What is the longest barrel for an AR-10?

308 and 6.5 Creedmoor for the AR-10. The lengths vary from 16 to 24 inches, and the barrel can be had fluted to reduce even more weight. The choices are expansive, but so is the price so beware of that.

Are AR-10 barrels interchangeable?

Barrels: Because the AR-10 and AR-15 are chambered in two different calibers, the barrels are not interchangeable. The barrels threads and barrel nut extensions are also not interchangeable.

Is a 16 barrel good?

16″ is a good compromise length. It’s still short enough to be maneuverable, but the loss of velocity isn’t as bad as in 14″ barrels. And in civilian use, you can use ammo other than military FMJ which will more than make up for the velocity loss that military FMJ needs for terminal effect.

How far can you shoot an AR10?

Effective range: Without a powerful scope attached, the AR10’s effective range is about 600 yards, whereas, for the AR15, it’s between 525 and 600 yards. However, with a good scope, the range can increase to around 1000 yards for the AR10, and to around 800 yards for the AR15.

What length barrel is best for 308?

Our experience has shown that for a . 308 caliber tactical rifle with the overall rifle weight and shooting distances mentioned earlier, a barrel of 24-27″ is optimum in one of the fairly heavy contours we discussed. Closer ranges or other considerations might dictate a shorter barrel.

What is the best 308 barrel length?

24-27″
Our experience has shown that for a . 308 caliber tactical rifle with the overall rifle weight and shooting distances mentioned earlier, a barrel of 24-27″ is optimum in one of the fairly heavy contours we discussed. Closer ranges or other considerations might dictate a shorter barrel.

What calibers will fit a AR-10 lower?

AR-10 cartridges

• .220 Swift.
• .22-250 Remington.
• 6mm-250.
• .243 Winchester – same bolt as 7.62×51.
• 6mm Remington.
• 6mm Creedmoor. Same bolt as 7.62×51.
• .257 Roberts.
• 6.5×47mm Lapua.

Will an AR-10 Upper fit on a AR-15 lower?

Even though both rifles use the same lower parts kit, physical differences in receiver dimensions and the bolt carrier group mean that an AR-10 upper will not fit on an AR-15 lower receiver.