The Best AR-10 Barrel for Your Mission? (Hunting, Long Distance, Heavy 3-Gunnin’ ?) | Episode #2

[@At3tactical]

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[@Mike80528]

I keep hearing .308 is a higher pressure cartridge, but the standards used for measuring .308 and NATO are different and not directly comparable. Looking at muzzle velocities, the two seems to be within manufacturing tolerances of each other in actual power.

[@invictus3598]

It's nice to know the AR-10 platform has finally gained the interest of manufacturers for parts and accessories.

[@At3tactical]

And now.... STEP YOUR GAME UP! We're tired of parts that "may or may not" fit. Make a STANDARD and run wild!! (Sorry I got crazy there for a sec...😂) -Randy

[@optimusvader7823]

8.6 Blackout can be use with the same 308 /7.62x51 BCG and parts ( just need a 8.6 Blackout Upper ) .

[@jhondoe1483]

This is by far the best gun channel on KZbin imo. It’s not tacticool it’s real, he actually says “because it cool” not a fake operator, not larping with a 20,000 dollar ar15 build. Just cool east to digest information. Love it keep it up

[@At3tactical]

Hey ^^^ He gets it! No really, thank you. There's just so much "junk" out there when 80% of us just enjoy shooting. Personally, I'm tired of no one helping the regular 'ol "weekend warrior". There's no harm in being a recreational shooter just as much as there's no harm choosing "cost friendly" shooting options, contrary to what many "gun-industry voices" would recommend. Bottom line for me, personally, if & when SHTF... I'm deadly no matter what's in my hands, cost or "best" aside. Thanks for coming along with us! - Randy

[@jhondoe1483]

@@At3tactical hey man I appreciate the reply absolutely love your content, I think your content stands the best chance of getting people to buy and build their first gun, vs unnamed channels that show off 4000 dollar guns as “the bare minimum” my first gun was a PSA pos all milspec and cost me less than 300 to build. You approach everything in a simple straight forward honest way. I’d also add with Insane production value! No bs pan or action shots that take up 30 minutes of the video and provide absolutely no value. All I can say is keep it up!

[@webmail4]

The amount of information you provide in these videos is awesome. A big thank you.

[@At3tactical]

Thanks for checking us out!

[@emlinhanhdy]

Just watched it...not sure there was as much info as you think. A lot of caveats in every sentence lets you know that these platforms are very flexible but tunable. Here's my point. @At3tactical didn't really go into the reasons why you'd select 16" vs 18" vs 20". He didn't cover twist rates. He didn't cover manufacturers. Barrel compositions & alloys used (and chrome lining). To me, there was about 20% information & 80% non-serious yammering about the different ammo types. To be fair, the combinations out there is vast. Once you hone in on the duty for the firearm, then you'll start to filter things out...like 16" with muzzle devices if you mostly shoot at the range or distance, for example. I was really hoping to hear more about twist rates by barrel length by gas system for each of the calibers, but we got a bunch of quips while talking mostly about ammo types.

[@psychopathmedia]

2:49 Most stuff I see seems to be designed to accept both 7.62 NATO and .308. Kinda like AR15 uppers designed to handle bother .223 and 5.56. Definitely something I'd double and triple check first when buying/using anything

[@Impossibly-Possible]

I am going to get a 16" AR10 probably PSA and probably sabre, and the largest faster round i can find, i want it loud and bright, this is for scaring off the being thats pressing me.

[@jreyman]

The Criterion Barrels M119 chamber is the .308/762 caliber equivalent of the .223 Wylde for .226/5.56 compatibility, and the Criterion barrel is a tack driver in the accuracy department.

[@stevenminix]

I have heard, if you had no budget and all the $$$$ what would you buy for .308 in a loong range precision setup?

[@ForceRecon112]

Craddock precision barrel

[@bmd1825]

Building my first one now, Aero Precision M5- 20” barrel in .308, upper and lower, Handguard, BGC, Zulu stock, Geissele trigger. Haven’t started looking for glass or mounts yet, not looking for 500+ ....mainly between 200-300yrds and utilized to hunt. Appreciate the video! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 ( any suggestions appreciated)

[@At3tactical]

Heck yeah! So glad to hear this will help your build. You know, if you're only going out that far, there are some solid 1-8x or 1-10x LPVOs that would probably fit the bill, especially when that trophy surprises you out of the shrubs at 75yds...slap that zoom flipper and he won't fill your entire field of view. (Right now our AT3 Red Tail LPVO only comes in 1-6x...but we have some stronger powered ones on the horizon. 🤫)

[@bluesman8772]

Greetings from Germany. I went with 18 inch 308 for having fun and hunting. As 308 has a lot longer barrel live. 12 is so short and we all know size does matter.

