Weather is warming up in many parts of the country now, and that means that you can start using outdoor ranges more comfortably.
That’s a welcome change for me because I don’t have an indoor range near my home that will allow rifle use. In other words, if you’re in the same situation, it’s the perfect time to pull out or to start shopping for your next rifle because you can now start taking it to the range without freezing.
With that in mind, we’re going to look at an AR-10 that some have asked if it is the smallest .308 AR? Sean Curtis gives us the details:
The SFAR is unique because it is an AR-10 with the relative size and weight of an AR-15.
While this isn’t a completely novel approach, there aren’t too many other choices that match well in this category. The POF Rogue is pretty close as far as features and stats, though costs several hundred dollars more.
Ruger accomplished the AR-10/AR-15 blend while keeping the price fairly low compared with the normal range for AR-10s.
Anyone needing to shoot a little further, or wanting a larger caliber might be interested in the Ruger SFAR. There are hunting applications as well as ranch life needs, though caution should be applied when using the SFAR for home defense unless you live in a very rural area.
While the SFAR’s AR-15 feel is very genuine, the caliber staunchly reminds shooters of the power within. recoil-averse shooters need not apply.
So, this gun isn’t for the faint of heart (or shoulder, for that matter).
Still, if you’re looking to use .308 but don’t want to break the bank, Curtis says that the SFAR is coming in at around $1,000. Another review indicated that they expected the street price for the SFAR to be around $1,100, which is still much less than the $4,000 that some AR-10s are running.
You can see this gun in action in the video below.
So, if you’re looking for a small-framed AR-10 or if you’re looking to put to use that .308 ammunition that you have on hand, the general consensus seems to be that the Ruger SFAR is a solid value for the money.
