AR10 for hunting

Mixter said:
How is the Troy P.A.R as a hunting rig? Accuracy, weight etc...
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The 16” 308 is awesome. I just sold mine, but the short oal and reasonable weight were great. Also chambering a round quietly is nice. Got a couple coyotes with mine last year. FA is missed on the 102 that replaced it, but more due to the tight chamber than anything else. Dropping the bolt hard is noisy and jamming your thumb in the notch is awkward with heavy gloves on. Plus there are so many fancy FA buttons out there! Lol
 
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I really wanted a Wilson Combat ultralight hunter in .338 fed but I don't think any have been brought north yet for classification by the lab. Wilson claims thier upper/lower are proprietory and no other manufactures AR-10 type upper and lower will fit but otherwise standard parts.
https:// www. wilsoncombat.com/ultralight-hunter/

then the stag-10 came along and I figure I will build it out similar to the Wilson rig , paint job and all hehehe
 
Mixter said:
So already having a bcl 102, is getting a Troy P.A.R. as well redundant?
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All about what you want. I had a .308 and really liked it, but sold it to fund my BCL build (have no regrets). The PAR is an accurate AR-esque rifle and can be had for relatively cheap compared to the semi-auto's. If I ever get another I'll get a .223 to do a NR length SBR build with it.
 
RAConnol said:
Honest question: Does anyone actually use forward assist on there AR?
None of my "Tactical" Rifles (BCL 102, Tavor 21, RA XCR-L) have FA, and I cannot even think of an instance where I wish I had forward assist.
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Originally the FA was added to psychologically help soldiers feel more confident in their weapon system. When the US army first started using the AR15, they ran into a lot of problems with different buffer tube weights, ammunition, magazines and absolutely zero rifle field maintenance. The rifles didn't come with cleaning kits. The military added FA so that soldiers would not feel like their weapon would fail and go bang when they pull the trigger instead of click.

If you think about it, the only reason your bolt would not be properly locked in the chamber would be:
1. There is an obstruction in the barrel, in which case you would not want to fire the gun
2. You rode the charging handle

 
Stag10 with Faxon pencil barrel, light weight MI M-Lok forend, stag10 LPK and BCG. Stock is a Magpul MOE & grip is a rubber textured Hogue molded unit. I can't remember the buffer set up Irunguns used but it was also swapped out to reduce ounces. I added a Vortex Viper 2-10x32 with flip up scope covers, Burris PEPPR quick release mount , ARMS 40 sights. Also added a Lantec Dragon Muzzle Brake. A generic sling. It all weighs in at 10.6 lbs. The balance makes off hand shots so easy! Great for hunting. The worst accuracy is 2" with Aguila 7.62X51 FMJ...Hurtinberg and Federal I'm average around a 1.5". However admittedly, I'm not a very good shot. I find semi. auto's harder to shoot.
 
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CaptainGoose said:
If you think about it, the only reason your bolt would not be properly locked in the chamber would be:
1. There is an obstruction in the barrel, in which case you would not want to fire the gun
2. You rode the charging handle
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Or the BCG needs more lube, the extension lugs/feed ramps are sharp and need polishing, some brass bits from the sharp lugs or heavy extractor in the chamber, etc.

I have a VERY rough barrel extension I've been working on. It will smooth out just by shooting it but can jam or not go fully into battery. FA would have been nice as finger pushing didn't help like it would with my AR-15. Steel case was better for this so I saved brass for later in the range trip.
 
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