Thinking of purchasing a AR10T (A10TBNF)

More
10 years 1 week ago #43517 by swebb
Replied by swebb on topic Thinking of purchasing a AR10T (A10TBNF)

Charlie wrote: Armalite claims 1 MOA accuracy with that model, and my experience is that their specifications are somewhat conservative (I own three of their rifles in two models).

I don't know if 1 MOA will satisfy your requirements, but I am confident that the 10TBNF will deliver to that specification.


Charlie,

That's the way I was looking at it. However the only experience I have with armalite is the AR50...a totally different animal all together. Thanks for the reply..all the positive feedback is making me feel better about dropping the coin on this setup.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
10 years 1 week ago #43524 by Bear
Replied by Bear on topic Thinking of purchasing a AR10T (A10TBNF)
Steve

I have an early AR10T with the 24" match barrel. As you know the current 10TBN uses a 20" bull barrel. I also have one of those along with a lightweight 16" upper. My 24" really likes Hornady 168 grain match ammunition with sub MOA groups the norm. The 20" shoots an average of just over an MOA with the same ammunition. I have just started loading RE15 and 168 grain AMax bullets. RE15 powder is available from stock. If you could find a 24" 10T, it might work out a little better for long range shooting, the velocity helps. My 24" has the free floating quad rail, Magpul PRS stock, and SASS accessories. It is heavy! I did not thread the barrel for a suppressor, afraid to mess with a good thing. I did change out the upper to include forward assist.

Good Luck

Bear

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
10 years 1 week ago #43525 by swebb
Replied by swebb on topic Thinking of purchasing a AR10T (A10TBNF)

Bear wrote: Steve

I have an early AR10T with the 24" match barrel. As you know the current 10TBN uses a 20" bull barrel. I also have one of those along with a lightweight 16" upper. My 24" really likes Hornady 168 grain match ammunition with sub MOA groups the norm. The 20" shoots an average of just over an MOA with the same ammunition. I have just started loading RE15 and 168 grain AMax bullets. RE15 powder is available from stock. If you could find a 24" 10T, it might work out a little better for long range shooting, the velocity helps. My 24" has the free floating quad rail, Magpul PRS stock, and SASS accessories. It is heavy! I did not thread the barrel for a suppressor, afraid to mess with a good thing. I did change out the upper to include forward assist.

Good Luck

Bear


Bear,

Thanks for the reply. I was wondering if a longer barrel would perform better. I will be buying this new though as I get a decent discount. so unfortunately I will be stuck with a 20" barrel. Hmm....this is why I asked. LOL

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
10 years 1 week ago #43535 by funfred
Replied by funfred on topic Thinking of purchasing a AR10T (A10TBNF)
Check the "STOP THE PRESSES" thread in 10MOA.
It doesn't tell you what gun to buy but...

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
10 years 12 hours ago #43717 by swebb
Replied by swebb on topic Thinking of purchasing a AR10T (A10TBNF)
After speaking with a couple of guys at Armalite I made up my mind and ordered the rifle. It should be here by Christmas eve. I also ordered a PRS stock, 20 MOA mount and a vortex viper pst 6-24×50 ffp MRAD scope. Already had a Harris bipod for it. Once I have the AAC 7.62SD suppressor I will send the upper back to armalite for muzzle threading and adjustable gas block. Can't wait to shoot this thing!

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
10 years 12 hours ago - 10 years 12 hours ago #43718 by Siscowet
Replied by Siscowet on topic Thinking of purchasing a AR10T (A10TBNF)
:twothumbs: Santa is gonna be good to you this year. Congrats, that will be a nice rifle.
Last edit: 10 years 12 hours ago by Siscowet.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
10 years 12 hours ago #43720 by jtallen83
Replied by jtallen83 on topic Thinking of purchasing a AR10T (A10TBNF)
Sounds like a great package :twothumbs: I'm anxious to here how it shoots and your thoughts on the scope, it's on my short list....well not that short of list I guess :lol:

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
10 years 11 hours ago #43721 by swebb
Replied by swebb on topic Thinking of purchasing a AR10T (A10TBNF)

Siscowet wrote: :twothumbs: Santa is gonna be good to you this year. Congrats, that will be a nice rifle.


Yeah you could say that! I have wanted one of these for a long time. Tired of building everyone else's rigs ..it's time for my own! Lol

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
10 years 11 hours ago #43722 by swebb
Replied by swebb on topic Thinking of purchasing a AR10T (A10TBNF)

jtallen83 wrote: Sounds like a great package :twothumbs: I'm anxious to here how it shoots and your thoughts on the scope, it's on my short list....well not that short of list I guess :lol:


I will report back once it's all together. I have done a lot of reading up on scopes for distance shooting and the bang for your buck seems to point to this one. I was considering the leupold mark 4 with M5 turrets, sightron, and nightforce. While the others are also nice optics, the cost vs features didn't shake out. Everyone I know that has a vortex raves about them and these same people have S&B optics, nightforce, and some others. So it's not just a one optic opinion they are giving me.

So we will see!
The following user(s) said Thank You: jtallen83

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
10 years 9 hours ago #43730 by OleCowboy
Replied by OleCowboy on topic Thinking of purchasing a AR10T (A10TBNF)

swebb wrote:
I will check them out. I plan on putting a leupold mark 4 6.5-20 on it. I would like to shoot steel plates out to 1000 yards with it. Hoping it won't disappoint.


You are def at the fringes of the 308, but you are a reloader and that will help in reaching out that far. I would def go for the long bbl at 22 or even 24 in to get the accuracy you want.

let us know what you chose and how it performs especially what mods to attain the accuracy and distance you want...

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.