I'd get in line for a Larue PredatOBR, or wait for Noveske to re-release the N6. I'll wait for the Noveske, personally. Whatever they're doing, it should be good. 
$ 4,000.00 Want a semi auto .308 which platform
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I'd get in line for a Larue PredatOBR, or wait for Noveske to re-release the N6. I'll wait for the Noveske, personally. Whatever they're doing, it should be good.
That is a damn nice rifle!
I know for a fact that a G-10, JP, OBR and Noveske will shoot better than 99% of the People here can. One thing that holds weight is that, I have been to very few matches where their was not a GAP rifle and other gear/certificates on the table, and thank the Lord I have been lucky enough to take a bunch home. Post a question or issue up here and see how long it takes to get answers straight from the hoses mouth.
JP has came on strong in this sport lately and John has hit the tables hard himself. I can count about 4 rifles that went to new owners lately and I own a set of mounts and a trigger to his table generosity. In our community, to me, this means a Lot when I am spending Mommas corner money.
I am not taking away from KAC and Larue's stuff it is quality as well, and they represent at the USASOC comp and other .MIL events extremely well "THANKS to the both of you", but not so much where the bulk of this audience plays.
Guess my spill is; I spend with those I know and have had a metric crap load of conversations with George and John Paul on the line and during downtime at matches, even had more than one meal with them, not sure I would recognize any of the rest including the Late John Noveske if they sat down beside me. Since I cant shoot well enough to find the difference in any of the premier 10's I spend with who I know.
JP has came on strong in this sport lately and John has hit the tables hard himself. I can count about 4 rifles that went to new owners lately and I own a set of mounts and a trigger to his table generosity. In our community, to me, this means a Lot when I am spending Mommas corner money.
I am not taking away from KAC and Larue's stuff it is quality as well, and they represent at the USASOC comp and other .MIL events extremely well "THANKS to the both of you", but not so much where the bulk of this audience plays.
Guess my spill is; I spend with those I know and have had a metric crap load of conversations with George and John Paul on the line and during downtime at matches, even had more than one meal with them, not sure I would recognize any of the rest including the Late John Noveske if they sat down beside me. Since I cant shoot well enough to find the difference in any of the premier 10's I spend with who I know.
Well said Jon. That's what did it for me too. Seeing John at matches, not only shooting, but sponsoring as well, just added to the list of JP Enterprise attributes. The combination of tireless attention to detail and old-fashioned 'putting your money where your mouth is' exhibited by John and his crew goes a long way in my book. Same can be said for George, and I plan to own a GAP someday soon as well.
Sounds like you’ve got a great place to stretch things out in Idaho. Congrats on the SPS AAC, solid rifle to start with. As for semi-auto, both the DPMS SASS and the LMT are capable, but if you’ve got a $4k budget you might also want to look at the KAC SR-25. They can be tough to find, but worth it if you don’t mind waiting. LMT would probably be my pick between the two you mentioned—excellent build quality and they hold value well.
This thread is 13 years old and the OP hasn’t been here in 6 years. Probably figured it out by now
This thread is 13 years old and the OP hasn’t been here in 6 years. Probably figured it out by now
Don't let 13 years separate him from greatness!
I was just browsing for familiar topics to chat about and totally missed the date, hahaThis thread is 13 years old and the OP hasn’t been here in 6 years. Probably figured it out by now
Hopefully the OP drops back in and finally makes a choice after 13 years lol
Payment will be in 13-year-old dollars too.
There really is only one choice…
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Since this thread have been resurrected, I too am in similar position. However my question is which ar10 would hold the best value? What caliber is recommended? Seems like 6.5 creed has the most listings in the FS threads, why is that? I understand tge difference in calibers and their pros/cons, but just notice the FS section are filled worh 6.5 rifles. Sorry I am pretty new to this so just soaking up as much info as I can before jumping into the deep end.
Depends what you mean by hold the best value. An SR25 would be by far most expensive and seem to go up in value but something like a PSA Sabre will hold its value in a different price point. Buying a used factory rifle or used parts rifle in px will in my mind be worth close to what you pay for it later on.
Where value seems to really dip is if you buy during a panic period or custom build one. Builds seem to have terrible return even with premium parts. They also seem to have the most reliability issues in large frame gassers
6.5 will be better at distance than a 308. Less recoil etc. So a lot of guys have migrated to that caliber. With the new LMT 6.5 contract it will probably only help LMT and 6.5 gas guns
I run AR10’s in 308 primarily for deer hunting. Especially with the reduced speed of a gas gun I find a 308 does a better job at killing deer vs the 260/6.5 calibers I’ve used. But arguments can be made for both calibers for hunting
If you have $3-$4k to burn a used LMT MWS is a good choice. The mars has ambi controls. But I’d shop used and keep in mind they don’t have adjustable gas blocks. At least mine doesn’t. You can add that I suppose
Otherwise a seekins is a good bet
I say shop around for a used LMT. Thats what I did. Used tripod too. Although, you'll probably never find another deal like this one.
Why not? While a bolt gun might be a hair more accurate and velocity is increased? AR10 can take them down like anything else. Especially 308. Doesn’t have to be precise. Just the general area of a kill zone will do it.
Plus is saves on a bolt gun+scope for a few hunts a yr vs something you shoot all yr and know it well
