DustinIL Posted December 1, 2011 Report Posted December 1, 2011 Hello one and all. DustinIL here. Not too difficult to tell where I'm from. FYI it's also same name I use on gunbroker. I'm trying to narrow down my choices for a .308 AR, which will be replacing a ptr-91 I sold, hence I need a replacement ;D. Nothing was wrong with the ptr-91, I just decided to get a .308 with same manual of arms as my ar-15. Plus ergos are a much better on AR. Only downside is prices of mags, but I guess you gotta give and take right? ;D I look forward to being schooled on the world of AR-10 style rifles and the ups and downs of each.
JGshooter Posted December 1, 2011 Report Posted December 1, 2011 Welcome from Texas, Good luck on your .308 AR selection, there are a lot of good choices out there..
planeflyer21 Posted December 1, 2011 Report Posted December 1, 2011 Glad to meet you Dustin!Rock River LAR-8 uses FAL mags, either inch or metric pattern. I got new steel Korean mags from AIM Surplus on sale for $15/ea. They are up to $17 the last time I checked.Thermold makes polymer FAL mags that can be had for $17 or $18 each.My LAR-8 Operator has one major problem...recoil is manageable, it is accurate, and it is reliable, therefore I never have enough ammo on hand!Good luck!Jon
Matt.Cross Posted December 1, 2011 Report Posted December 1, 2011 Welcome to the forums, hope you enjoy your stay!
Robocop1051 Posted December 1, 2011 Report Posted December 1, 2011 There are manufacturers that use HK G3 mags similar to the 91. I think the design (while very sturdy) stinks, but to each his own. I have seen the Euro mil surplus stuff on CTD going for about $2 ea (when bought in large lots).The quality of them isn't all that great (rust, dirt, dings, dents, scratches). I heard that you can usually gut them for parts and make a few decent mags though.
washguy Posted December 2, 2011 Report Posted December 2, 2011 Hiya Dustin ! Welcome aboard ...nothing like building up a 308 yourself...theres some nice choices for you <thumbsup> Wash
DustinIL Posted December 3, 2011 Author Report Posted December 3, 2011 There are manufacturers that use HK G3 mags similar to the 91. I think the design (while very sturdy) stinks, but to each his own. I have seen the Euro mil surplus stuff on CTD going for about $2 ea (when bought in large lots).The quality of them isn't all that great (rust, dirt, dings, dents, scratches). I heard that you can usually gut them for parts and make a few decent mags though.There are indeed. I looked into CMMG's lower (which requires a small bit of milling on the upper), but I didn't want to mess with getting an upper milled, however slight, plus it wouldn't hold bolt open after last shot (no different than ptr-91). True about the surplus magazines, especially the aluminum ones I got...never did try any steel mags. Definitely a luck of the draw, but I usually lucked out and only had to toss one or two out of a buy of 50. It's just really nice paying $2 for a 20 round magazine ;D. I almost went for RRA LAR-308, but I've decided to stick with the DPMS/SR-25 platform of rifles due to more parts inter-changability. Plus, being able to get PMags for them didn't hurt either, lol.
unforgiven Posted December 3, 2011 Report Posted December 3, 2011 Hey bro your in a good place filled with lots of info <thumbsup>Shoot on bro.
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