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 What about the Ruger AR's?
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Has anyone had any experience with the Ruger SR-556 AR platform rifles? They make a good looking piston operated 6.8 that has my interest piqued. 
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Re: What about the Ruger AR's?
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05/05/11 03:38 AM
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Looks good, how does it perform?
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Re: What about the Ruger AR's?
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05/05/11 03:47 AM
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The last I heard was that the Ruger 6.8 was still using SAAMI specs and hasent upgraded to the Spec II or the 6.8 x 43 chamber and still using a 1/10 barrel instead of the 1/11. Which this would be fine if you didn't plan on shooting any of the hotter available rounds. I think AR Performance sells an upgraded Ruger 6.8.
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Re: What about the Ruger AR's?
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 Why don't you buy it and let us know? 
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Re: What about the Ruger AR's?
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05/05/11 04:04 AM
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The last I heard was that the Ruger 6.8 was still using SAAMI specs and hasent upgraded to the Spec II or the 6.8 x 43 chamber and still using a 1/10 barrel instead of the 1/11. Which this would be fine if you didn't plan on shooting any of the hotter available rounds. I think AR Performance sells an upgraded Ruger 6.8. I'll check that out before I drop any cash. Thanks for the info.
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Re: What about the Ruger AR's?
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05/05/11 06:57 AM
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They look pretty cool anyway
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Re: What about the Ruger AR's?
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Well they are using the older SAMMI chambers so I may just go with a rifle from AR Performance. They seem to be one of the leaders in the 6.8 platform and even offer the 6.8X43 chambering with more freebore if you want to shoot the hotter Tac loads and they are a little less money to boot.  
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Re: What about the Ruger AR's?
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05/05/11 03:33 PM
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Good choice. ARP has a very good reputation in the industry.
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Re: What about the Ruger AR's?
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ARP 6.8x43 will be my next upper no doubt.
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Re: What about the Ruger AR's?
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Re: What about the Ruger AR's?
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Any hands on info about the ambush 6.8?
The 1/10 twist is a negative, for me anyway.
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