Posted on Mar 3, 2017
What are the best priced 7.62 ARs on the market today?
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I've been shooting ARs for years, especially when I was in the Marine Corps Infantry but not many that are 7.62 x51mm. I'm a machine gunner by trade so I've always loved larger caliber rounds because of the stoping power and increase in distance. I'm looking to purchase a new AR that fires 7.62 x 51mm / .308 Winchester but won't break the bank. Any suggestions?
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I have heard great things about this company. If you are ok with a 18 inch barrel I would go this route. Plus you can put what ever furniture on it to make it your own. http://www.brownells.com/firearms/rifles/semi-auto/308-ar-18-oem-rifle-prod83359.aspx?avs%7cPrice_1=800xzzx00%2bTO%2b*&avs%7cManufacturer_1=AERO%2bPRECISION
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I bought a Ruger SR-10, for pretty much the same reason you stated you're looking for one. I was a tech MOS but when we went to the woods the M60 was mine. I have in excess of 15 different calibers and gages in different locations in and around the house. The 10 stays in the bedroom where I can have quick access, with 3 loaded mags. I'm no gun expert like some of these other people, I just know what I like. In all those different calibers what you won't find is a 5.56/.223. The Ruger is chambered 7.62. Although the 7.62 and .308 are very very similar they are not the same. &.62 can fire .308 with no problems, a weapon chambered .308 has a chance of catastrophic malfunction firing 7.62.
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North or South Carolina, Palmetto Armory had the AR 10's for 595 base. Cheapest I've seen. Semper Fi....
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I went with the original....Armalite AR-10. Found some 25 round mags from Armalite, you can't use anything but factory. I will have to take a picture, I have added a few things. I have an older Bushy as well (AR-15) from Windham Maine before they sold out.
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If it is an AR you are hooked on nothing I say would make a difference, but I am partial to PTR, and or VEPR platforms. If you are looking to save some cash a bolt action is great alternative, and a lot easier to take with you in some countries that don't allow those weapons in the front door.
Both the VEPR and PTR are made on tried and true platforms, and are very reliable weapons. The best part of these two is that they don't expel carbon fouling gas into the firing chamber, like our gas impinged system does. Clean up is far easier. As someone who shoots a VEPR in 7.62x54R I can tell you it is a blast, and not like what everyone else is shooting. I also shoot Mosins, Finnish M39's Mosins as well. The 54R is stout compared to the Nato round. Here is an image of an M44 I threaded a muzzle brake on. Before someone goes hell bent on it being a collectors rifle, this thing was a field pick up, and beat to death. I cleaned it thoroughly. the Brake helps the recoil of this rifle. The Finnish Mosins are vastly superior to the Russians, but like all things Russian, it is built like a tank.
Both the VEPR and PTR are made on tried and true platforms, and are very reliable weapons. The best part of these two is that they don't expel carbon fouling gas into the firing chamber, like our gas impinged system does. Clean up is far easier. As someone who shoots a VEPR in 7.62x54R I can tell you it is a blast, and not like what everyone else is shooting. I also shoot Mosins, Finnish M39's Mosins as well. The 54R is stout compared to the Nato round. Here is an image of an M44 I threaded a muzzle brake on. Before someone goes hell bent on it being a collectors rifle, this thing was a field pick up, and beat to death. I cleaned it thoroughly. the Brake helps the recoil of this rifle. The Finnish Mosins are vastly superior to the Russians, but like all things Russian, it is built like a tank.
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AR10's aren't as easy to cheaply build as an AR15, none of them use the same parts. A cheap AR10 is usually a crappy one, if you don't want to try out an off caliber AR15 (300blk, 6.8spc, 6.5, ETC..) go with the M1A (1500 new) or a rechambered M1 Garand in 308 (5-900). Both are incredibly reliable, and you can still make them look "tacticool" (yes m1g has tacticool stocks available). Also check out the PTR's, they're a US made G-3, although I've never found them to be very accurate compared to other options. Of course you could always just save up and buy an amazing AR10 *SASS or bust!*
Or like I mentioned stick to an AR15 platform and use a different caliber. Realistically if you aren't shooting past 700 yards you don't need anything bigger than an AR15 offers. National match AR15's with proper 77gr loads shoot MOA or better at 600y, plenty have pushed them to 1000 (my 77gr 5.56 has a flatter trajectory than most 308s to 600y) . If you want to be able to hunt deer or other 4 legged creatures past 300 yards but want a familiar platform, check out an AR15 in 6.8 SPC. You can build a very nice AR15 for $1000 if you shop around, or buy a not so good AR10 for $1000.
Or like I mentioned stick to an AR15 platform and use a different caliber. Realistically if you aren't shooting past 700 yards you don't need anything bigger than an AR15 offers. National match AR15's with proper 77gr loads shoot MOA or better at 600y, plenty have pushed them to 1000 (my 77gr 5.56 has a flatter trajectory than most 308s to 600y) . If you want to be able to hunt deer or other 4 legged creatures past 300 yards but want a familiar platform, check out an AR15 in 6.8 SPC. You can build a very nice AR15 for $1000 if you shop around, or buy a not so good AR10 for $1000.
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TRY CHEAPER THAN DIRT THEY SELL AMMO BOTH 7.62 OR 308 SO GOOD LUCK.
SSG MARK FRANZEN
USA VET
SSG MARK FRANZEN
USA VET
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