Bushmaster 308AR AR 10 AR308

Bushmaster 308 ORC 308AR AR-10 AR308

Bushmaster 308 ORC 308AR

Bushmaster 308AR AR 10 AR308

As of March 8, 2016 we have no information on the current status of Bushmaster 308AR, AR 10 AR308 Weapon Platform. The Bushmaster website resolves to a support site https://support.bushmaster.com/.308 and a dysfunctional catalog.

Update August 21, 2016. The Bushmaster 2016 catalog is now functional. Unfortunately there is absolutely no mention of a .308 Winchester AR (308 AR). I guess it’s a safe assumption that for the time being there will be no Bushmaster branded 308AR/AR-10 Rifle. Perhaps the this is to push shooters to Remington R25 GII and DPMS GII platforms.

We have a forum post here.

Bushmaster 308AR AR 10 AR308 Weapon Platform



View or Download the Bushmaster 2016 Catalog Below

The Ultimate Optics Guide to Rifle Shooting | Vortex Scopes

The Ultimate Optics Guide to Rifle Shooting | Vortex Scopes

The Ultimate Optics Guide to Rifle Shooting

All About Optics Brochure Vortex Optics

All About Optics Brochure Vortex Optics

The Ultimate Optics Guide to Rifle Shooting by Vortex Optics

As I mentioned in previous posts I am not typically a “Brand” guy but as a rare exception, I’m becoming a fan of the Vortex Optics brand. This morning over coffee I was scanning the Vortex Optic site for 2016 products when I happened across the All About Optics Brochure. I found it to be nicely done and informative in a down to earth manner. Being a curious guy I decided to research who wrote it. It appears the author is CPL. Reginald J.G. Wales a technical field advisor for Vortex Optics.

Upon further research, it turns out CPL. Reginald J.G. Wales is also the author of a book from Vortex optics called “The Ultimate Optics Guide to Rifle Shooting” from Vortex Optics”. The Ultimate Optics Guide to Rifle Shooting was released in December 2015 and has no reviews at the usual places. The book can be previewed on Google Books and purchased from Google and Amazon in Hardback, Paper, and Kindle versions. I was hoping the kindle version would be less expensive but it’s the same as the paperback. I ordered the paperback. Look for feedback and a review in the near future.

The Ultimate Optics Guide to Rifle Shooting - Vortex Optics

The Ultimate Optics Guide to Rifle Shooting

The The Ultimate Optics Guide to Rifle Shooting is a comprehensive manual that teaches you everything you need to know to use your optical scope to its maximum potential. Although showing you how to use your scope to hit the target is the author’s top priority, he also teaches you how to use your scope for other tasks, such as zeroing in at different ranges and using your reticle to calculate range, measure objects at a distance, adjust for wind and elevation, measure unknown bullet drop, and much more.Packed with illustrations and equations and loaded with practical exercises that help you apply what you learn, this book will raise your shooting skills to a whole new level.

Whether you are a competition shooter, a hunter, or a law enforcement or military professional, this book is an invaluable addition to your marksmanship toolbox. The author, Cpl. Reginald J. G. Wales (CAF, Ret.) serves as a certified firearms instructor and also a technical field advisor for Vortex Optics (Canada). In this book, he draws on experience in the military and as a firearms instructor, a hunter, and competition shooter to teach you how to get the most out of your scope on the range, on the hunt, and on the battlefield.

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The Ultimate Optics Guide to Rifle Shooting


CMMG Mk47 Mutant AKM2 76AFC41

CMMG Mk47 Mutant AKM2 308ar.com

CMMG Mk47 Mutant AKM2

CMMG Mk47 Mutant AKM2

I have a fondness for CMMG. This fondness comes from the fact that in an industry saturated with with a lot of “me too’s” CMMG seems to always be searching creatively for a little niche to call there own. In the past we have seen 308AR/AR-10 rifles that utilized HK G3 magazines, a multitude of .22lr AR15 upper receivers and accessories and handgun cartridge chambered AR15’s before they were popular. In fact I have an early CMMG Sierra as will as a 9mm upper. I enjoy both. Todays post comes in the form of the CMMG Mk47 Mutant AKM2 76AFC41. It’s a mutant because and I will quote CMMG here “combining the accuracy and modularity of the AR-15 with the reliability of the AK47“.