[@At3tactical]

Greetings, yes size matters🤣

[@hippo_reefer9322]

Where’s the fish tank Randy!?! Been watching this guy for years on BRStv!

[@At3tactical]

You found me😂

[@robryan8070]

When you stumble across a familiar face and format. Miss you on BRS, but great to see you creating content and sharing information. Reef Tanks and Firearms.

[@At3tactical]

HEYyy!! Reeled in another Salty Shooter! Thanks for saying hi, glad to have you here also. - Randy

[@jamaaloverton7558]

@@At3tactical Surprisingly, there are quite a few of us that know you from BRS.

[@ludaking619]

I had to go back to BRS page because I knew I wasn't crazy.

[@kensmith8832]

The problem is most gun owners don't have a purpose for the gun other than to say they own it. I am switching over from benchrest rifles to the AR platforms. The problem I am running into is the change in balance as the weight of the AR is weight forward. A short barrel and a weighted stock would help. When you show an elk, I think 30-06 minimum, so a 308 is too tiny for the purpose. I know there is the ego trip of shot placement, but I have missed shots beyond 250 yards because the target moved as I sent it. You have to plan around FUBAR and what happens when you comes face to face with a bear.

[@BigfootUnibrowMan]

People have been taking down Elk with 3030 for over a 100 years now. .308 is more than enough.

[@lurebenson7722]

@@BigfootUnibrowMan Your ignorant level of an Eastern is showing thinking all Elk are exactly the same and all of the US is then same as a flat Ohio corn and grain field. Here in the Pacific NW, we have massive mountains and deep canyons to shoot over causing the deer gun 308 to be massively under gunned. Taking on the Hugh and largest species of Elk the Roosevelt again the deer guns 308 & 30-06 are way under gunned to put down on the spot these 1200-pound Elk

[@Fyoutube444]

​@@BigfootUnibrowManyeah I Concur and agree 100%.

[@StrapDLBStyle]

308 is too small for an elk LMAO where do these people come from.

[@Lure-Benson]

@@StrapDLBStyle From the comment you wrote I can bet the bank on it you are in a far East coast state and you believe the whole entire U.S is a flat Ohio corn and bean field and every Hunter in the US site in a Deer plywood blind equipped with a BBQ - a cooler for the 24 cold pac of beer and an old recliner to sit in to wait for a deer to stole on by the Blind where a deer gun 308 or 30-06 doesn't need to shoot further than 100 yards. As a resident of the west side Pacific NW I can tell you that you would be in shock and aw to see the massive coast range canyons here so High are the mountains on a clear day we see the Pacific Ocean and the volcanic mountains of the Cascade Range a more than few hundred miles away. The Elk here are the largest of all Elk the Roosevelt Elk which I am sure you haven't a clue to even know the different species of Elk you just call an Elk an Elk from total Eastern Ignorance! Using deer guns like a 30-06 - 308 is extreme under gunned here for two reasons the shooting over 1/2 mile and long distances across these canyons and a Roosevelt Elk as an adult is always starting at 1200 pounds. The last Roosevelt Elk I killed was the size of a year and a half old Alaskan Yukon Moose and it took at close range 50 yards 3 Nosler partition 175 grain 7 mm bullets from a 7 mm Rem mag to the chest. I just got lucky to stumble into the heard and the heard spooked then the Elk I shot was all confused where to run then ran right at me blind stupid. Types of area in the U.S Hunted the size of game Hunted and many other factors I could go into can make deer guns like the 30-06 - 308 be far under gunned for the type of hunting. When someone like you starts in with comment content like you write indicates you have very little hunting experiences of your own.

[@countyliving]

Man I love Randy from BRS I learned everything I know from him on reef tanks YOU THE MAN RANDY

[@At3tactical]

Heyyyyy! Got another one folks. "Salty Shooters" are gaining in numbers. I really appreciate your support! Glad to have you on the journey. -Randy

[@rustyshackleford6259]

CRAZY! I had to do a double take to be sure i'm not watching a BRS reefing video! hahaha. So cool to see you reviewing one of my favorite platforms. Can't help but waiting/anticipating to hear you start talking about how to frag corals or keep my water parameters in check hahahaha.

