Ruger releases the SFAR - AR in .308 WIN/7.62

[marvin02]

Ruger® SFAR™ Autoloading Rifle Models

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Ruger SFAR Series Adds 6.5 Creedmoor into AR-15-Frame

Big news out of Ruger today, as the company adds yet another new chambering to the popular Small-Frame Autoloading Rifle.

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New: AR15-Sized .308-caliber Ruger Small-Frame Autoloading Rifle :: Guns.com

Ruger this week took a pause to fill the gap left in its lineup since the SR-762 was discontinued and introduced the sub-7-pound SFAR.

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Anyone interested?

 

[rb288]

Nope, built my own.

 

[bcannon]

Doesn't look like theres any difference in size than any AR carbine in 308 already on the market.. Probably a good idea for another page in their catalog but not sure it's going to be game changer for them.

 

[jwamplerusa]

Looks like a lower cost version of the Patriot Ordinance Factory Revolution.

The POF Revolution has been on my short list for when the money tree leafs out for quite a while.

I do wonder if POF holds any patents for their method of shrinking an AR-10 down to AR-15 size. Specifically regarding the take down pin datums or other unique elements of the Revolution.

I'll be watching. I fondled the Ruger MPR in 2019 and was surprised by both the quality of the trigger pull and how well the rifle felt in hand.

 

[DadSmith]

6.8lb AR-10 sounds pretty good.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I do wonder if POF holds any patents for their method of shrinking an AR-10 down to AR-15 size.

Didn't DPMS do this many years before POF? Like an "AR-12" receiver.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

H2 buffer?

Wish it was chrome-lined. That goofy muzzle device, geez. Awkward gas adjustment.

This is likely workable. Wait and see.

 

[two70]

Didn't DPMS do this many years before POF? Like an "AR-12" receiver.

Yes, they did.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Yes, they did.

Ok, my memory is not complete rotten cheese, yet. Called it "the Recon" or something goofy?

 

[Robert Richardson]

I never cared much for a .308 in the AR style rifle after shooting one.
I prefer my FALs. Yeah, it's heavier and probably not as accurate but, it will get the job done. I don't really hunt anymore. Easy gas adjustment so it will reliably shoot any ammo out there. Of course, that's just me.

 

[two70]

Ok, my memory is not complete rotten cheese, yet. Called it "the Recon" or something goofy?

Pretty good, the Recon was a particular model in the G II line of downsized Ar-10s.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Pretty good, the Recon was a particular model in the G II line of downsized Ar-10s.

Was waiting for SOMEONE to jack the design and have the gun writers all call it "innovative" and "new", lol.

Recon was one of the better models of DPMS, and that hurt, so very much, to admit.

 

[Robert Richardson]

I guess I'm just a old wimp, the AR10 of my son's kinda hurt after about 20rds. Got some bruises from that one. I shot 80rds thru my short barrel FAL last week and didn't even have a tender spot.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I guess I'm just a old wimp, the AR10 of my son's kinda hurt after about 20rds. Got some bruises from that one. I shot 80rds thru my short barrel FAL last week and didn't even have a tender spot.

Lol, that is why I use H2s.

 

[rooster]

Lighter than an aero m5……

 

[buttonblue]

I've bought one. So, if you have any questions you think I could help with......

 

[jwamplerusa]

I've bought one. So, if you have any questions you think I could help with......

@buttonblue Range report and pictures please!

Did you get the 16 or 20 inch?

 

[buttonblue]

@buttonblue Range report and pictures please!

Did you get the 16 or 20 inch?

@jwamplerusa , I got the 16 inch. It was to replace a Sig 716 Gen 2 that was also a 16" but much heavier.

I will have too get back to you on an RR. Have only had it for a couple weeks. So far, I am impressed with it's build and weight. I can't think of anything I would swap out on it except for an ambi charging handle.

I will snap a picture of it and post. I've only added the ACOG I had and some BCM MLOK rail covers.

 

[buttonblue]

@jwamplerusa , I got the 16 inch. It was to replace a Sig 716 Gen 2 that was also a 16" but much heavier.

I will have too get back to you on an RR. Have only had it for a couple weeks. So far, I am impressed with it's build and weight. I can't think of anything I would swap out on it except for an ambi charging handle.

I will snap a picture of it and post. I've only added the ACOG I had and some BCM MLOK rail covers.

 

[DadSmith]

I'm starting to get an itch.