Anyone out there have or plan on getting the CMMG Mk47 Mutant please take join the forum and share your results.

The CMMG Mk47 Mutant AKM2 is a new platform for 2015, combining the accuracy and modularity of the AR-15 with the reliability of the AK47. The Mk47 features all new mid-sized receivers based on our Mk3 platform carved from billet 7075-T6 aluminum. The Mk47 was designed to harness the power and reliability of the 7.62x39mm cartridge utilizing a robust bolt also based off our Mk3. The unique Mk47 lower receiver readily accepts all standard AK Magazines. Every rifle comes equipped with a MOE pistol grip, SV muzzle brake, Geissele SSA trigger, 30rd AK PMAG, and CMMG’s lifetime quality guarantee.

  • BARREL: 16.1” 1:10 MEDIUM TAPER 4140 SBN BARREL
  • MUZZLE: SV MUZZLE BRAKE, THREADED 5/8-24
  • HAND GUARD: CMMG RKM15
  • FURNITURE: MAGPUL MOE PISTOL GRIP
  • RECEIVERS: BILLET 7075-T6 AL
  • TRIGGER: GEISSELE AUTOMATICS SSA
  • WEIGHT: 7.2 LBS (UNLOADED)
  • LENGTH: 33.5” (STOCK COLLAPSED)
  • GAS PORT LOCATION: CARBINE

CMMG Mk47 Mutant AKM2


Hiperfire Hipertouch Eclipse Trigger For 308AR AR-10

Hiperfire Hipertouch Eclipse Trigger 308AR.com AR-10

Hiperfire Hipertouch Eclipse Trigger

 

When it comes to advertising/sponsors relationships at 308AR.com and our family of sites and communities it’s no secret we are very selective with advertisers. Today we are excited to add Hiperfire to the list. Hiperfire offers AR15, 308AR and AR-10 triggers for most budgets $89-$275 and shooting disciplines. I had been planning to purchase a Hiperfire Hipertouch 24C but now Im feeling obligated to get the Hiperfire Hipertouch Eclipse Trigger ECL listed lower in the post.

Hiperfire Hipertouch Eclipse Trigger Specs

Hiperfire Hipertouch Eclipse Trigger Specs

 

Hiperfire Hipertouch Eclipse Trigger For 308AR AR-10 Video

Hiperfire Hipertouch Eclipse Trigger Description

Click the second thumbnail under PRODUCT PHOTOS (above right) to view a comparative feature summary of the HIPERTOUCH® trigger group family. Also, consult the Resource Center (RESOURCES navigation button) where you’ll find items like the Hiperfire Hipertouch Eclipse Trigger Troubleshooting Guide

HIPERTOUCH® 24, 24E, 243G, and 24C Specs Plus these Enhancements

  • Nickel Alloy Finish Applied to the Hammer and Trigger
  • Smoother Trigger Pull
  • Prolongs Useful Cycle Life
  • Can Be Easier To Clean
  • Sports a Black HIPERSHOE®
  • US Pat. Nos. 8,572,880, 9,052,149 and 9,175,917, Others Pending

The HIPERTOUCH® ECL4 is HIPERFIRE’s top-of-the-line trigger for AR-15® and AR-10® type rifles. The HIPERTOUCH® name is short for HIgh PERformance TOUCH, 24 for user adjustable trigger weights. The ECL was developed as part of a 3-gun promotion. But, one must realize that this and the other triggers aren’t just for 3-gun. It now sports a new evocative name since its performance eclipses that of even HIPERFIRE’s 24C. It installs and functions just like all the HIPERTOUCH® 24s. For installation and operational features of the HIPERTOUCH® family of AR fire-controls, go to the HIPERTOUCH® 24 page and watch the videos. View this graphic,Hiperfire AR-10 AR-15 Lower Cavity Dimensions. HIPERTOUCH® FCGs may not work in lowers with pivot holes that are outside the MIL-Spec dimensions shown in RED.