[@At3tactical]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Gunfighter5]

You really do a great job with these videos!

[@At3tactical]

Glad you like them! Thanks!

[@fireyourrocketts]

Great video, I like shooting long distance targets, so I was thinking of Faxon 18" but probably will go with WC Sniper 20" there is like a $80.00 difference in price between the 2 the Faxon is on sale the WC is also on sale. seems with the WC the rifle Will be heavy but this is not a rifle to carry around, for that I already have a Kimber M84 in .308 Bolt Action, if the occasion ever arises, weights about 5 pounds; I am sure I can shoot long with it as well but the thrill of building it, now that is something no complete gun bought would match.

[@antherrepublican330]

Can’t wait to get my Creedmore built and fired.

[@practicalcivilian3259]

Vary informative thanks I will be using this info in a vid soon thanks !!

[@At3tactical]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaellawrence9648]

These videos are great! While I've been an arms owner for a long time, I am not the build guy lol but these are a big help

[@At3tactical]

Thanks! Glad you enjoy them and .... what are you waiting for?! 😅

[@michaellawrence9648]

@@At3tactical I'm waiting to win the gorgeous Ar10! 😁

[@tommysaulter9171]

Hmmm...and no mention of 22” Shaw barrel...!!! 😂

[@At3tactical]

😂

[@garyjohnson7314]

Love these videos!

[@At3tactical]

Thanks for following along!

[@user-rq2yk3rr6v]

I’m late to this video but I’ve got a question! Does anyone make a triangle shaped hand guard flat on bottom for the .308 AR? I’ve seen some for the smaller AR-15.

[@alpha2957]

I wish I had a .308 AR-10 Platform. We in Washington State have a Nazi Governor Inslee. That speak volume and i dint need to expound on it. However, I do own an AR-15, and the barrell is the hybrid .223 Wylde created by Bill Wylde. It is the BEST rifle barrell ever created. 💯💯😁😁👍👍

[@davidcampbell2661]

Don't vote democrat , and fight against crooked voting

[@maxcole3930]

I'm just about to assemble my first ar10, I've done many ar15 in different chamberings. My ar10 is mostly for deer, hogs & some rangle fun of course. Its in 308. I used aero precision M5 upper, lower, 15" atlas S one handguard all traditional color camo cerakoted. I'm using a Faxon 18 big gunner with rifle gas. A WMD nickel boron bcg, Odin adjustable buffer, geissle SDE trigger. For moment I have a Faxon low pro gas block but I'm considering the superlative adjustable gas block, the gas forward version. Do you think adjustable gas block is worth it?? I have a atholon 2x12x42 scope with a bdc 600yrd illuminated reticle. Only thing I'm waiting on to show up is a aero scope mount & on fence about adjustable gas block!?

[@At3tactical]

The adjustable gas block is great if you are planning on using a suppressor or trying to tune your AR10 to get a ideal ejection pattern. In this video we walk through the tuning process. kzbin.info/www/bejne/npmplZKGja5mg5I

[@headhuntersixx8164]

You should try hanging those pictures with a sledgehammer. 🤣🤣🤣

[@At3tactical]

You know, I do love a good drywall project on the weekends. I just might do that! 🤣🤣

[@tylerford8432]

Would a 16” .308 be effective for small to medium game out to 400 yards max?

[@alexanderdegrenia7470]

Yes, own 1 myself. Perfect rifle out to 500

[@jonathanochoa3768]

man i got on here because i was thinking i wanted to build an ar10. no i realize i need to build 5

[@n.u.t.y.]

Great barrel choice for the giveaway!

[@IndependentArmz]

I LOVE those grips you have on them there rifles. I got one for fun and love it. Best i've got for rifle length. I like the fab def gradus on a pistol length

[@At3tactical]

Great choice.

[@Carolinacaveman]

I'm building a rifle length ar10 for hunting. I'm torn between barrelsbfrom juggernaut tactical. Faxon and ballalistic advantage. The one thing I'm hung up on is weight. Barrel from faxon and juggernaut range from 35oz-38oz. Looking at stainless flutted barrels. One from ballistic advantage got my attention but weighs 49oz. I want my gun balanced but also worried about loosing performance by choosing one of the lighter barrels. The farthest I'd likely shoot would be 600 yards. Thoughts?

