So I needed to sell a couple of rifles to raise $ for my boat project earlier this year. Now I am wondering about going the Layaway route for one of these to get me back into the semi .308 route on a budget. Wondering what the experiences on here are, good and bad. Thanks guys and gals.
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December 13, 2018, 03:19 PM
badcopnodonut!!
I’ve only played with one that a friend owns. Fit,finish and function were good. I can’t speak to accuracy though, we never got to that.
Can they be purchased for less than $800? If I recall he payed over 1k at the time but the political climate has changed much since then.
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December 13, 2018, 03:27 PM
old rugged cross
yep, just a hair under. But under
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December 13, 2018, 03:33 PM
CQB60
Where can this price be found by chance?
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December 13, 2018, 03:37 PM
badcopnodonut!!
I wouldn’t be afraid to try one out at that price. What’s your intended use?
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December 13, 2018, 03:48 PM
RHINOWSO
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Originally posted by CQB60: Where can this price be found by chance?
The .308 win is such a great round. I am not recoil sensitive. So that is not an issue. Reading reviews it may have some trouble cycling with heavier bullets.
If a reliable 7.62 semi auto at that price is a no brainer, Isn't it?
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December 13, 2018, 04:25 PM
badcopnodonut!!
Over the years I’ve discovered that Sigforum is not the place (in most cases) to be talked OUT of buying a firearm.
Go for it.
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December 13, 2018, 04:37 PM
RHINOWSO
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Originally posted by old rugged cross: If a reliable 7.62 semi auto at that price is a no brainer, Isn't it?
Plus, it's a S&W. Great long term support and warranty at PSA prices.
Do it.
Do it NOW.
December 13, 2018, 04:51 PM
old rugged cross
I am kind of in agreement. I need to find a seller who will do a 60-90 day layaway now.
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December 13, 2018, 05:20 PM
jackimoe
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Originally posted by RHINOWSO:
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Originally posted by old rugged cross: If a reliable 7.62 semi auto at that price is a no brainer, Isn't it?
Plus, it's a S&W. Great long term support and warranty at PSA prices.
Do it.
Do it NOW.
I seem to remember a horror story from a previous member several years ago.
At that time, the Smith 308 had a proprietary barrel. They weren't available for replacement and Smith would not offer any help. Never owned one but the account stuck with me.
December 13, 2018, 06:32 PM
Black92LX
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Originally posted by old rugged cross: I am kind of in agreement. I need to find a seller who will do a 60-90 day layaway now.
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December 13, 2018, 07:21 PM
old rugged cross
Thanks Black, that lower I could afford now and it would give me some options on a upper to save for. Hmmmmmmmmm? That is tempting for sure.
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December 13, 2018, 08:25 PM
jaybirdaccountant
I had one and was happy with it. I sold it after I got bored with it. Nothing wrong with the gun, but I just really didn't have a use for a 308 AR other than a play toy.
December 14, 2018, 09:24 AM
badcopnodonut!!
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Originally posted by old rugged cross: Thanks Black, that lower I could afford now and it would give me some options on a upper to save for. Hmmmmmmmmm? That is tempting for sure.
Be mindful that that the AR10 is not mil-spec. One company’s lower may or may not work with another company’s upper.This message has been edited. Last edited by: badcopnodonut!!,
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December 14, 2018, 10:35 AM
fritz
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Originally posted by badcopnodonut!!: Be mindful that that the AR10 is not mil-spec. One company’s lower may or may not work with another company’s upper.
Exactly. I have considered a second upper for my Black Rain Ordnance AR10 rifle. It does not appear any company will guarantee that their DPMS-low-style upper will mate with my BRO lower. The logistics of confirming the mating of possible upper options means brands other than BRO are effectively a no-go for me.
Such are the consequences of rush buying in the face of impending state legislation that would have ixnayed all future AR-type sales. Fortunately, the legislation failed here.
But one of these days I will likely purchase a stripped BRO upper to build something in a different caliber.
December 14, 2018, 10:36 AM
CQB60
Wow. Thats a very good deal indeed. I paid $1300 for mine which has been reliable and surprisingly accurate.
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Originally posted by RHINOWSO:
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Originally posted by CQB60: Where can this price be found by chance?
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December 14, 2018, 10:44 AM
old rugged cross
CQ, have you shot any heavier bullets through yours? Like 180gr.
What do you have for an optic? Thx
Back to the upper lower compatibility. So a PSA Lower will only fit a "what" upper. Plz fill in the blank.
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December 14, 2018, 11:02 AM
fritz
It's my understanding that the MP10's barrel has a 1:10 twist. Even with a 16" barrel, that should stabilize bullets to 210 grains, maybe more. Although my 308 barrel is a little longer at 23", it has no issues with bullets up to 190 grains, using 1:11.25 twist. I must assume your 180 grain bullets would be fine in a 1:10 barrel.
You may have a challenge finding which uppers fit PSA lowers. Probably will require people with multiple brands of AR10s swapping receivers between rifles.
December 14, 2018, 11:11 AM
badcopnodonut!!
My DPMS upper will work on my PSA g2 lower. But my PSA g2 upper will NOT work on the DPMS lower.
As far as an others that might work? I can't help you there ORC.