New Pig and Coyote Solution

[Wyatt Smith]

I’ve noticed several people calling @Red Leg new rifle an AR 10. That is not quite correct.
The ruger SFAR (small frame AR) is more like an AR 15 than it is and AR 10 in size. The upper and lower receivers are smaller as is the bolt carrier group. The resulting rifle is much more compact and lightweight. I urge people to look into it, when considering a 308 semiautomatic.
POF has a couple models that are very similar.

 

[Sabre]

I’ve noticed several people calling @Red Leg new rifle an AR 10. That is not quite correct.
The ruger SFAR (small frame AR) is more like an AR 15 than it is and AR 10 in size. The upper and lower receivers are smaller as is the bolt carrier group. The resulting rifle is much more compact and lightweight. I urge people to look into it, when considering a 308 semiautomatic.
POF has a couple models that are very similar.

I agree with what you are saying to an extent. But the term AR10 has just become a catch all for larger caliber MSR type platforms. I don't think there is any likelihood of getting people to stop using it as a common phrase now.

 

[CBH Australia]

I agree with what you are saying to an extent. But the term AR10 has just become a catch all for larger caliber MSR type platforms. I don't think there is any likelihood of getting people to stop using it as a common phrase now.

Not disagreeing with @Wyatt Smith but also agreeing if with you as a gun enthusiast with no access to Semi Autos these days I would loosely term them as AR15 and AR 10 having only seen a couple before the buyback.

My state did not allow them but neighbouring states sold them over the counter.

We still see semi autos advertised for sale to people who can get an occupational permit etc. Even the Remington R15 makes an appearance online. Wedgetail industries produce a Semi Auto in .308 in Australia with very restricted sales but government agencies opted for the imported SCAR for aerial shooters after trialling several options to replace the old L1A1 SLR

 

[Randy F]

For several years, I have been defending our pecans with a 5.56. Originally unsuppressed, the latest carried a suppressor. Both used a dedicated best quality ATN thermal sight and worked. Though the 5.56 was fine for an undisturbed initial shot, it was not the best for a second when a sounder exploded or the second when one of a pair of coyotes took off. I decided to move to a 150 gr bullet from a .308 and to upgrade to a thermal that is the most amazing thing that I have ever mounted on firearm of any type.

The rifle is a Ruger AR in .308. It is accurate and has a remarkable trigger for a current production Ruger. I mounted a Leica 2.5x10 ERI on it for general purpose daylight use. I then purchased a Leica Calonox thermal and a Rusan adapter to fit the ERI scope. The combined unit is incredible. One sights the rifle in normally without the thermal. The adapter is threaded onto the Calonox and then slid onto the scope objective. The resulting thermal image is incredibly clear, and one has the full magnification range of the variable scope. Unlit crosshairs are perfectly visible not even necessitating the illuminated reticle. It is far superior and far more practical than the ATN.

I have no idea why this system has not really caught on here in the States. With it one can turn a daylight rifle into a superb thermal equipped pig or varmint rifle in seconds.
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Well now that looks like just way too much fun!