Auto loading .308 that doesn't kinda suck?

[DadSmith]

Their is a video of a guy that took a Aero Precision AR-10 and ran it without lubricant until it stopped. It went farther than I expected it to.

I don't know why anyone would run any AR without lubricant in the first place, or any firearm. It's a tool it builds up heat from friction without lubricant it will fail eventually.

 

[Leadeye]

I've had the same M1A since 1981, it's always been both accurate and reliable. Owned a G3/HK91 for a while, but I reload and those things put your brass into low earth orbit, so I sold it.

 

[Creedmoor]

I've had the same M1A since 1981, it's always been both accurate and reliable. Owned a G3/HK91 for a while, but I reload and those things put your brass into low earth orbit, so I sold it.

Yep, my M1A NM has a factory shiny poly finish from that same era.
The G3'are definitely tough on brass,
but they are mild manored children when compaired to a Valmet.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

HM defense Avenger in 308. Have had no issues, will run cheap m80 ball and is very accurate with 168 smk rounds.

Hmmm, I'm listening.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Perhaps the new rifle from Olympus Arms?

 

[bsmithg19]

Aero precision M5. I ended up around $2000 before optics, but it is a very nice rifle.

 

[Mgderf]

What about that new Ruger offering.
Can't recall the model number.

Supposed to be a sub 8lb .308 semi-auto in an AR-15 platform.

 

[eric001]

What about that new Ruger offering.
Can't recall the model number.

Supposed to be a sub 8lb .308 semi-auto in an AR-15 platform.

That would be the Ruger SFAR--and it's about as easy to find as 2-horned unicorns.
I've been looking for a 20" bbl version for several months now and... am still looking.

 

[Combat Engineer]

Corydon gun world and Brandenburg guns both have had SFARs and get them regularly.

 

[patience0830]

FN SCAR17

Nope

 

[patience0830]

I have heard the SCAR 17 was prone to problems. But I've not followed them so I didn't know if they were sorted out yet or not. 100% proprietary parts that are unobtainable is another big issue I've heard about them

Yup

 

[sadclownwp]

SCAR17 or POF P308

 

[mark40sw]

I have heard the SCAR 17 was prone to problems. But I've not followed them so I didn't know if they were sorted out yet or not. 100% proprietary parts that are unobtainable is another big issue I've heard about them

I do believe they had any problems sorted out before the USSOCOM testing for the Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle, back in 2010.

Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle (SCAR)

The Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle provides a family of weapons with ergonomic and parts commonality, thereby enhancing mission effectiveness, reducing training time and logistics down time and Cost. The system was design to be modular with regards to the weapon's barrel and...

www.globalsecurity.org

Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle (SCAR)

The Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle provides a family of weapons with ergonomic and parts commonality, thereby enhancing mission effectiveness, reducing training time and logistics down time and Cost. The system was design to be modular with regards to the weapon's barrel and...

www.globalsecurity.org

 

[Mongo59]

I am with 55fairlane on this one, M1 conversion or M1A.

M1A if you want scope and mine will eat anything I throw to it...

 

[Tactically Fat]

Over $2000 Mars H

You spelled "Knights Armament" wrong. :-D

 

[Itchytriggerfinger]

You spelled "Knights Armament" wrong. :-D

That was before I knew op's brother had 3 motorcycles and money wasn't an issue. An SR25 is definitely on my grail gun list but the prices are pretty obscene right now.

 

[ZurokSlayer7X9]

One interesting version is the DPMS GII Series, specifically the GII Recon. Some have called it an AR-12.5, because it uses a lighter weight receiver and BCG. The BCG is also smaller than a regular AR-10 BCG and runs with two AR-15 Ejector lugs instead of one AR-10 Ejector lug. The BCG and receiver is proprietary however, which prevents some parts commonality, but trigger, barrel, buffer, etc. do have commonality. When I first got mine, the recoil was a little rough and it failed to feed on the second to last round of every magazine, but after switching the buffer spring to a heavier Springco and getting one of those hydraulic buffers, no feeding issues since. I heard this is because they are over gassed from the factory. My recon can put old Vietnam era surplus rounds around 1 MOA out of its 16" stainless steel barrel.

 

[ZurokSlayer7X9]

Hard No to PTR and DSArms. To many horror stories.

I also urge caution with DSArms. I've heard about great DSAs, but not mine. Had a custom SA-58 (their modern FAL variant) ordered, and couldn't even hit paper at 50 yds with the iron sights. Was a comfortable gun to shoot, however.

 

[kawtech87]

You spelled "Knights Armament" wrong. :-D

Nah, LMTs are hard to find but at least you can find them. I've not seen a Knights anything available like.... ever.

 

[kawtech87]

That was before I knew op's brother had 3 motorcycles and money wasn't an issue. An SR25 is definitely on my grail gun list but the prices are pretty obscene right now.

Oh no no, he has 3 Ducatis. He has probably 7 or 8 motorcycles total. Of course if you ask him he's broke. But his garage says otherwise.