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13 years 7 months ago #7198 by dljenson_13
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Thanks for the info, I'll look them up and see what they have for AR10's. So where are you living now?

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13 years 7 months ago #7199 by txlongshotb4
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Hey DL, just to let you know...I recently built a new AR-10 from an Armalite upper/lower as well. I ordered the 308 mags from Magpul, and they will not fit into an Armalite gun. They make those mags primarily for the SR-25/ M-110 weapons system, and as of a few months ago they do not offer a mag that will fit an Armalite...It's a real shame, because I have also used the AR-15 mags and I love them.

Mag-Pul, if you're listening...hint, hint.

The factory Armalite mags are really pretty good, and if you go straight to their website, they offer them in bundle packages at a discount. They are a little pricey, but I have not had any issues with them as of yet and I've put a lot of rounds through them.

Best of luck, and if you find an economical alternative out there, please post it here for the rest of us.

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13 years 7 months ago #7203 by LebbenB
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...the 308 mags from Magpul, and they will not fit into an Armalite gun. They make those mags primarily for the SR-25/ M-110 weapons system...

They'll also fit LMT, LaRue, Remington, DPMS and Bushmaster .308 ARs; not sure about RRA, but I'm leaning toward "no."

Armalite mags expensive? True, relatively. But they're well made and I don't mind paying a little more for a quality piece of kit that won't shiite the bunk on me when I need it most. It could be worse...Anyone see the prices FNH wants for a Mk17 mag?

In addition to wanting Magpul to make an Armalite version of their mag, I'd also like to see Checkmate step up to the plate and make a more affordable Armalite mag as well. FYI, Checkmate makes a really good 20 rnd M1A/M14 mag for a fraction of what SAI wants for theirs. Since the Armalite mag is based on the M14 mag, it would be my hope that Checkmate could produce a version of it at a similarly low price point.

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13 years 7 months ago #7207 by xgcakasha
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dover, ohio. it is right below akron

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13 years 7 months ago #7209 by xgcakasha
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I started having problems with the magazines not locking into place on my AR-15, so that is when I went with the ones from Magpul never had any more trouble with it since. I am not really sure what all is different on the Armalite and the Rock Rivers but these mags may not work on them would have to check to see.

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13 years 7 months ago #7214 by Bringsteen
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Hi everyone. I am new to the AR-10 but have been around shooting and reloading for quite some time.

I bought an AR-10 as a deer hunting rifle. I liked the idea of fast follow-up shots combined with nearly the power of my .30-06. Although I could have satisfied my basic need with a Browning BAR in .308, I like the modularity and versatility that the AR-10 affords.

I am a member of other forums where I am among the more knowledgeable members, so I understand the frustration that can come from newbies asking obvious questions that they could have answered with a little research. As a newbie here(and-more importantly-a newbie to the AR-10), I'll do my best to figure it out on my own before floating a simple question. Once I have a good grasp of a subject, combined with some experience, I will make strong arguments in favor of my positions. But I know when to sit back and listen to those with more experience than me.

My AR-10 is a DPMS Panther LR-308, but I ordered it with an A3 receiver, meaning that it does have the dust cover, shell deflector, and forward assist. As a left-hander, I needed the shell deflector. I also thought that the forward assist might come in handy. I put a Trijicon 2.5-10 x 56mm on it, using a Rock River Arms 1-piece mount. Weighing in at 14 pounds, I won't be using it for hunting while walking through the woods. I am a stand hunter, so the weight won't be a problem.

My AR-10 is definitely a work in progress. A couple of my goals for the gun are to tighten up its accuracy, and cook up a handload that takes full advantage of the 24" barrel.

I look forward to participating!

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13 years 7 months ago #7216 by xgcakasha
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Welcome welcome! Nice to see another DPMS LR-308 owner here B). You will really love the accuracy of the rifle. Granted the initial break-in of the barrel is a little monotonous but once you get that done they are awesome. Not sure on the exact number of bullets you are supposed to put through it to start, but I ran 20 single rounds through mine then groups of 10 after that to get to the 100 rounds. I have heard people say to go 10 single then groups of 25 but I didn't see any harm going the route of some extra cleaning to be on the safe side.

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13 years 7 months ago #7300 by edritchey
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I bought my 1st. Armalite AR-10 a few weeks ago and already have started building 2 more. I love these rifles. I've been playing with AR-15s for years and for what ever reason never got into the .308 mode well that's over now and I can see hoe this can get addicting. EDR

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13 years 7 months ago #7306 by BUILDING MY SASS
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edritchey wrote: I bought my 1st. Armalite AR-10 a few weeks ago and already have started building 2 more. I love these rifles. I've been playing with AR-15s for years and for what ever reason never got into the .308 mode well that's over now and I can see hoe this can get addicting. EDR


Welcome to the site EDR...and congrats on the purchase of the Big Boy AR as someone said to me once... :laugh:
I was the opposite, I got my AR-10 then my M-15...If you need any help finding AR-10 accessories...give me a shout or check in the various categories...there alot of post with the different parts and accessories for the AR-10...
Again Congrats and Welcome.
BMS
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13 years 7 months ago #7317 by cptpt1979
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i'll keep this short and sweet. Hey y'all. ok maybe that was too short. lemme try this again. my name is Paul. im not really new to the AR-10 but im always looking to learn as much as i can about things im interested in especially my guns. currently im about to start a new project on just one more thing in my house that makes a loud "POW POW POW" noise. anyway, wish me luck and have a nice day :)

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