AR-10 Hunting configuration

[higunner]

Looking for opinions and or recommendations by make and model for AR-10's for big game hunting. I'm thinking .308, due to the fact that I reload and have tons of components.

[DJ_Mack]

I am getting an Aero Precision 16" when they come back in stock.  Pretty great build for a decent price.  Also built in Tacoma.

www.aeroprecisionusa.com

Check it out!

[carlyoungs]

Those prices aren't that bad. Looks like nice stuff

[carpsniperg2]

7mm-08 or 308 are great in the AR10.

Depends on how much you want to spend. MEGA makes great 308 rifles and uppers and lowers to build your own.

If you are looking to build your own. I have a mega kit I could make you a deal on.

[fly-by]

If you plan to hunt with it, stay as light as possible.  If you aren't careful it's easy to end up over 12 lbs with a mount, optic, and full magazine.

DPMS makes one that comes in at 7.75 lbs bare:

http://www.dpmsinc.com/COMPACT-HUNTER_ep_151-1.html

I've had a couple of the previous generation Lite Hunters (7.9 lbs) and they are also a good choice.  Still not the rifle I grab for a long hike.

[Firedogg]

Keep in mind that magazines for hunting won't be real heavy since you are limited to 5 rounds for big game.
 Rainier Arms puts together some nice kits too. Customer service is top notch too.

[jrebel]

Remington R25 in .308 is hard to beat for the price.  Not sure I would want a hunting set up less than a 20" barrel.

[h20hunter]

5 round limit?

[goosegetter79]

Keep in mind that magazines for hunting won't be real heavy since you are limited to 5 rounds for big game.
 Rainier Arms puts together some nice kits too. Customer service is top notch too.

When did a 5 round limit come about? Never heard of that.

[HardCorpsHuntr]

I, and two other friends have Smith and Wesson M&P 10's (.308).  I have been getting just over moa and my friend is getting sub-moa.  No complaints at all and I was sold on the price and reviews.  I added magpul's PRS stock, MOE grip, MOE hand-guards.  NF sits on top.   

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_815078_-1_785153_757785_757784_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JPnPFp2G44

 

[jrebel]

I, and two other friends have Smith and Wesson M&P 10's (.308).  I have been getting just over moa and my friend is getting sub-moa.  No complaints at all and I was sold on the price and reviews.  I added magpul's PRS stock, MOE grip, MOE hand-guards.  NF sits on top.   

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_815078_-1_785153_757785_757784_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JPnPFp2G44

 

You guys shooting factory ammo or reloading?

[dontgetcrabs]

Keep in mind that magazines for hunting won't be real heavy since you are limited to 5 rounds for big game.
 Rainier Arms puts together some nice kits too. Customer service is top notch too.

When did a 5 round limit come about? Never heard of that.

No round limit in WA State... Yet.

[HardCorpsHuntr]

I, and two other friends have Smith and Wesson M&P 10's (.308).  I have been getting just over moa and my friend is getting sub-moa.  No complaints at all and I was sold on the price and reviews.  I added magpul's PRS stock, MOE grip, MOE hand-guards.  NF sits on top.   

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_815078_-1_785153_757785_757784_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JPnPFp2G44

 

You guys shooting factory ammo or reloading?

Factory

[fly-by]

I, and two other friends have Smith and Wesson M&P 10's (.308).  I have been getting just over moa and my friend is getting sub-moa.  No complaints at all and I was sold on the price and reviews.  I added magpul's PRS stock, MOE grip, MOE hand-guards.  NF sits on top.   

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_815078_-1_785153_757785_757784_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JPnPFp2G44

 

Just watched the TNP review you linked.  8lbs 3oz with an empty mag is very good, and the light profile barrel is not an issue for a hunting rifle.

Here's a picture of my Lite Hunter in .260 Remington.  It's currently set up with iron sights only for High Power competition.

[sled]

5 round limit?