New ArmaLite Defensive Sporting Rifle 10

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10 years 3 months ago #41811 by jtallen83
New ArmaLite Defensive Sporting Rifle 10 was created by jtallen83
Just noticed Armalite has a new AR-10 listed on the website;

www.armalite.com/ItemForm.aspx?item=DEF1...58-8022-95f6afe8e6cf

"Model: Defensive Sporting RifleTM 10
Caliber: .308/7.62X51 mm NATO
Barrel: 16" double lapped and melonite treated for enhanced corrosion resistance and extended life; Threaded 5/8x24
Rifling Twist: 1:11.25" RH, 150 - 175 gr. ammo with 168 gr. being ideal
Muzzle Device: Flash Suppressor
Front Sight Base: Picatinny rail gas block; Top of gas block is .398 (+/-) lower than top of receiver
Upper Receiver: Forged flat-top with Picatinny rail, 7075-T6 Aluminum
Lower Receiver: 7075-T6 Aluminum (forged)
Trigger: Single Stage
Overall Length: 35" (collapsed); 38.3" (extended)
Weight: 7.9 lbs.
Finish: Anodized aluminum finish on upper and lower receiver
Included with Rifle: One (1) 20-round Magpul PMAG and a Limited Lifetime Warranty

Your Price: $999.00 EA"

The melonite treatment on the barrel, single stage trigger, and the price are the big changes I noticed.
Anyone know offhand how the melonite compares to hard chrome for the bore?

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10 years 3 months ago #41812 by Siscowet
Replied by Siscowet on topic New ArmaLite Defensive Sporting Rifle 10
I do not understand Armalite's marketing plan at this time. I think they are throwing things together on certain models to be price competitive with DPMS, etc., while still charging higher prices for similar firearms in their own model line. I think they will end up cannibalizing the sales of other models in their line, instead of getting business away from the competition. Armalite needs to decide what they are and sell to their strengths.

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10 years 3 months ago #41814 by jtallen83
Replied by jtallen83 on topic New ArmaLite Defensive Sporting Rifle 10
I can see what you mean, lower prices usually mean lower quality, usually.....
I think it is interesting they did not use "AR-10" on the new cheaper products. Maybe they think that will separate the lines and keep the reputation and sales they have intact.
It will be interesting to see the reviews on this new line of rifles.
Hope they keep up the top notch customer service :pray:

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10 years 3 months ago #41922 by jtallen83
Replied by jtallen83 on topic New ArmaLite Defensive Sporting Rifle 10
Just got an email announcing the new rifle;


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10 years 3 months ago #41966 by JRH_ArmaLiteAR10T
Replied by JRH_ArmaLiteAR10T on topic New ArmaLite Defensive Sporting Rifle 10
Maybe they want to sell it in California? Since Armalite AR 10 is a registered assault weapon name they can't sell any in California that are marked as such. Oh yeah- needs a bullet button and not all of the evil evil gun features....

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