AR10 Large or Ambitious Charging Handle

[DadSmith]

I bought an ambitious CH at a recommendation of a friend. I do not like it. It seems to be dragging when pulled from left side and you can see where its getting scratched up on the left side internally. Using both sides it's fine. However, when I'm shooting bench rest I usually only use the left side of the handle.

Now all that said. I need a good strong well made CH for AR 10 in 308. That has a large left handle and is capable of being used in that fashion. My BCM large CH for my 556 works great. I'd buy one for the AR 10 but I can't find any. Or they don't make them anymore. So any recommendations on large left side or ambitious CH that you use often without problems for AR 10?

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

I bought an ambitious CH at a recommendation of a friend. I do not like it. It seems to be dragging when pulled from left side and you can see where its getting scratched up on the left side internally. Using both sides it's fine. However, when I'm shooting bench rest I usually only use the left side of the handle.

Now all that said. I need a good strong well made CH for AR 10 in 308. That has a large left handle and is capable of being used in that fashion. My BCM large CH for my 556 works great. I'd buy one for the AR 10 but I can't find any. Or they don't make them anymore. So any recommendations on large left side or ambitious CH that you use often without problems for AR 10?

I've had good like with strike industries. I am lefty so I often pull from that side with slightly more force. Good luck!

Charging Handle with Extended Latch for .308 AR-10

The new ARCH-EL Charging Handle from Strike Industries is a 7075 T-6 milled hard anodized charging handle featuring a larger latch surface that functions with ease in adverse conditions and is now available in both the AR15 and AR10 platforms. With its high polished surface, its ergonomic design...

www.strikeindustries.com

 

[DadSmith]

I've had good like with strike industries. I am lefty so I often pull from that side with slightly more force. Good luck!

Charging Handle with Extended Latch for .308 AR-10

The new ARCH-EL Charging Handle from Strike Industries is a 7075 T-6 milled hard anodized charging handle featuring a larger latch surface that functions with ease in adverse conditions and is now available in both the AR15 and AR10 platforms. With its high polished surface, its ergonomic design...

www.strikeindustries.com

Thanks I subscribed hopefully when they come back in stock i can get one.

 

[jstrahl]

I'm not a fan of the newer BCMs and tried out a Geissele CH on my last build. I'm a huge fan and looks like they make a 308 version too. Unfortunately I didn't see any in stock any where though. I highly recommend if you can find one though.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

Thanks I subscribed hopefully when they come back in stock i can get one.

Looks like Joe Bob Outfitters has some in stock:

Strike Industries AR-10 Extended Latch Charging Handle

Strike Industries AR-10 Extended Latch Charging Handle

www.joeboboutfitters.com

 

[2in1evtime]

Just put a little lubriplate on it and it will be fine, thats what i do!

 

[DadSmith]

Just put a little lubriplate on it and it will be fine, thats what i do!

Nope already tried that doesn't do anything. It still scratches as it's being pulled. I wonder if it is out of spec. I'm using an Aero Precision upper.

 

[DadSmith]

Looks like Joe Bob Outfitters has some in stock:

Strike Industries AR-10 Extended Latch Charging Handle

Strike Industries AR-10 Extended Latch Charging Handle

www.joeboboutfitters.com

Thanks I ordered one in.

 

[LEaSH]

Joe Bob is a pretty good online source. Hope it works for you, but if not, try a Fortis CH. Pretty robust to say the least. USDS might have one. I got my ar-15 one there and they some ar308 stuff also.

I got my Fortis 308 CH online I can't remember -maybe Joe bob's.

 

[Mike Maddox]

Have used several of them from Brownells. Regardless, many things need to be filed/polished now days.

 

[DadSmith]

Just got in the SI AR10 CH large left. Installed it and man what a huge difference. Strong and good quality CH. I rate it up there with BCM for strength and quality but for an AR10. Highly recommend it.

 

[JeepHammer]

Pulling on and latch handle from the side is side loading the piece in a straight slot.
Just the physics of the design.

A proper design for side loading would be roller bearing(s) for the changing handle to ride on, but that requires machining or a new upper design.

What you might try is fine grit lapping the charging handle into place, then using moly lube in the handle groove.

If you run a common baffel suppressor, it's more crap back in your face, but if you are bare muzzle you won't eat the lube.
(Ask me how I know that )

 

[DadSmith]

I think the other CH i had was way out of spec. Causing it to scratch as I pulled on it. The SI CH works just fine without problems.

 

[DadSmith]

Do you still need one?

No I got the Strike Industries CH it's great. As I suspected the other one is out of spec just looking at the two side by side.

 

[76Too]

I’m looking at the seekins precision for my Sig 716i...the quality of their products always exceeds expectations.

 

[bcannon]

I’m looking at the seekins precision for my Sig 716i...the quality of their products always exceeds expectations.

I have one of theirs on my SP10 and love it. I have the BCM gunfighter large and a Strike Industries on a few other AR10s and like them also. . I think I like the Seekins just a little more than the others though.

 

[DadSmith]

I’m looking at the seekins precision for my Sig 716i...the quality of their products always exceeds expectations.

Did you go with the Seekins? If how how do you like it?

 

[bsmithg19]

I built a complete Aero AR10 in 308 so I went with the Breach with large latches. Excellent piece of hardware.