Armalite AR-10- is it a good choice?

broski · January 31, 2010, 02:53 PM

I'm looking to purchase a semi auto rifle in .308. I have come across the Armalite AR-10 and would like some feedback from owners and users of the rifle concerning reliability,durability, Armalite's quality control, accuracy ect. I have already researched and received allot of feedback on other platforms, i.e. FAL and M-14 and ask that responses stay focused on the Armalite AR-10.

As always, I greatly appreciate all info that any of you can provide me.

Thank you again TFL members.

Rembrandt · January 31, 2010, 06:25 PM

I would call it one of the best 308 platforms out there....Armalite was doing it long before many got into the game.

Brenten · January 31, 2010, 06:26 PM

I've owned a few AR-10's in the past and they have been quality guns. Accuracy was excellent. I had very few problems with them. I have heard that Armalite does not recommend ammo under 150 grain, which sucks. I have also heard of people using it with no problems and others having problems. If you intend to use 147 grain ball ammo research this rumor. Having said all that, magazines tend to be expensive and the rifles are also pricey. DPMS tends to be considerably less expensive and good quality. Magazines are cheaper too.

Palmetto-Pride · January 31, 2010, 06:35 PM

Have you considered the Remington R-25 it is pretty much a AR-10.

rshanneck2002 · January 31, 2010, 06:55 PM

I will second the DPMS, own one and much bang for the buck. Hardest discission is which model?

igor · January 31, 2010, 08:18 PM

I'm happy with my carbine-length AR-10 so far, but haven't really put it thru heavy duty yet. Got to love those 2nd Gen 25-round mags. I will attempt to take advantage of the Major scoring in IPSC rifle this year, and this is the tool for it. At least there will be entertainment...

Compared to my Stag and Bushmaster AR-15, the fit and finish are notably finer on the Armalite.

Brenten · February 4, 2010, 01:18 PM

here is a cool video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lap8cmxJHTU

davecharles · February 4, 2010, 02:24 PM

Does anyone on here have any experience with the Remington version. I know it looks good.
Dave

Brenten · February 4, 2010, 06:38 PM

I looked at one the other day and it looks nice. It uses dpms magazines. Nice rifle with freefloat aluminum forearm. I held one next to an Armalite and I was surprised at how light it was compared to the AR-10. They both had the same barrel length but the AR-10 is easily 3/4 lbs heavier. The AR-10 frame looks more substantial than the remington/dpms. so if you do not want the weight the remington is the way to go.

January 31, 2010, 02:53 PM	#1
broski Junior Member Join Date: April 6, 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 11	Armalite AR-10- is it a good choice? I'm looking to purchase a semi auto rifle in .308. I have come across the Armalite AR-10 and would like some feedback from owners and users of the rifle concerning reliability,durability, Armalite's quality control, accuracy ect. I have already researched and received allot of feedback on other platforms, i.e. FAL and M-14 and ask that responses stay focused on the Armalite AR-10. As always, I greatly appreciate all info that any of you can provide me. Thank you again TFL members.

January 31, 2010, 06:35 PM	#4
Palmetto-Pride Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,071	Have you considered the Remington R-25 it is pretty much a AR-10. __________________ “The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.” -Margaret Thatcher-

January 31, 2010, 08:18 PM	#6
igor Senior Member Join Date: August 27, 2002 Location: Kalifornistan Posts: 155	I'm happy with my carbine-length AR-10 so far, but haven't really put it thru heavy duty yet. Got to love those 2nd Gen 25-round mags. I will attempt to take advantage of the Major scoring in IPSC rifle this year, and this is the tool for it. At least there will be entertainment... Compared to my Stag and Bushmaster AR-15, the fit and finish are notably finer on the Armalite. __________________ Good karateka I have known were intelligent, original, capable, unpredictable, aggressive, brave, and dangerous. Most had a dark side. Daily practice for decades at hurting other people does not make liberals. John Farnam quoting a friend, Feb. 2004

January 31, 2010, 06:25 PM	#2
Rembrandt Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2002 Posts: 2,108	I would call it one of the best 308 platforms out there....Armalite was doing it long before many got into the game.

January 31, 2010, 06:26 PM	#3
Brenten Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2009 Posts: 208	I've owned a few AR-10's in the past and they have been quality guns. Accuracy was excellent. I had very few problems with them. I have heard that Armalite does not recommend ammo under 150 grain, which sucks. I have also heard of people using it with no problems and others having problems. If you intend to use 147 grain ball ammo research this rumor. Having said all that, magazines tend to be expensive and the rifles are also pricey. DPMS tends to be considerably less expensive and good quality. Magazines are cheaper too.

January 31, 2010, 06:55 PM	#5
rshanneck2002 Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2008 Posts: 194	I will second the DPMS, own one and much bang for the buck. Hardest discission is which model?

February 4, 2010, 01:18 PM	#7
Brenten Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2009 Posts: 208	here is a cool video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lap8cmxJHTU

February 4, 2010, 02:24 PM	#8
davecharles Member Join Date: January 3, 2010 Location: Carbondale Posts: 60	Does anyone on here have any experience with the Remington version. I know it looks good. Dave

February 4, 2010, 06:38 PM	#9
Brenten Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2009 Posts: 208	I looked at one the other day and it looks nice. It uses dpms magazines. Nice rifle with freefloat aluminum forearm. I held one next to an Armalite and I was surprised at how light it was compared to the AR-10. They both had the same barrel length but the AR-10 is easily 3/4 lbs heavier. The AR-10 frame looks more substantial than the remington/dpms. so if you do not want the weight the remington is the way to go.