AR-10?

ForceFed4g63 · 09-01-2015, 07:29 AM

Anyone on here have any experience with an AR-10? I'm looking at the PSA lower assembly and upper assembly with the 20" barrel, can get both for under $700, but I've also read mixed reviews on the PSA. DPMS makes one with a 24" barrel that seems to be pretty good but it's $1200. Pretty much everything else is $2k and up. Any opinions?

Bradleyrj · 09-01-2015, 08:25 AM

I bought a PSA stripped lower to build using their kit but haven't had a chance to do it yet. Fit / finish look good enough. I'd not expect it to be a super precision rifle but if your just looking at a semi auto .308 I'd say it's good enough. My plan was to build a long distance gun originally but then I figured out the barrel I wanted was $959 by itself so I scraped that idea

PapaBear · 09-01-2015, 08:25 AM

I had the misfortune of working with PSA on the new parts. I went through a lot of lowers until one finally worked, and got one of the first 18" uppers. NOW, the PSA parts are good to go. Mine has been a joy to shoot, but I would caution you to re-think your 20" desires. 18" is HEAVY, 20" will be heavier.

In my opinion, for what most people will do with the gun, the PSA is fine. It punches holes in paper, with good accuracy, at a GREAT price point. Don't hesitate.

Here's my behemoth with the brake...

And with the can (on the right)....

ForceFed4g63 · 09-01-2015, 09:18 AM

Good info, thanks guys! Weight isn't really a factor for me. I enjoy distance shooting, and would like to be able to pluck a deer or hog from a few hundred yards out, I may go with the PSA if they've worked out their issues. I know it's different from the AR-15 world because almost everything is proprietary.

PapaBear · 09-01-2015, 09:31 AM

Just remember, if you use a PSA lower, use their LPK too. The takedown pins are different than standard.

Also, I didn't think weight was a factor either, until I had to hump this beast about 300 yards into the woods..........

ForceFed4g63 · 09-01-2015, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapaBear

Just remember, if you use a PSA lower, use their LPK too. The takedown pins are different than standard.

Also, I didn't think weight was a factor either, until I had to hump this beast about 300 yards into the woods..........

Yea they actually have fully assembled lowers for pretty reasonable right now too!

RoadconeTuning · 09-01-2015, 04:34 PM

They are running some absurd deals this weekend.

ForceFed4g63 · 09-01-2015, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoadconeTuning

They are running some absurd deals this weekend.

I know, just about did a double take on what a basically fully assembled AR-10 with a 20" barrel is on sale for...

04ctd · 09-01-2015, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoadconeTuning

They are running some absurd deals this weekend.

linkie for window shopping?

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...5_757784_image

Model M&P10 .308 WIN/ 7.62x51

SKU #: 811308
Caliber: .308 WIN/7.62 x 51
Action: Gas Operated Semi-Automatic
Capacity: 20 Rounds
$1,619.00

04ctd · 09-01-2015, 07:41 PM

wastes rest of the evening on ArmsList....

http://www.armslist.com/classifieds/...s&search=ar-10

or maybe not,

$2200 used on AL
http://www.armslist.com/posts/464818...bipod--extras-

$1370 new with warranty:
http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.c...ategory_id=256

PapaBear · 09-02-2015, 06:49 AM

Complete lower 189:
http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...iver-blem.html

20" rifle length upper $479:
http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...ng-handle.html

ForceFed4g63 · 09-02-2015, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapaBear

Complete lower 189:
http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...iver-blem.html

20" rifle length upper $479:
http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...ng-handle.html

That's exactly what I'm looking at. Killer price for a 20" AR-10!

04ctd · 09-05-2015, 10:19 AM

lots of neat stuff on sale this weekend:

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...-10-rifle.html

assembled for $900
PSA PA10 16" 308 1:10 RIFLE - 505530

IN STOCK
$ 899.99

18 instead of 20 inch barrel:
http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...ng-handle.html

09-01-2015, 07:29 AM	#1
ForceFed4g63 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aiken Posts: 7,002	AR-10? Anyone on here have any experience with an AR-10? I'm looking at the PSA lower assembly and upper assembly with the 20" barrel, can get both for under $700, but I've also read mixed reviews on the PSA. DPMS makes one with a 24" barrel that seems to be pretty good but it's $1200. Pretty much everything else is $2k and up. Any opinions? __________________ 2000 WS6 2005 CTS-V 2004 Titan QC 4x4

09-01-2015, 08:25 AM	#2
Bradleyrj Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 2,347	I bought a PSA stripped lower to build using their kit but haven't had a chance to do it yet. Fit / finish look good enough. I'd not expect it to be a super precision rifle but if your just looking at a semi auto .308 I'd say it's good enough. My plan was to build a long distance gun originally but then I figured out the barrel I wanted was $959 by itself so I scraped that idea __________________

09-01-2015, 09:18 AM	#4
ForceFed4g63 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aiken Posts: 7,002	Good info, thanks guys! Weight isn't really a factor for me. I enjoy distance shooting, and would like to be able to pluck a deer or hog from a few hundred yards out, I may go with the PSA if they've worked out their issues. I know it's different from the AR-15 world because almost everything is proprietary. __________________ 2000 WS6 2005 CTS-V 2004 Titan QC 4x4

09-01-2015, 04:34 PM	#7
RoadconeTuning Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 2,684	They are running some absurd deals this weekend. __________________ FIRSBIRZ

09-01-2015, 07:41 PM	#10
04ctd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ladson SC Posts: 4,388	wastes rest of the evening on ArmsList.... http://www.armslist.com/classifieds/...s&search=ar-10 or maybe not, $2200 used on AL http://www.armslist.com/posts/464818...bipod--extras- $1370 new with warranty: http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.c...ategory_id=256 __________________ 1 Timothy 3:16 16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory. Last edited by 04ctd; 09-01-2015 at 07:46 PM.

09-01-2015, 08:25 AM	#3
PapaBear Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,809	I had the misfortune of working with PSA on the new parts. I went through a lot of lowers until one finally worked, and got one of the first 18" uppers. NOW, the PSA parts are good to go. Mine has been a joy to shoot, but I would caution you to re-think your 20" desires. 18" is HEAVY, 20" will be heavier. In my opinion, for what most people will do with the gun, the PSA is fine. It punches holes in paper, with good accuracy, at a GREAT price point. Don't hesitate. Here's my behemoth with the brake... And with the can (on the right)....

09-01-2015, 09:31 AM	#5
PapaBear Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,809	Just remember, if you use a PSA lower, use their LPK too. The takedown pins are different than standard. Also, I didn't think weight was a factor either, until I had to hump this beast about 300 yards into the woods..........

09-02-2015, 06:49 AM	#11
PapaBear Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,809	Complete lower 189: http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...iver-blem.html 20" rifle length upper $479: http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...ng-handle.html

09-05-2015, 10:19 AM	#13
04ctd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ladson SC Posts: 4,388	lots of neat stuff on sale this weekend: http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...-10-rifle.html assembled for $900 PSA PA10 16" 308 1:10 RIFLE - 505530 IN STOCK $ 899.99 18 instead of 20 inch barrel: http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...ng-handle.html __________________ 1 Timothy 3:16 16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.