HIPERTOUCH® FCGs have uniquely solved two problems with stock AR triggers and AR trigger upgrades respectively: 1) High Trigger Weight, and 2) Low Hammer Fall Energy.

Trigger Weight: The real culprit behind high trigger pull weight is high sear impingement force that produces high friction. To get around that, the stock “AR” trigger and hammer mechanical advantage was changed and the toggle spring feature added to reduce the impingement force on the trigger sear. Designers of two-stage products changed the functional location of the primary sear; HIPERFIRE®’s design has not, retaining the stock design’s single-stage simplicity. This is important for when stock triggers are pulled, the hammer cam-action signals hammer fall is imminent. When 2-stage triggers are pulled, the final higher weight stage also signals hammer fall. This can lead to the flinching problem we all know about. Some like to say the better 2-stage triggers have glass rod or candy-cane like breaks to sell the idea that they don’t signal hammer fall. In any case, the HIPERTOUCH® ECL does not signal hammer fall because the trigger weight is constant over the entire stroke.

Hammer Fall Energy: HIPERTOUCH® features the unique toggle spring functionality that reduces trigger weight, but while doing so, it also increases hammer fall energy by over 35% over the MIL-spec stock design and every trigger upgrade in the market. This permits the shooter to ignite hard MIL and foreign primers as well as hard to ignite 22 rimfire ammunition.

HIPERTOUCH® FCGs retain Eugene Stoner’s design of simple elegance while remaining very robust, without the gritty feel. Shooting for high accuracy is no longer an almost impossible chore. It’s no longer necessary to improve the stock performance by manually polishing the high-friction trigger and hammer sear surfaces, where the end result was only marginally better anyway.

Ambitious sportsmen and marksmen have been turning to trigger upgrades with varying degrees of satisfaction. The better replacements have been one and two-stage triggers with fixed final weights ranging from between 2½ and 4½ pounds with what some have called a glass rod or candy cane trigger break. Some of these devices require factory or user calibration, maintenance, and/or replacement for wear or doubling. Some of these devices also employ reduced power springs, which have compromised reliable ignition for a “dream” trigger weight.

The HIPERFIRE® “AR” accessory response to those shooter’s looking for a single-stage and very much improved, match quality, “AR” trigger upgrade that delivers high performance is the HIPERTOUCH® ECL. It nests in unmodified standard AR-15® and AR-10® type lower receivers in the same way as stock “AR” triggers and hammers without having to remove the safety selector. It is comprised of three subassemblies: the trigger, hammer, and toggle, spring groups. All the parts are made from carbon steel alloys that have been hardened for wear and strength. It features exceptionally low trigger weights with smooth pre-travel, a very clean hammer release with no report to break, match action response, and faster hammer lock-up. Only now with HIPERTOUCH® trigger and hammer actions does “AR” trigger “squeeze” have real meaning.

Additionally, the HIPERTOUCH® ECL also sports the HIPERSHOE® adjustable finger pad as first introduced with the 24C, which can be positioned at five (5) different vertical detent locations along the straight trigger’s bow. By changing location, the shooter can further adjust pre-travel and weight within the broader spring range settings than without it as desired for even more trigger responsiveness. Also, the adjustable pad lengthens slightly the extension of the finger to the pad with respect to the pistol grip, which alters the feel and dexterity of the finger on the trigger for added comfort and/or control. The trigger can be installed and operated with and without the shoe.

Hiperfire Hipertouch Eclipse Trigger

 

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Aero Precision 308AR OEM Rifle Brownells Exclusive

Aero Precision 308AR OEM Rifle

Aero Precision OEM 308AR

Aero Precision 308AR OEM Rifle – As I have previously mentioned on our AR-15 site I really like the concept of these Aero Precision OEM rifles. They consist of completely assembled rifles without sights, buttstock, and handguard at cost savings greater than the sum of the omitted parts. Basically we are not forced to buy parts we never use. Well, today I decided it was time to see what was going on at our best supporter Brownells and low and behold they have a ” Brownells Exclusive” Aero Precision 308 AR OEM rifle. Priced right about the price of the no-frills least expensive 308AR rifles from other manufacturers. In my opinion, the Aero Precision 308AR OEM Rifle is a better quality value.

