About the only thing missing from my gun stable is a large frame semi auto. I have been kicking around the idea of picking up an AR10 in 308 that I can shoot out to 800m with. I want this thing to be able to take abuse of being carried around the woods for hunting, and riding around in the truck with me. I plan I’m using a suppressor with this thing. My short list is a 16” PredatOBR, a gap 10, and maybe a JP.
Should the PredatAR be on my list? Or should I say fuck it and get a suppressed 10/22 backpacker and get drunk while killing squirrels? What are your thoughts or opinions on a robust AR10?
How much do you have to spend on the rifle, not counting optics and accessories?
KAC ACC (URX4 keymod/MLOK) - typical “PX” price 4-5k
KAC EMC - typical “PX” price 5-6k
LMT MWS - typical “PX” price 2-3k dep on legacy or Slickside (many parts are common between KAC and LMT as they have a close working relationship)
LaRue OBR - typical”PX” price 3-3.5k
All three are considered robust, accurate and reliable and would meet your needs. MWS has quick end-user barrel/caliber change capabilities, monolithic rail for increased stability in the upper, excellent customer support. KAC retains its retail value, runs great and had the MAMS break-suppressor Mount system which IMO is best on the market (others may disagree). OBR is accurate and looks cool, esp if paired with suppressor. Though the cylindrical hand guard may or may not be for you). Factory triggers are solid for all three.
I have owned an MWS for 4 years and currently own an SR25 (1.5+ years). Never owned an OBR but have shot them.
MWS drawbacks as I see them: Weight, Challenges with suppressors (Socom RC2 would be a good choice given it’s low backpressure)
KAC drawbacks as I see them: Price, weight if running old URX/URX2 like mine with no dimpled barrel
OBR drawbacks: Post purchase customer support and potential QC issues (search the web for more details)
Honorable mention:
-JP (very accurate)
-Smith Wesson MP10 (inexpensive, decent accuracy based on my own experience with a friend’s)
- AR10T/SASS - reasonable relative cost, decent accuracy, factory adjustable gas system (Super SASS) (had a Super SASS for a couple years back 2010-2012.)
- GAP - prob the most customizable from the get go and highly accurate (it’s GA precision after all)
Just my .02