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Re: AR-30
A friend of mine runs one; he has just over a 1000 rounds through his and it still shoots lights out. He favors 250 gr. Scenars with his
A friend of mine runs one; he has just over a 1000 rounds through his and it still shoots lights out. He favors 250 gr. Scenars with his
Re: AR-30
Any other feedback on this? I'm interested as well, and I'm very new to long range shooting. I currently have a DPMS LR308 with 24" SS bull barrel and have replaced stock trigger with Giessele SSA. How does Armalite compare to DPMS?
Any other feedback on this? I'm interested as well, and I'm very new to long range shooting. I currently have a DPMS LR308 with 24" SS bull barrel and have replaced stock trigger with Giessele SSA. How does Armalite compare to DPMS?
Re: AR-30
Are we talking .308, .300WM or .338LM model???
I owned a .308 for several years. I came to the conclusion that the ergonomics, combined with the relatively light barrel, was a push for me to get into a different platform. The .308 heated up quickly causing stringing of rounds and the stock and cheekpiece are not adjustable. It was a good shooter but I think there are better factory options, or put together yourself options, than the AR-30.
Are we talking .308, .300WM or .338LM model???
I owned a .308 for several years. I came to the conclusion that the ergonomics, combined with the relatively light barrel, was a push for me to get into a different platform. The .308 heated up quickly causing stringing of rounds and the stock and cheekpiece are not adjustable. It was a good shooter but I think there are better factory options, or put together yourself options, than the AR-30.
Re: AR-30
All of the bolt-action AR rifles shoot very well but are typically considered "entry level" for some of the reasons posted above. I don't think I would buy one in .308 as there are other good options in its price range, but in .338 it will be a shooter at a very low price point, so I can see the appeal.
All of the bolt-action AR rifles shoot very well but are typically considered "entry level" for some of the reasons posted above. I don't think I would buy one in .308 as there are other good options in its price range, but in .338 it will be a shooter at a very low price point, so I can see the appeal.
Re: AR-30
Not sure about the OP, but I was asking about .308. I am entry level, but I wouldn't mind getting a better rifle if it meant I don't have to buy another one for awhile. What other good bolt-action options are there in this price range?
Not sure about the OP, but I was asking about .308. I am entry level, but I wouldn't mind getting a better rifle if it meant I don't have to buy another one for awhile. What other good bolt-action options are there in this price range?
Re: AR-30
my dpms wouldn't fire more than 3 shots before the barrel was too hot to shoot accurately
my dpms wouldn't fire more than 3 shots before the barrel was too hot to shoot accurately
Re: AR-30
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bluto77</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Not sure about the OP, but I was asking about .308. I am entry level, but I wouldn't mind getting a better rifle if it meant I don't have to buy another one for awhile. What other good bolt-action options are there in this price range? </div></div>
I would get a Remy 5R instead of an AR-30 if your looking for a .308 only. Now if you were looking to get started on a .338, it's a great platform for the $$. I had one in .338 but sold it eventually to upgrade to a SRS. The Armalite platform is a bit bulky and heavy for a .308, jmho.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bluto77</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Not sure about the OP, but I was asking about .308. I am entry level, but I wouldn't mind getting a better rifle if it meant I don't have to buy another one for awhile. What other good bolt-action options are there in this price range? </div></div>
I would get a Remy 5R instead of an AR-30 if your looking for a .308 only. Now if you were looking to get started on a .338, it's a great platform for the $$. I had one in .338 but sold it eventually to upgrade to a SRS. The Armalite platform is a bit bulky and heavy for a .308, jmho.
