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junior · 05-24-2023, 12:20 PM

I'm wanting to build an AR10 in 243 caliber. Any tips or ideas that would be helpful? I know nothing about AR's, just going with this caliber so I can stock pile 243 ammo to use with the AR or my Remington bolt rifle. Where have yall bought your barrels, what length is good, barrel twist, any addons I'll need? Would like to have it left handed, is that even a possibility? I've never seen a left handed AR

Dale Moser · 05-24-2023, 12:27 PM

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junior · 05-24-2023, 12:34 PM

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you think it'll be heavy? I was told it'll be about 10lbs.

Artos · 05-24-2023, 01:03 PM

They are bulky & cumbersome for hunting...my AR10 was short lived. Didn't even keep it for a battle gun & went to a scar.

junior · 05-24-2023, 01:23 PM

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They are bulky & cumbersome for hunting...my AR10 was short lived. Didn't even keep it for a battle gun & went to a scar.

What's a scar?

scott123456789 · 05-24-2023, 02:28 PM

Buy a Ruger SFAR, accuracy will be suspect if you run .243 through it but safe. Weighs in at only 6lbs compared to 8+ like so many of the other options.

ultrastealth · 05-24-2023, 02:33 PM

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Buy a Ruger SFAR, accuracy will be suspect if you run .243 through it but safe. Weighs in at only 6lbs compared to 8+ like so many of the other options.

This, but rebarreling it would likely require a gunsmith. The SFAR seems to be the best design out there for compactness and it is very accurate.

Twist · 05-24-2023, 02:37 PM

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What's a scar?

A rifle series made by FN.

westtexducks · 05-24-2023, 03:22 PM

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Buy a Ruger SFAR, accuracy will be suspect if you run .243 through it but safe. Weighs in at only 6lbs compared to 8+ like so many of the other options.

Just to clarify but did you just suggest he run .243 bullets through a .308 stamped barrel?

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Raider4044 · 05-24-2023, 03:30 PM

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Just to clarify but did you just suggest he run .243 bullets through a .308 stamped barrel?

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That’s the way I read it, but I’d like to think he’s not dumb enough to think that’s a good idea.

bermise · 05-24-2023, 03:48 PM

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What's a scar?

An 8 pound FN rifle with a boot as a stock ��

Artos · 05-24-2023, 03:50 PM

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What's a scar?

It's a much better option for a battle gun in the 308 vs the AR platform...imo I would stick to a traditional semi hunting type rig for 243 & hunting, unless you just got the AR10 bug & wanna build.

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Dale Moser · 05-24-2023, 04:30 PM

The AR10 is pretty pointless imo. They clunky , overly large, and heavy. There are plenty of great hunting rounds for the AR15, if you require more range or “knockdown” than they offer, might as well jump into a bolt rifle or more conventional hunting semi-auto as mentioned above.

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jdg13 · 05-24-2023, 05:44 PM

I've got a 16" AR10. It's heavier than a 20 inch ar15 but not that bad. I like it because I get all the perks of an AR, minus the added weight. No need to find a niche cartridge that compromises in some way to fit the ar15 when 308 just works. Easy to customize or mount optics compared to other battle rifles. Mine is more accurate than any traditional semi auto I've had. That said, if all you're wanting is a 243, just use your bolt gun. No reason to go ar10 unless you want a bigger round IMO.

Dale Moser · 05-24-2023, 05:55 PM

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That said, if all you're wanting is a 243, just use your bolt gun. No reason to go ar10 unless you want a bigger round IMO.

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Black Ice · 05-24-2023, 06:40 PM

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The AR10 is pretty pointless imo. They clunky , overly large, and heavy. There are plenty of great hunting rounds for the AR15, if you require more range or “knockdown” than they offer, might as well jump into a bolt rifle or more conventional hunting semi-auto as mentioned above.

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I love my Falkor in .300 win mag. Probably my favorite hunting gun when sitting in a box blind.

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softpoint · 05-24-2023, 07:33 PM

Haven't checked in awhile, but they used to sell high capacity magazines for the Remington semi auto's and pumps, too. If you are just wanting a semi to go along with the bolt gun.

jgard · 05-24-2023, 07:57 PM

I have one in both 243 and 308. I sold the 308 and bought a ruger sfar in 308 as others have stated they are heavy mine has a 4-16-44 scope on it and weighs in at 10 but I wanted one in 243 and if you are going to go sit in a blind weight does not effect it in my opinion. I would not want to lug thru the woods all day or night with it that’s for sure

jdg13 · 05-24-2023, 08:00 PM

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I don't get your confusion. He wants a 243. Plenty of options in an ar15 that do what it does. 6.5 grendel for instance. If you're going to add the extra weight an expense of an ar10, go 308 or bigger.