[@At3tactical]

With my limited experience on the juggernaut tactical I would say Ballistic Advantage have a far better quality barrel and the sub moa promise is huge and I think it makes up for the difference in weight plus the price of the BA barrels usually doesn’t hurt as much as the others.

[@sandman3246]

very solid points!

[@At3tactical]

Thanks!

[@isaudy]

Best battle rifle set up, H/d, hog hunting build barrel length? - 14.5 p/w, 16 or 18?

[@At3tactical]

"Best" is something that's really losing its meaning, because everywhere you look the answer is "depends". I'm hoping to head down south and get some hog slaying in someday, but I think when I get to building my hog-killer... it'll be around that 16"-18"....which some might still consider short for "AR-10"...however, you're not sitting, glassing, setting up a shot, stalking...etc all the time with hogs. I want something a bit shorter that I can swing and maneuver rapidly, but not so short that I give up velocity and stability at a bit longer distance. There's sure a lot of powder left in the Big Boy cartridges after 12"-14". Hope that helps a bit. -Randy

[@isaudy]

@@At3tactical This is what I was leaning towards. Thank you

[@eric1138]

I have been using an 18inch on my AR10 I use for hunting(deer and hog in Texas). It has served me well. - Good velocity - Handles well in a deer blind. - With adjustable stock still short enough for getting in and out of vehicles.

[@Swampytheroot]

Smiles. 1k, I'll use a Grendel if it's just punching a target 🎯

[@12345678971926]

I like 6.5PRC

[@At3tactical]

Nice

[@dusterssixteen]

Nice SFAR on the shelf

[@At3tactical]

Good eye!

[@dusterssixteen]

@@At3tactical it's the mag well, i haven't noticed any other AR style weapons have a cut like that.

[@At3tactical]

@@dusterssixteen Haven't shot it yet, but interested to see what it does with muzzle rise being so light. 👍

[@dusterssixteen]

@@At3tactical OMG you will have so much fun! Please share your first shots with us!

[@ErickAVelezBeltran-eg4jl]

What would be the best version for me in 308? Let me explain what I would like to defend myself from a creature that weighs between 600 to 1000 pounds and the creatures work as a team, the place where they live is well wooded. And I have to maneuver, would a 16" or 18" be better? . Because I don't want to lose a lot of speed and I would have to use copper bullets

[@At3tactical]

I would recommend a 16inch.

[@ErickAVelezBeltran-eg4jl]

@@At3tactical Thanks

[@brysonw1815]

A 12.5 308 will do you fine hunting in the US, fudds will tell you otherwise

[@At3tactical]

Your not wrong.

[@pabuffa]

Post 600 Heck ya I think maybe a AR10 on brown bear country. Firepower over feelings. LoL

[@At3tactical]

Dang! We gotta send you a prize for that 600th 👍. Seriously, if you follow us on FB, IG or X ... DM us your name and address and I'll slip a little somethin' in the mail for ya. -Randy

[@edwarddoonan5253]

Wait a minute... When I first heard the voice I thought I was going to have to hit the skip button so I didn't have to listen to another ecotech commercial.

[@nickwalters9311]

i was already planning on going with the aero precision upper and lower and then i wanted to choose my own barrel and bcg though. I want a 16 to 18 to 20 inch cold hammer forged chrome lined barrel with the most durable finish and material. And i have been looking at lantac bcg all in .308

[@mattandrews8528]

Make sure to go with the M5E1 over the regular M5, I’ve got both and lemme tell ya the enhanced is worth the slightly extra money since it makes installing your own barrel at home and swapping em in the future a hell of a lot easier easier. So much so that I plan on getting an 8.6blk and 6.5creedmoor barrel soon for it simply to swap around, eventually I’ll build those barrels in to their own dedicated uppers then rifles. As a general 4-500yrd and in gun where 8-90% of your shots will take place the 16in .308 does a great job, if you plan on running a suppressor it’s a good length before it starts gettin a tad unwieldy.

