RUGER SFAR 🦅

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BIGGER AND STRONGER WHERE IT NEEDS TO BE​

 

[Mesatchornug]

The product announcement mentioned a proprietary barrel extension and bolt.

It made no mention of the fire control parts being compatible with standard AR parts; it could be a deal breaker if they're not.

Since it's a deal-maker to use standard AR lower internals, you'd think they would use that as a selling point if it's compatible. If.

Or maybe they just have copy writers who don't understand the market.

The Ruger page says it's "Compatible with mil-spec MSR trigger groups, receiver end plates, charging handles, pistol grips, and adjustable stocks."

 

[Dennis in MA]

Does look interesting BUT SFAR is a boring name. Hellion (as in Springfield Hellion) is much more exciting!

So good rifle concept, bad name. Maybe SFAR, so good?????

 

[Mesatchornug]

So good rifle concept, bad name. Maybe SFAR, so good?????

What's wrong with Special Forces Assault Rifle?*

* I know that's not what they called it, but when has that ever stopped a reporter?

 

[SKumar]

So good rifle concept, bad name. Maybe SFAR, so good?????

So what??

 

[SKumar]

Honestly, if you don't have an AR10 and not interested in building one, this seems like the one to get. Compact platform, 308 power, Ruger quality, adjustable DI gas block, magpul furniture.

 

[JRT]

I'm confused why there are pride flags in the title of this post? I don't think @Broccoli Iglesias is a loud and proud type of guy, my apologies if you are, its all good.

 

[paul73]

my apologies if you are, its all good.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OH1yEnENG0

 

[ChevyGuy91]

I think this is neat. MSRP is $1200, so what's the street price looking like, $1k? Given the weight, the 16" with a 1-8x would make a sweet hunting rifle.

 

[Mesatchornug]

I was going to build an M5. If I can get my filthy mitts on one of these I'll probably just offload that lower...

 

[JRT]

I think this is neat. MSRP is $1200, so what's the street price looking like, $1k? Given the weight, the 16" with a 1-8x would make a sweet hunting rifle.

The “Buy Now” listings on Gun Broker are pretty much at $999. I think that’s a very reasonable price for what’s being delivered.

 

[ChevyGuy91]

The “Buy Now” listings on Gun Broker are pretty much at $999. I think that’s a very reasonable price for what’s being delivered.

Yeah, that's a pretty good buy. I can see myself picking one of these up some time in future, so long as they aren't complete junk.

 

[fshalor]

Why does this product make me pause for a moment and hope Ruger is still not quite dead to us?

 

[KBCraig]

There's almost no compatibility on AR-10 anyways to begin with there are at least two or three different systems out there. I think the only point of compatibility is the magazines are usually the same.

It's not an AR-10, so...

 

[drgrant]

It's not an AR-10, so...

Lol. Collectively people call them that wether its wrong or otherwise its reality.

 

[KBCraig]

Lol. Collectively people call them that wether its wrong or otherwise its reality.

Ruger announced that the small frame format was to make it intentionally not an AR-10.

 

[drgrant]

Ruger announced that the small frame format was to make it intentionally not an AR-10.

That's cute marketing, but to everyone else its another AR10 variant.

 

[Mesatchornug]

That's cute marketing, but to everyone else its another AR10 variant.

Is it though?

If it's at all like the POF, it seems it's more accurate to say it's an AR-15 mutant - like the ones with AK magwells.

 

[drgrant]

Is it though?

If it's at all like the POF, it seems it's more accurate to say it's an AR-15 mutant - like the ones with AK magwells.

Technically if we want to get /that/ picky its neither.

 

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[Broc]

I'm confused why there are pride flags in the title of this post? I don't think @Broccoli Iglesias is a loud and proud type of guy, my apologies if you are, its all good.

Because, RUGER pride.

And guns are gay.

 

[MAGA99]

There's almost no compatibility on AR-10 anyways to begin with there are at least two or three different systems out there. I think the only point of compatibility is the magazines are usually the same.

So now there is another AR-10 pattern....

 

[Dench]

Not in .338 Norma Magnum. Not interested.

Plus it's a ruger.

 

[drgrant]

Because, RUGER pride.

And guns are gay.

Steve rambo approved

 

[Mesatchornug]

the 16" one is just a 6.8lbs - pretty nice. me likey.
group buy?

OK. I was talking to someone who might be able to help us. Depends how many are interested. I'll start an interest thread in members...

 

[KBCraig]

That's cute marketing, but to everyone else its another AR10 variant.

Except more compact, two pounds lighter, and uses AR fire control parts.

Otherwise, yeah, just the same as any of the many AR-10 variants.

 

[Broc]

Except more compact, two pounds lighter, and uses AR fire control parts.

Otherwise, yeah, just the same as any of the many AR-10 variants.

I want to see accuracy.
Although if used for hunting inside of 200 yards, it is probably fine and 2lbs makes a big difference.

 

[SKumar]

So now there is another AR-10 pattern....

I wish the word spread out more that AR10 is not a standardized platform. That's why if you want one, I highly recommend a factory-built one. Ruger makes very well-built ARs, especially for their price point.

 

[MAGA99]

I wish the word spread out more that AR10 is not a standardized platform. That's why if you want one, I highly recommend a factory-built one. Ruger makes very well-built ARs, especially for their price point.

I’ve had the pleasure of helping a friend, who bough someone else’s incomplete AR-10 build. PITA.

 

[drgrant]

Except more compact, two pounds lighter, and uses AR fire control parts.

Otherwise, yeah, just the same as any of the many AR-10 variants.

Yeah but it's still not an AR-15......

ETA: anything that eats from SR25/AR10 type mags is definitely not an AR15.

If you want to get technical it's "definitely neither, but looks like both"