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AR-10 Barrel Survey
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02/05/15 11:53 PM
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We are looking to carry a few AR-10 barrels for DPMS pattern rifles, and I would like some input on what cartridge to order? Specs would vary depending on the barrel. I can only order two barrels, so I'm looking for the most popular.
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Re: AR-10 Barrel Survey
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02/05/15 11:59 PM
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I would say 308 cause it's the standard and the 6.5 cause it is the new hotness
The question is which market do you want to appeal to?
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Re: AR-10 Barrel Survey
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02/06/15 12:03 AM
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I said 7MM-08, I just finished an AR10 in that chamber and not a lot places carry a 7mm-08 barrel, it would set you apart from everyone else.
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Re: AR-10 Barrel Survey
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02/06/15 12:19 AM
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I said 7MM-08, I just finished an AR10 in that chamber and not a lot places carry a 7mm-08 barrel, it would set you apart from everyone else. And that's why I was thinking something other than .308 win; it's easy to find one of those in stock many places.
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Re: AR-10 Barrel Survey
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02/06/15 12:30 AM
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Creedmoor cases because of their slightly shorter length just work better in a mag fed platform.
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Re: AR-10 Barrel Survey
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02/06/15 12:36 AM
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I voted 6.5 CM. Good factory ammo available and seems to be very popular. I haven't seen that many available in stock, especially not lighter profile barrels for a hunting rifle.
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02/06/15 12:44 AM
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Re: AR-10 Barrel Survey
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02/06/15 01:18 AM
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The other thing to consider is replenishment. 308 barrels are far more common...
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Re: AR-10 Barrel Survey
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02/06/15 05:11 AM
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308 is very common, but the 6.5 CM and 7mm-08 are great AR rounds. The 260 Rem is an awesome round, but you run into mag issues with bullet length. 243 Win is, IMO, too hot for an AR-10.
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02/07/15 06:26 PM
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243 Win is, IMO, too hot for an AR-10. would you expound upon that? What makes it different from it's cartridges mates 308, 260, 708?
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Re: AR-10 Barrel Survey
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02/07/15 07:44 PM
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Re: AR-10 Barrel Survey
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02/07/15 07:51 PM
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Good, cause that's what I ordered!
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02/07/15 07:55 PM
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Re: AR-10 Barrel Survey
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02/07/15 08:37 PM
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Good, I would like to get a 7mm08 for my DPMS then.
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