Dale Moser · 05-24-2023, 08:07 PM

There’s no reason to go AR10 just for .308 either, just use your bolt gun.

I’m a fan of the Grendel, but it’s not a .243.

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jdg13 · 05-24-2023, 08:17 PM

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There’s no reason to go AR10 just for .308 either, just use your bolt gun.

I’m a fan of the Grendel, but it’s not a .243.

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Just my opinion. Yours may differ, that's why choices are a good thing.

Dale Moser · 05-24-2023, 08:42 PM

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Just my opinion. Yours may differ, that's why choices are a good thing.

Yeah, for sure. I just don’t get the differentiating between and AR10 and a bolt gun, based on .243 and .308. But that’s fine too.

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Hunter_Man · 05-24-2023, 09:00 PM

I bought a Ruger sfar in 308. Basically an ar15 in 308. Super light weight as compared to a standard ar 10. Super happy with the gun. Read about a guy who rebarreled in 243. Would be an awesome rig

Ruger hit a home run with the sfar!

Weighs just under 7 lbs from the factory.

powderburner · 05-25-2023, 09:02 AM

I have an AR10 in 308 and its a fun gun. I have a bolt 308 and its fun too. But I like the AR10 for what it is. They need to be oiled up to run right. But its not a walk around the hills gun. Its a drive around or sit around and shoot gun.

The best AR that I have is AR15 in the 458 socom. I put a red dot on it and its fun to carry and shoot. Just know that it is 2.00 a trigger pull

npe001 · 05-25-2023, 09:03 AM

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Nah, mine is only like 10 pounds. lol My ten gauge weighs more.

Clay C · 05-25-2023, 09:10 AM

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I bought a Ruger sfar in 308. Basically an ar15 in 308. Super light weight as compared to a standard ar 10. Super happy with the gun. Read about a guy who rebarreled in 243. Would be an awesome rig

Ruger hit a home run with the sfar!

Weighs just under 7 lbs from the factory.

If you really want a .308 in an AR platform this is what I would do.

Other than that I agree with Dale.

Fordnandez · 05-25-2023, 02:57 PM

I have a couple AR10's, one of them being in 243. I dont pretend to know the answer to this but I would do some searching on the internet on what grain ammo you have and then see what the general consensus is on barrel length and twist rate.

I have gotten used to the weight of the AR10 so it doesnt bother me. With that said the Ruger SFAR is very appealing to me but my understanding it is only available in 308. I just really like the speed and flatness of a light grain 243 bullet.

kd350 · 05-25-2023, 08:57 PM

Bear creek arsenal makes a 243. That’s the route I’d go

blaqkpanda · 05-25-2023, 09:11 PM

Look at barrels from x-caliber.net. They have everything fully customizable. If you're worried about weight, look at a carbon wrapped barrel and go with something like 16". You could even go 14.5" and then pin and weld the muzzle device. I think a 14.5" 243 would be a great hunting rifle. I could put together a list of parts if you wanted.

BLACKFINTURKEY · 05-25-2023, 10:32 PM

Problem with gas guns is you just can’t get the velocity like a bolt gun.

I shot long range and hunted with a ar-10 I built in a .260 rem and could never get a 140gr bullet much over 2700fps without blowing primers and having other issues. With that being said I did make several 1000 yard and further shots on targets and Amy furthest kill was 750 yards.

Like others said they are heavy and bulky. Mine weighed 17lbs with a loaded mag. Not trying to talk you out of it but depending on what you're going to use it for it may work good for you.

05-24-2023, 12:20 PM	#1
junior Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Killeen,Tx Hunt In: Bell,Williamson,San Saba Counties	AR10's Give me some info I'm wanting to build an AR10 in 243 caliber. Any tips or ideas that would be helpful? I know nothing about AR's, just going with this caliber so I can stock pile 243 ammo to use with the AR or my Remington bolt rifle. Where have yall bought your barrels, what length is good, barrel twist, any addons I'll need? Would like to have it left handed, is that even a possibility? I've never seen a left handed AR

05-24-2023, 04:30 PM	#13
Dale Moser Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wise Cty Hunt In: Young Cty	AR10's Give me some info The AR10 is pretty pointless imo. They clunky , overly large, and heavy. There are plenty of great hunting rounds for the AR15, if you require more range or “knockdown” than they offer, might as well jump into a bolt rifle or more conventional hunting semi-auto as mentioned above. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by Dale Moser; 05-24-2023 at 05:10 PM.

