Armalite AR10 pattern rifle builders.

[Lentuk]

Is there a list of Armalite AR10 pattern rifle builders?

I have only ever had the DPMS LR308 pattern rifles and would like to buy or build an AR10 style rifle, would like to know what manufactures build on the Armilite  AR10 style receivers.

[dpete]

Its pretty much just Armalite.  There may be others I don't know about.

[Sisco]

At this point buy is probably a better option then build. I don’t see many Armalites in gun stores anymore, probably need to either special order or direct from Armalite via an FFL holder. They make an excellent rifle.

[Lentuk]

Well so far I see Daniel Defense and KAC use Armalite style recievers, any others?

[MtnMike]

I believe some (if not all) of Windham Weaponry’s .308s are of the AR10 pattern. You can always ask them. Their Customer Service is golden. 

[jtallen83]

You are going to limit yourself on rail choice with the Armalite route. What is your reasoning for wanting the Armalite pattern?

22 hours ago, Lentuk said:

Armalite style recievers

The caveat, "style" doesn't mean they interchange.

[Lentuk]

[MtnMike]

pulled out the Windham, and I was mistaken. While the receiver exterior is milled at an angle and somewhat resembles an AR10 pattern. It’s actually rounded-so DPMS. 

[Lentuk]

Thats interesting, cast a DPMS to have an Armalite look??

[MtnMike]

Windham has an interesting history.  Without fact checking (which means relying on my memory) my recollection is that they were the original Bushmaster folks.  Founders sold the Bushmaster name and company to Remington and had a non-compete agreement for 5 years or so. After Remington more or less ran Bushmaster into the ground, Windham restarted the old company, re-hiring the best employees and starting with a clean slate and a lot of know how. Make a very good gun for the money IMHO.  Very helpful folks if you ever have any questions or concerns regarding their products.

Edited November 14, 2022 by MtnMike
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[Armed Eye Doc]

Diamondback makes an Armalite patterned receiver set. As has been stated, patterned does not mean it is compatible.

https://diamondbackfirearms.com/?s=Db10+stripped+receiver+

[jtallen83]

12 hours ago, Lentuk said:

Thats interesting, cast a DPMS to have an Armalite look??

Several are the same way, Matrix used the thread pattern and the angle cut but they still don't pair up. 

[MaineMan2]

On 11/12/2022 at 5:23 AM, MtnMike said:

I believe some (if not all) of Windham Weaponry’s .308s are of the AR10 pattern. You can always ask them. Their Customer Service is golden. 

Agree on WW customer service and bang for the buck with Windham Weaponry ARs. My 308 AR from them has DPMS pattern receivers. Bought 1 or 2 years ago. 

Edited November 15, 2022 by MaineMan2

[98Z5V]

In the beginning of Live Free Armory, they made straight Armalite pattern uppers and lowers, including the thread pitch for the barrel nut. At some point, the Armalite design stayed, but the thread pitch went to DPMS pattern.  Eventually, everything went DPMS pattern, including the shape of the lowers/uppers.  

I have one of the sets that have the Armalite cuts on the receivers, with DPMS barrel nut pitch.  Top quality, all the way. 

[98Z5V]

As stated earlier, all of the Knights Armament Company (KAC) is 100% Armalite AR-10A patterned- means it takes P-Mags.  It makes sense, because Eugene Stoner was brought on at KAC to design everything for them.  So, that's the whole SR-25 line, and the M-110 rifles.

[98Z5V]

On 11/10/2022 at 6:01 AM, Lentuk said:

Is there a list of Armalite AR10 pattern rifle builders?

I have only ever had the DPMS LR308 pattern rifles and would like to buy or build an AR10 style rifle, would like to know what manufactures build on the Armilite  AR10 style receivers.

I will tell you this for a fact - you CAN 100% run all Armalite AR-10 guts inside DPMS-based receivers.  I have a 13.5" Armalite competition barrel, gas tube, the AR-10 BCG, AR-10 Carbine recoil system, running inside Aero M5 receivers.  That thing runs like a Swiss watch. 

[DNP]

On 11/15/2022 at 6:36 PM, 98Z5V said:

… That thing runs like a Swiss watch. 

So, it’s right twice a day?

[98Z5V]

56 minutes ago, DNP said:

So, it’s right twice a day?

Smartass...   It never misses a tick...  just runs.

[DNP]

Aha. Like Forest Gump with Tourette’s. 

[Armed Eye Doc]

6 hours ago, DNP said:

Aha. Like Forest Gump with Tourette’s. 

Lol

[98Z5V]

Exactly!