The Aero Precision 308AR OEM Rifle is not available directly from Aero Precision and is currently available as a preorder from Brownells. Any visitors purchasing one of these please join the 308AR forum and share your build results and pictures with the group.

Specifications:

  • Receivers – Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum Receivers.
  • Lower Receiver includes flared magazine well and upper tension screw to remove upper/lower play.
  • Finish – Matte black hard anodized.
  • Bolt Carrier Group – 9310 Bolt, 8620 Carrier, and mil-spec components. Bolt is High Pressure Tested, Magnetic Particle Inspected, and shot-peened.
  • Bolt Carrier Group Finish – Phosphate with chrome-lined carrier & gas key.
  • Barrel – Chambered in 308 Winchester (accepts 7.62x51mm NATO).  1-10 Twist. Profile – tapered.
  • Barrel Length – 18″
  • Gas System – Rifle length with installed gas block and tube.
  • Barrel Threads – 5/8-24 barrel thread pitch includes an installed A2 flash hider. 
  • Barrel Finish  QPQ nitride.
  • Receiver Extension – Mil-Spec diameter buffer tube assembly with carbine buffer.
  • Compatibility – Accepts DPMS 308 components & magazines (PMAG compatible)

Aero Precision 308 AR OEM Rifle


Drake TiTAN Titanium Barrel System

Drake TiTAN Titanium Barrel System

Drake TiTAN Titanium Barrel System

Drake TiTAN Titanium Barrel System

Drake TiTAN Titanium Barrel System

Drake TiTAN Titanium Barrel System – Our friend Chris Drake at Drake Associates just passed on this news release for your viewing pleasure. If your unfamiliar with Drake Associates and their line of rifles and chassis you just might recognize them as the folks behind the Remington XM-2010 and Remington MSR.

Drake Titanium Stalker

The Drake Titanium Stalker also features the lightweight, Drake TiTAN Titanium Barrel System. This precision rifle was designed as an alternative to the military’s M24E program, with a similar mission profile that features high performance options at an affordable price.

The Drake TiTAN Titanium Barrel System by Drake Associates is a HIGH PERFORMANCE, LIGHT WEIGHT, LONG RANGE PRECISION BARREL SYSTEM that is manufactured under a US patent-pending process that increases the strength and reduces barrel weight by as much as 45%. An important application for the TiTAN™ Barrel System is a upgrade and retrofit for US Military and US Law Enforcement sniper weapon systems, Civilian Tactical Shooters and Long Range Hunters precision rifles.

If you’re looking for a high performance barrel system, the TiTAN™ will not disappoint. With the weight of a sporter barrel in a titanium heavy profile contour, this barrel system is no match for carbon fiber wrapped barrels.

Drake Associates currently offers the Titanium Barrel System with the Hunter Stalker and Drake Stalker Rifle Systems. Also available to order for Remington and Savage Bolt Action rifle systems as well as AR15/AR10 and 308AR rifle systems.

Drake TiTAN Titanium Barrel System for AR-10/308AR Rifles


Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50mm FFP Riflescope EBR-2C MOA | AR SCOPE

Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50mm FFP Riflescope EBR-2C MOA Reticle 43127

Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50mm FFP Riflescope EBR-2C MOA Reticle 43127 www.308ar.com

Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50mm FFP Riflescope EBR-2C MOA Reticle 43127

Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50mm FFP SCOPE

We probably get just as many questions about the best scope for an AR-10/308AR as we do out the platform hardware itself. The Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50mm FFP Riflescope EBR-2C MOA Reticle 43127 will be a first in a series of Vortex scope purchases for this and our other sites. The Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50mm FFP Riflescope EBR-2C MOA Reticle 43127 was initially ordered for an MDT TAC21 project at modularrifle.com. However, based on the price point halfway between the inexpensive scopes and premium scopes the Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50mm FFP Riflescope EBR-2C MOA Reticle 43127 might just be exactly what many AR-10 and 308AR rifle shooters are looking for. We purchased ours online here.

Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50mm FFP Riflescope EBR-2C MOA Reticle 43127 Description:

Born from an intimate understanding of riflescope designs, the Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50mm FFP Riflescope EBR-2C MOA Reticle 43127 delivers the performance and features that tactical shooters demand. This rifle scope engineered from the experts at Vortex is built on an ultra-strong 30mm one-piece machined aluminum tube to deliver increased windage and elevation travel and optimal adjustment. The Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50mm FFP Riflescope EBR-2C MOA Reticle 43127 features an extra-low dispersion (XD) glass increases resolution and color fidelity, resulting in crisp, sharp images. For top-tier riflescopes, the Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50mm FFP Waterproof Rifle Scope impresses without emptying out your pocket.

Vortex PST-43127: Viper PST 6-24x50mm FFP Riflescope w/ EBR-2C MOA Reticle, Black

Specifications for Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50mm FFP Riflescope EBR-2C MOA Reticle 43127:

  • Magnification: 6-24 x
  • Objective Lens Diameter: 50 mm
  • Eye Relief: 4.0 inches
  • Field of View: 17.8-5.1 feet/100 yards
  • Tube Size: 30 mm
  • Turret Style: Tactical
  • CRS Zero Stop:
  • Adjustment Graduation: 1/4 MOA
  • Travel per Rotation: 12 MOA
  • Max Elevation Adjustment: 65 MOA
  • Max Windage Adjustment: 65 MOA
  • Parallax Setting: 50 yards to infinity
  • Length: 15.5 inches
  • Weight: 23.4 ounces

Features of Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50mm FFP Shockproof Riflescope:

  • XD Lens Elements – Extra-low dispersion (XD) glass increases resolution and color fidelity, resulting in crisp, sharp images
  • XR Fully Multi-Coated – Proprietary coatings increase light transmission with multiple anti-reflective coatings on all air-to-glass surfaces
  • First Focal Plane Reticle – Scale of reticle remains in proportion to the zoomed image Constant subtensions allow accurate holdover and ranging at all magnifications
  • Glass-etched Reticle – Protected between two layers of glass for optimum durability and reliability
  • Illuminated Reticle – Provides precise aiming under low-light conditions
  • Tube Size – 30 mm diameter
  • Single-Piece Tube – Maximizes alignment for improved accuracy and optimum visual performance, as well as ensures strength and waterproofness
  • Aircraft-Grade Aluminum – Constructed from a solid block of aircraft-grade aluminum for strength and rigidity
  • Waterproof – O-ring seals prevent moisture, dust and debris from penetrating the riflescope for reliable performance in all environments
  • Fogproof – Argon gas purging prevents internal fogging over a wide range of temperatures
  • Shockproof – Rugged construction withstands recoil and impact
  • Hard Anodized Finish – Highly durable low-glare matte finish helps camouflage the shooter’s position
  • ArmorTek – Ultra-hard, scratch-resistant coating protects exterior lenses from scratches, oil and dirt
  • Tactical-Style Turrets – Exposed turrets provide fast, accurate and easily read elevation and windage adjustments
  • Side Focus – Adjustment located on riflescope’s left side and is easily accessible from shooting position. Provides optimal image focus and parallax removal
  • CRS Zero Stop – Customizable Rotational Stop (CRS) aids in return to zero after dialing temporary elevation correction
  • Precision-Force Spring System – Uses premium components in the erector-spring system to ensure maximum repeatability and ease of adjustment
  • Precision-Glide Erector System – Uses premium components in the zoom lens mechanism to ensure smooth magnification changes under the harshest conditions
  • MAG-View Fiber Optic – Provides a highly visible reference point for the magnification setting
  • Radius Bar – Fiber optic turret rotation indicator provides a highly visible and tactile point of reference for turret rotations. US Patent 7,937,879
  • Fast Focus Eyepiece – Allows quick and easy reticle focusing

Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50mm FFP Riflescope EBR-2C MOA Reticle 43127