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AR-10 Barrel Survey

Posted By: Varget 7-08

AR-10 Barrel Survey - 02/05/15 11:53 PM

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.

Thanks!
Posted By: Cleric

Re: AR-10 Barrel Survey - 02/05/15 11:59 PM

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?
Posted By: Furb

Re: AR-10 Barrel Survey - 02/06/15 12:03 AM

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.
Posted By: Varget 7-08

Re: AR-10 Barrel Survey - 02/06/15 12:19 AM

Originally Posted By: Furb
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.
Posted By: 30378

Re: AR-10 Barrel Survey - 02/06/15 12:30 AM

Creedmoor cases because of their slightly shorter length just work better in a mag fed platform.
Posted By: Anton Chigurh

Re: AR-10 Barrel Survey - 02/06/15 12:36 AM

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.
Posted By: GLC

Re: AR-10 Barrel Survey - 02/06/15 12:44 AM

For sure 7mm08
Posted By: Cleric

Re: AR-10 Barrel Survey - 02/06/15 01:18 AM

The other thing to consider is replenishment. 308 barrels are far more common...
Posted By: ChadTRG42

Re: AR-10 Barrel Survey - 02/06/15 05:11 AM

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.
Posted By: QuitShootinYoungBucks

Re: AR-10 Barrel Survey - 02/07/15 06:26 PM

Originally Posted By: ChadTRG42
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?
Posted By: J.G.

Re: AR-10 Barrel Survey - 02/07/15 07:44 PM

6.5 Creemoor, and 7mm-08
Posted By: Varget 7-08

Re: AR-10 Barrel Survey - 02/07/15 07:51 PM

Originally Posted By: FiremanJG
6.5 Creemoor, and 7mm-08


Good, cause that's what I ordered!
Posted By: J.G.

Re: AR-10 Barrel Survey - 02/07/15 07:55 PM

Smart man! up
Posted By: GLC

Re: AR-10 Barrel Survey - 02/07/15 08:37 PM

Good, I would like to get a 7mm08 for my DPMS then.
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