Opinions of the FN AR 308

[454gene]

Has anyone owned or shot a FN AR 308? I am looking for 308 semi auto and this rifle has some good characteristics good trigger and accuracy from what I've read. Down side is magazines are around 60.00 . Anyone have opinions they would like to offer?

[Butchman205]

Yep.
I've got (and love) a heavy barrel 20" FNAR.
Mine has the fluted barrel, target crown, two stage trigger, and shoots right at 1/2" groups at 100 yards. Without a flash hider/muzzle break...they make a pretty big fire ball.

The magazines are expensive. But I've been able to find several 20's, 10's, and 5 round mags for about $35-$45 each...but you've gotta look high & low, far & wide to find them at that price.

Over the years I've heard of several AR-10's that'd print 1/2", and only seen one that truly will.

I've shot several sub-1/2" groups, but 1/2" is the average.

If you don't handload, they love the Federal Gold Medal Match 168 gr, Sierra Match Kings. The FNAR is GUARANTEED to shoot sub-MOA with these.

-Butchman

[Texas by God]

Forgive my ignorance- does FN make an AR10 clone or is this the modified BAR sporting rifle? I handled one of those a few years back and liked the idea but had concerns about field stripping. School me please. Best, Thomas.

[Butchman205]

Forgive my ignorance- does FN make an AR10 clone or is this the modified BAR sporting rifle? I handled one of those a few years back and liked the idea but had concerns about field stripping. School me please. Best, Thomas.

It's a BAR on steroids. Great rifle in my opinion. And yes...it's not a quick easy "figure it out as you go" rifle to clean. Several posts about folks breaking things, and cleaning should be done after a tad of research.

-Butchman

[Texas by God]

I like the BAR. I shot a friends in 7mm RM that thought it was a bolt action- very accurate. More weight than I want to carry though. Best, Thomas.

[454gene]

Well I bought the rifle, it's the 16" fluted barrel model. It came with a new Redfield 3x9 scope and bipod and doesn't appear to have been shot much. Before I shoot it I want to clean the barrel what is the preferred method? I can't clean it like my AR an I don't want to damage the crown shoving the brush and jag in. Using the crown protector things and a long rod seems awkward.

[Texas by God]

A bore snake should work just fine. Leave that scope on 3X for ready use. I'm quite envious of you. Best, Thomas.