399~$1,599, depending on what reticle it's got...

I'm going to try today. 

[Lonewolf McQuade]

1 hour ago, Belt Fed said:

He's too late, it shipped and will be here friday.

I'm against abuse of the elderly,  but you're really makin me revisit my stance!

[Lonewolf McQuade]

Fortunately for @Belt Fed, he gets to live & go broke again today. LGS still has it & put it in the back to hold for me till I get there

[Sisco]

58 minutes ago, Lonewolf McQuade said:

Fortunately for @Belt Fed, he gets to live & go broke again today. LGS still has it & put it in the back to hold for me till I get there

Out standing! Congrats! Post some pics when you get it.