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05-24-2023, 12:27 PM	#2
Dale Moser Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wise Cty Hunt In: Young Cty	Get a tripod with pneumatic tires and a 2 inch trailer hitch… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-24-2023, 01:03 PM	#4
Artos Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Deep South TX Hunt In: Deep South TX	They are bulky & cumbersome for hunting...my AR10 was short lived. Didn't even keep it for a battle gun & went to a scar.

05-24-2023, 02:28 PM	#6
scott123456789 Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Weatherford, TX Hunt In: Lone Camp, TX	Buy a Ruger SFAR, accuracy will be suspect if you run .243 through it but safe. Weighs in at only 6lbs compared to 8+ like so many of the other options.

05-24-2023, 05:44 PM	#14
jdg13 Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Houston Hunt In: Someplace, TX	I've got a 16" AR10. It's heavier than a 20 inch ar15 but not that bad. I like it because I get all the perks of an AR, minus the added weight. No need to find a niche cartridge that compromises in some way to fit the ar15 when 308 just works. Easy to customize or mount optics compared to other battle rifles. Mine is more accurate than any traditional semi auto I've had. That said, if all you're wanting is a 243, just use your bolt gun. No reason to go ar10 unless you want a bigger round IMO.

05-24-2023, 07:33 PM	#17
softpoint Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Wixon Valley, Texas Hunt In: anywhere I'm allowed	Haven't checked in awhile, but they used to sell high capacity magazines for the Remington semi auto's and pumps, too. If you are just wanting a semi to go along with the bolt gun.

05-24-2023, 07:57 PM	#18
jgard Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Royse city Hunt In: east tx	I have one in both 243 and 308. I sold the 308 and bought a ruger sfar in 308 as others have stated they are heavy mine has a 4-16-44 scope on it and weighs in at 10 but I wanted one in 243 and if you are going to go sit in a blind weight does not effect it in my opinion. I would not want to lug thru the woods all day or night with it that’s for sure

05-24-2023, 08:07 PM	#20
Dale Moser Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wise Cty Hunt In: Young Cty	There’s no reason to go AR10 just for .308 either, just use your bolt gun. I’m a fan of the Grendel, but it’s not a .243. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-24-2023, 09:00 PM	#23
Hunter_Man Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2009	I bought a Ruger sfar in 308. Basically an ar15 in 308. Super light weight as compared to a standard ar 10. Super happy with the gun. Read about a guy who rebarreled in 243. Would be an awesome rig Ruger hit a home run with the sfar! Weighs just under 7 lbs from the factory.

05-25-2023, 09:02 AM	#24
powderburner Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE Houston Friendswood Hunt In: Zapata-San Ygnacio	I have an AR10 in 308 and its a fun gun. I have a bolt 308 and its fun too. But I like the AR10 for what it is. They need to be oiled up to run right. But its not a walk around the hills gun. Its a drive around or sit around and shoot gun. The best AR that I have is AR15 in the 458 socom. I put a red dot on it and its fun to carry and shoot. Just know that it is 2.00 a trigger pull

05-25-2023, 02:57 PM	#27
Fordnandez Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Round Rock, TX Hunt In: Rocksprings, TX	I have a couple AR10's, one of them being in 243. I dont pretend to know the answer to this but I would do some searching on the internet on what grain ammo you have and then see what the general consensus is on barrel length and twist rate. I have gotten used to the weight of the AR10 so it doesnt bother me. With that said the Ruger SFAR is very appealing to me but my understanding it is only available in 308. I just really like the speed and flatness of a light grain 243 bullet.

05-25-2023, 08:57 PM	#28
kd350 Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Cypress Hunt In: Regan wells, fedor, paige	Bear creek arsenal makes a 243. That’s the route I’d go

05-25-2023, 09:11 PM	#29
blaqkpanda Six Point Join Date: May 2016 Location: Houston, TX	Look at barrels from x-caliber.net. They have everything fully customizable. If you're worried about weight, look at a carbon wrapped barrel and go with something like 16". You could even go 14.5" and then pin and weld the muzzle device. I think a 14.5" 243 would be a great hunting rifle. I could put together a list of parts if you wanted.

05-25-2023, 10:32 PM	#30
BLACKFINTURKEY Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Marion,Texas Hunt In: Marion,Texas	Problem with gas guns is you just can’t get the velocity like a bolt gun. I shot long range and hunted with a ar-10 I built in a .260 rem and could never get a 140gr bullet much over 2700fps without blowing primers and having other issues. With that being said I did make several 1000 yard and further shots on targets and Amy furthest kill was 750 yards. Like others said they are heavy and bulky. Mine weighed 17lbs with a loaded mag. Not trying to talk you out of it but depending on what you're going to use it for it may work good for you.