Picking the right 308 rifle.

I have a Galil ace with a 8" barrel in 308. Great for home defense because it's a rifle and flame thrower all in one.

I got the SFAR about 6 months ago, put about 1200 rounds through it so far. Maybe 10 different manufacturers...zero malfunctions. Best part is I picked it up for $925. I'm a happy camper out to 5-600 yards.

Thanks for showing three levels of AR 10's. It gives us choices no matter our level of income.

I have several 308s but my favorite is the Socom M1A from Springfield.

I’m a big battle rifle guy because there is no substitute for actual long range power and effectiveness. I’ve got M1 Garand’s, BM-59’s, DSA FN FAL, PTR 91, Ruger SR762, piston gun, I bought a SFAR that I gave it to my brother brand new in the box as a present since he didn’t have a modern AR10 type gun. I’m really looking at getting an IWI Tavor 7 and I would sure appreciate you doing another video on it. Thanks again for another great video. 12/05/2023 update I went to the big gun show in Phoenix and sold off a M1 Garand Tanker and a post WWII M1 Carbine and got just enough to buy the only Flat Dark Earth Tavor 7 at the entire show for $2,051.34 out the door and bought three MagPul 25rd mags separately. Living in a free state with a concealed carry license is sure nice, a little paperwork and no wait at all.

The Sig Tread 716i should absolutely be on this list. Confirmed with Sig that it has a CHF barrel. Also shoots well suppressed! Has good features and accepts a Geissele trigger.

Not an AR10 variant, but the Scar17 is my battle rifle. I also ditched 5.56 about 5 years ago. .308 is a do it all cartridge.

I’ve had a LWRC REPR with 16” barrel for about 8 years and love it. It’s a piston driven AR10 style rifle and has a left side charging handle. It wasn’t cheap but it’s built like a tank, is more accurate than me, and has been a great overall gun.

I think for a "working man's battle rifle," we have to mention the Aero Precision M5E1. I have a couple of them and they have been outstanding, especially for the cost. They run around $1200, depending on the options, which are extensive. Aero has good customer service, and the M5 is about as standardized as AR-10s get. My first M5 was a 16 inch mid-length that has went through several thousand rounds without a single hiccup. She mostly eats M80 ball and will do 2 to 3 MOA with just a 3.5x Trijicon TA11J on top. When the 2019 ammo crunch hit, I put a case of steel cased Wolf through it, and she gobbled it up. I run her hot, put her away dirty. Wipe down the BCG every 500 rounds or so and she chugs away without missing a beat. I run around on mountains with her and she has taken a pile of game. I couldn't ask for much more from her. If you need a functional large pattern AR and don't have DD money, I highly recommend the Aero Precision M5E1.

I've been thoroughly impressed with the Faxon Sentinel .308 with an 18inch barrel. Love the trigger on that rifle, it's worth looking at.

I have a PSA PA10 Gen 3 with an 18" barrel, Harris mlok bipod, Vortex 4-12x40mm scope. Love it.

I just recently started making a shift to 308 in my defensive rifle setup, I went all in with the PSA Sabre line and I love it. I am still keeping my AR15 setup which except for the lack of full auto is put together exactly the way I carried on deployments, going with something familiar and proven in my own hands is better than a swing and a miss with a setup that I haven’t had any real world experience with plus there is some nostalgia looking in the corner and seeing a Colt M4A1 fully kitted out the way I like it. Thank you for all the amazing content.

I’m really impressed with my Ruger SFAR. Accurate , light and after 500rds through it with zero malfunctions it’s turning me into a believer!

I have the Smith And Wesson M&P10 with the 16 inch barrel and it's been good so far. Only $900 when I bought it.

A few years ago a friend at the range bought an AR-10 from PSA. It was on sale for $600 or $700 it think. I shot it a few times and it was very nice. Reliable, accurate, moderate recoil. If someone is on a budget, I recommend looking at PSA.

Love the timing of this video. This was definitely for me.

Still have my LMT .308 since 2015 and like it but it weighs a ton at 10.5 lbs Three accessories have made it better...One is the JP Armageddon single stage trigger that breaks at a crisp 3 lbs, the 2nd is the POF Roller Cam Pin, with the 3rd being the Jackal Ambi Charging handle by X2 Dev Group. Tim's recommended Savvy Sniper Sling makes it easier to carry. 👍

For the most bang for your buck, any DPMS pattern AR-10 is the way to go. It's the unofficial standard for parts commonality. I saw an Anderson 16 inch rifle for $750 just yesterday. PSA and Aero Precision make rifles that you can buy parts for right off the shelf at your local gun store. Granted you may not get all the bells and whistles but you can upgrade easily like an AR-15, no proprietary parts.

Watching your sandbag shift backwards with each round fired reminds me of qualifying with the M60 on full-auto (yes I’m that old) and getting up to find that my whole body had vibrated backwards almost 12”!

My favorite and go to rifle for almost anything is my POF Revolution DI in 308. I was fortunate to get one a few years ago before the prices when up. It's been run hard in training programs, hunting, and back packing. It's never let me down yet, my favorite and I trust it