[@nickwalters9311]

@@mattandrews8528 bro thank you! Yeah aero has 2 different finishes of their barrels I wasn't sure wich was better but that info was definitely super helpful

[@mattandrews8528]

@@nickwalters9311 Of course man, and hey another thing is if you’re going to buy it all from Aero make sure to time it when they have some kind of sale, they always come n go frequently. They also have monthly cerakoted build kits, right now for December is a snow camo, my M5E1 is from last year’s June kit which was Multi Camo, it looks fantastic. I almost went with a classic woodland camo kit they dropped recently but just didn’t have the extra cash to blow at the time, but good God was it a beautiful pattern. Now you will have to pay full price if you get the cerakoted builders kit, BUT you don’t get charged extra for the paint job, which man for everything including the stock and grip would usually be many hundreds extra. Not so when ya buy a kit, you’re not saving money as ya would with Blem or sale buys, but man if you plan on cerakoting your rifle afterwards and just so happen to fall in love with a certain months pattern I’d suggest goin for it since it’s a hell of a money saver cerakote wise. If snow camo isn’t your thing and you’re in no rush to build they announce em the beginning of each month, if you get texts from em they’ll send out a mass text when they drop, the M5E1’s always sell out first and the also camo’d up Magpul stock/grips that come separate also go VERY fast. Nothin wrong with a black or rattle can paint job’d rifle, I can also promise ya though they got the best value on “custom” cerakote paint jobs anywhere. Ya can also google for past builder kits on the resale market but it’s difficult to get what ya want where as the first few hours of the monthly drop ya can get any type of M4/5 or enhanced upper build that ya could want. I will say too make it easy on yourself with the parts just go mostly Aero, they’re not overpriced or on the flip side cheap, that’s why I love em. Also Ballistic Advantage is their sister company, so if ya don’t find a barrel that seems perfect for you here then try lookin there too. Also Aero’s .750 adjustable gas block works great, so do their gas tubes, makes sure to get the right length one to match with your barrel. Other than a parts kit ya just need a buffer tube/spring/weight and Aero offers all of that too. The only thing I added that wasn’t ordered through Aero was a Geiselle SSA-E trigger and a Magpul bipod to go with the other Magpul furniture like the stock/vertical grip/hand grip. There ya have an entire build. Happy building 🤙

[@gearhead682010]

I’d love an Ar platform chambered in 7mm Remington Mag, to me that would be the perfect combination. Plenty of stopping power and capable of shooting farther than 96% of the population could believe or shoot themselves

[@anthonysarganis561]

Dude you used to be in BRS!

[@At3tactical]

You know it.

[@samfisherskiller]

👍

[@carlosbouzo]

Falou bastante e disse bem pouco.

[@thomassimpson3939]

Looking for a reliable cycling recipe for ar10 308,

[@dilorenzopiero5162]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@dilorenzopiero5162]

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[@laszlovandor4770]

So much talk, so little facts.

[@Mike-xi4zt]

6.5 creedmore is NOT higher velocity than .308 or .243. You are one of the nonsensical believers of the 6.5 Creedmoor religion.

[@tonybrown8351]

Depends on the bullet. I prefer 260 Rem or 7mm 08.All the same case.

[@texasviking1]

😂😂 a quick look at some load data tell’s me you are the nonsensical one 😂😂

[@Mike-xi4zt]

@@texasviking1 you looked at the data do you know how to read? Because you're spewing crap. 150 gr 308 2900 fps. 140 gr 6.5 cm 2700 fps. 100 gr 243 3100 fps 80 gr 243 3400fps. The highest velocity 6.5 cm is 3100 fps with a 95 gr. Highest velocity 308 is 3300 fps 110 gr. Highest velocity 243 is 4000 fps+ 55 gr. You do not know how to read and comprehend. I've been shooting 260 Remington before 6.5 cm was ever made. The chronograph says a 260 rem is easily 150 fps faster than 6.5 cm with the same bullet.

[@Mike-xi4zt]

@@tonybrown8351 260 with the same bullet can be loaded faster than 6.5 cm with the same bullet. Hornady goes out of their way to fluff their cartridge. One trick is H gives data for 6.5 cm in 50 fps increments. And anything that is in competition with it they round down to the nearest 100 fps increments. Which makes a 50 fps difference look like 150 fps difference. 6.5 cm is loaded to higher pressure than 260 rem, 7mm-08, 308 win.

[@texasviking1]

@@Mike-xi4zt you are wrong about the 308 . Plain and simple

[@Mrfitrider1]

What a useless video lol didn't talk specs or length for barrels 😂😂😂

[@At3tactical]

The video's purpose was to give an overview of AR10 barrels. We will get more in-depth in the future.

[@tacticalrabbit308]

I'm working on a new cartridge for the AR-10 platform for more info contact me