Quest for AR guru's

[Plain Lucky]

I'm looking to buy an AR-10, primarily to hunt pigs, shooting suppressed. I probably won't use it more than a half dozen times in a year but I tend to prefer to pay for better quality, within reason.

I'm considering this one from Windham Weaponry but it is about $400 - $600 higher than other models and brands that I've seen. I don't know a lot about AR's so I'm curious as to what bells and whistles it has versus cheaper models and whether they are worth the extra money?

https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_...to+rifle+308+w

[DFWPI]

Are you specifically looking for a 308 in AR configuration?

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[Fordnandez]

I have never had a problem with the two AR10's I have from Palmetto State. They go on sale for $1050. I got one in 6.5 CM and in 243. Both are accurate and never had an issue. With that said, get the one you want as a complete rifle because AR10 are not like legos like an AR15 is where you can mix and match a bunch of different manufacturers components. Components are not as interchangable as an AR15.

[duckmanep]

doesn't look like it has any extra bells & whistles. if you want that model, shop around and you can find it about $200 cheaper than the buds price.

Are you sure you want a AR10? AR15's in grendel or one of the other popular hog killin calibers can be much cheaper.

[Twist]

I have never had a problem with the two AR10's I have from Palmetto State. They go on sale for $1050. I got one in 6.5 CM and in 243. Both are accurate and never had an issue. With that said, get the one you want as a complete rifle because AR10 are not like legos like an AR15 is where you can mix and match a bunch of different manufacturers components. Components are not as interchangable as an AR15.

I have a Gen 2 in 308 and it runs good as well.

OP, go to Palmetto's website. They appear to have several different models in stock, some of which are under $1000.

[Mission408]

Psa are hard to beat for the money. LMT are very nice but you pay for it.

[kcnatural]

I know that Windham makes good firearms. Having said that for the money you would think it would come with more than a $20 carbine stock.

[TPA210]

If it’s mainly for pigs I’d go with PSA

[ken800]

Are you sure you want a AR10? AR15's in grendel or one of the other popular hog killin calibers can be much cheaper.

Ditto... There are several AR15 sizes that will do a great job on hogs suppressed. Are you thinking of shooting supers or subs suppressed?

[SNKETR]

Ditto... There are several AR15 sizes that will do a great job on hogs suppressed. Are you thinking of shooting supers or subs suppressed?

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[Fordnandez]

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You can save quite a bit of money by staying within the AR15 platform. 6.5 Grendel is a pig killing round for sure. The extra power of the AR10 is nice but it sure does suck toting that heavy thing around especially if you are adding a can to it.

[Nate Riley]

Are you sure you want a AR10? AR15's in grendel or one of the other popular hog killin calibers can be much cheaper.

I will jump on board with this, as well. My preferred gun for hogs (out of the ones I have) would be the AR15 with a 300 Blackout upper. I have both 5.56 and 300 Blackout barrels which are easily interchangeable. With that said, the 5.56 works well on hogs too and its a lot cheaper to shoot.

I have a PSA ("AR10") in 6.5 Creedmoor. I like it, but it is heavy. Its pretty accurate for a semi auto. I had an ejection issue early, but I sent it back and they fixed it (no cost to me at all). So, I'm happy with the customer service at PSA and would recommend them anyone.

[npe001]

Building one right now. 100% Aero parts (except the barrel) and without optics, I will be at around 1200... I would not build one again, two many style specific parts.

[Plain Lucky]

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You can save quite a bit of money by staying within the AR15 platform. 6.5 Grendel is a pig killing round for sure. The extra power of the AR10 is nice but it sure does suck toting that heavy thing around especially if you are adding a can to it.

I don't really plan to shoot subsonic. I know the 300 blackout is the choice to do that but other than caliber, why else does whether I plan to shoot subsonic matter?

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I have an AR15 and hadn't really considered another one in a larger caliber or an upper in a different caliber. I didn't realize the AR10 is considerably heavier. The AR15 in a 6.5 or 300BO are sounding like the better options.

[trophy8]

300 blackout sucks. If you’re gonna go bigger than a 223 go grendel or SPC or just go AR10.