Review: The 308 That Handles Like A 223:

[Talyn]

The Ruger SFAR

The Ruger SFAR

 

[Belt Fed]

Link don't work for me, but looks like a nice 308.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

Link don't work for me, but looks like a nice 308.

same here

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

The title is somewhat misleading or just how he feels?

 

[Talyn]

Sorry fixed now

 

[Belt Fed]

It's lightweight compared to the SR762, it probably does handle more like a 223 than their last 308. i bet it don't handle like one in the recoil department.

 

[Talyn]

I'd go for the 20" barrel version & change out the handguard for a 17.5" Odin Works O2 lite to save weight.

 

[Belt Fed]

I'd have to make a hunting rifle out of it, be nice not to tote a 10 to 12 pound rifle all day long. course a scope would add weight.

 

[Talyn]

Even regular ARs can get heavy when you add stuff on to one.

 

[Belt Fed]

Even regular ARs can get heavy when you add stuff on to one.

Yep and i am the worlds worst with the bolt on stuff.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

I know weight can add up! I have an AR10 in 243win and weighs over 15# without the mag, but I also have a 308win version (20") weighs 6.6# with optic and mbuis. Light weight is doable and could be less than what I've done.

 

[Talyn]

I went from a fairly light-weight 1-4X LVPO on a ADM Recon mount back to a 4X ACOG just to save noticeable weight on my recent AR rebuild.

 

[KillerFord1977]

The Saint .308 is light. Couple ounces off the Ruger

Add couple lbs for a 20 rd mag, scope and its a m1 garand weight.

Man up and shoot the blessed thing.

If you want a lightweight AR, shoot a .22 at rabbits

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

When you can reduce the amount of recoil felt or not, it makes a gun handle very fast and on target. Using body mechanics to enhance speed makes it even faster.

 

[KillerFord1977]

When you can reduce the amount of recoil felt or not, it makes a gun handle very fast and on target. Using body mechanics to enhance speed makes it even faster.

Yes sir
I handle a .308 from 7pm-5am on hog hunts.
Three 20 rd mags in my chest rig

Occasionally an Fn Fal
You can maneuver a well made .308 just fine quickly. .308 Recoil is not an issue for me.

 

[deadduck357]

I'm all about hearing and reading more about the SFAR. It seems what I've been wanting for years but have restrained myself from purchasing one till I've heard enough good reports on its durability.

 

[deadduck357]

Sorry fixed now

Not working for me???

Ok, that second link does.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

Not working for me???

Ok, that second link does.

yup