RUGER’S NEW 308 AR RIFLE

[NH Rugerman]

This looks very interesting:

Ruger® SFAR™ Autoloading Rifle Models

www.ruger.com

It seems that this is something that should have happened years ago…I have always resisted 308 AR rifles because of their size…I may have to buy one of these as I am starting to give up hope on ever seeing the Ruger XGI!!

 

[gunman42782]

Just seen this, you beat me to it. Sounds like a great idea!

 

[Captain America]

Well....I don't need this...but...I'm probably gonna have one.

 

[sargeny11]

Will definitely buy one & suppress it for hunting...will be great for hog hunts......
pete in central texas

 

[hittman]

Well....I don't need this...but...I'm probably gonna have one.

Me too. Already reached out to a couple of local sources.

 

[57springer]

Oh boy , I am gonna need another piggy bank .....................

 

[BearBiologist]

Want one but, being retired and on fixed income, can't justify it! Will have to settle for my AR-556.

 

[RoninPA]

Can't hunt with them in PA so probably not atthis time. I do have my Ruger Precision Rifle in .303 and I do have my Springfield Armory M1A so I think I'm covered ok.

 

[GunnyGene]

I like it. Think I'll wait a bit tho and see if the retail prices come down some. It's never just about the bare rifle price. Gotta figure in scope, mags, sling, bipod, and ammo costs at a minimum. That will add a few hundred to the MSRP.

 

[t-reg]

I'm not a fan of the AR15 family of cartridges.
Been wishing for one of these for a long time, lo and behold here comes Ruger!
Will visit LGS tomorrow and get in line!

 

[Air-cooled]

I own the now-discontinued Ruger SR-762 and love it. Very accurate and reliable. It does weigh 8.6 pounds compared to the SFAR at 6.8 pounds, and was considerably more expensive list price. I killed several large feral hogs with it. If the SFAR functions as well as the (piston mechanism) SR-762, it will be a great seller.

 

[Mobuck]

I'm waiting to see one 'in person'. There were several reasons why the AR15 platform wasn't suitable for the '308 class cartridges', one of which was bolt diameter and the other major factor was bolt travel.
The AR10 platform is heavier due in part to the scaled up bolt and magazine--the additional aluminum in the lower/upper only adds a few ounces. Not much way to get around this. Guess we'll see.

 

[eveled]

I wish they had made a M14 clone.

The MINI14 is great, why they never made a full size one is beyond me.

 

[Mobuck]

"I wish they had made a M14 clone."

HMMM, and folks claim the AR10 is 'too heavy"?
I toted an M-14 enough to appreciate not having to carry it any more.

 

[instructor]

Local gun store at one time had the SR556 and the SR762 on the shelf and bought the SR556. Should have also bought the 762 as well at the time. Pleased with the SR 556 and its performance, but the rifle is definitely on the heavy side. According to Ruger they have peeled off some 2lbs or more from this new offering and that is a definite plus. Anxious to see when one arrives at the LGS.

 

[t-reg]

I'm on the list at the LGS.

 

[ssqman]

Let's hope it is more available than the 1895.

 

[mistermills357]

I spent my money on a new Remington M-870, and someday maybe I will get an M-4.
But I ain't paying that much for a rifle.
Call me a cheapskate, and I won't mind.

 

[WAYNO]

Cheapskate.

But I understand...Priorities. I'll spend a ton on firearms, but I wont spend a lot on electronics.

I could easily buy this rifle and consider it a bargain.

 

[DRAM40A1]

I got to fondle one at LGS this afternoon. It's okay but my attention quickly turned to a new Ruger built Trapper 45-70! I acquired a Remlin Trapper about four weeks ago so I'm torn weather I need the Ruger or not......