i in the market for a ar10 platform 308 or 7.62x51. im new to this caliber in the ar style rifle. my uses for it are mainly a battle rifle and for boar/ hog hunting. bench rest precison is last. weight is a minor thought as im used to a m1a. ive been looking hard at lmt lm8 mws, armalites ar-10a4, colt 901, scar17 and all the other battle rifles. or should i just build myself? looking to spend approx. $3500. also what do you guys feel about alot of these 308s not having forward assist? is it just not needed? im also taking into consideration ease to get parts, mags, maintenance, warranties, and anything else you guys come up with. thanks for the help.
I recommend against building.
For your stated purpose, I believe that the M&P10 is right up your alley. Then again, that is my assumption that you don’t really need more than a 2 MOA gun and that you will shoot less than 100 rounds a month.
Forward assist isn’t really necessary given the mass of the BCG and strength of the action spring.
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I too believe the M&P 10 is just up your alley. It just so happens that I have one for sale in the classifieds 
For that price you could get a larue. A buddy has there OBR and it is an outstanding rifle. I currently have there predetOBR on order.
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I’m new to the 308 platform also. I picked up an LMT MWS 16" chromed barrel and I couldn’t be happier. Yes it is heavy, however, I like its feel better than my DD M4 V5 and I really like the DD. The rifle just feels right and shoots like a dream. Mine was $2900 out the door. For me it is a keeper.
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Is the durability of the m&p10 not there for more than a few thousand rds on a yearly average? I ask because I’m considering one.
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Don’t know yet.
Won’t know until we get a wider data set.
If expectation is kept realistic a better picture of what the gun is will emerge.
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For $3500 you can get a LMT MWS, possibly a Larue OBR or GAP 10, LWRC Reaper, or maybe a JP LRP 07. And the forward assist isn’t necessary as you’re using it for target shooting. If a round doesn’t want to feed then toss it and move on to the next.
If you need to smash a round into the chamber, it doesn’t belong there.
There are some times that a FA is useful, but the mass of 7.62 BCGs and power of the action spring pretty much eliminates the issue that a FA is needed for.
M&P-10 is about the best value for a 308 AR there is. Compared to others, you’re getting a lot of rifle for the money. I haven’t shot it enough to claim ultimate reliability or durability but I like how mine is shaking out so far. No malfunctions yet. S&W got most of the details right
My experiences so far https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=134269
I bought an mp10 by luck a couple of months ago and love it. I don’t think you can go wrong with that.
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I’m also considering the M&P 10. Considering that I can get one with a mil discount at $999, that can’t be beat. I wish my budget would allow for a REPR or OBR, but it just won’t right now.
I appreciate the replies. With my limited budget, this might be my intro into the precision rifle series. I’m still doing my homework.
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I have to say I am far more impressed with the Sig 716 than I thought I’d be, and it’s priced within $200 of the S&W. And that gets you a rail, better sights and an adjustable gas piston system.
I will say that the only thing I was not 100% happy with is the MIM hammer in the M&P10. It may not be a problem and in my experience MIM done correctly is just fine for a hard use gun. We shall see.
how do the newer armalites compare to an m&p 10. in research i have found theres not of upgrade to do to an m&p 10 because some parts being proprietary.
Great rifle with a solid service record. Next best to a KAC SR 25. Top it with a Vortex Viper PST 2.5-10 FFP and you are right at about $3500 for the package.
Exactly! You have to ask yourself if it’s a good idea trying to force something that should feed without assistance when you’re not under duress and risk a catastrophic failure. Especially if you’re not in a match or other scenario. I’d rather toss a $1 then risk a $2K+ rifle and my own well being.