An AR-10 for $430 before tax?!

Jessesky · Jul 10, 2019

I’ve made the plunge on an offer I could not refuse. Normally I’m a buy once cry once kind of guy. But being that I’m selling my cheap century C308 due to its lack in quality, I figured I would invest in another budget 308 semi.

Browsing the PSA website I came across a daily deal “PSA-10 gen 2 complete build kit $349 free shipping” Impulsively I bought it. I then immediately also bought a PSA-10 lower on another daily deal for $79 with free shipping! $429 before tax! The rifle is an 18” mid length gas system in .308. The kit is average but appears quality.

Although i plan to add some upgrades like an A2 stock, adjustable gas block and free float handguard, I’m keeping it stock for a range report.

I’ll update when I have some results! So far seems hard to beat for a fun gun!

troy fairweather · Jul 10, 2019

nice i wanted to do one soon, a2 stock, the colt round tube free float handguard, there pretty cheap now, i think it's jp enterprises has the adjustable gb with the pic on it.

NIGHTLORD40K · Jul 10, 2019

Wow, nice score!

Does the front sight post interfere with your scope sight picture?

Jessesky · Jul 10, 2019

NIGHTLORD40K said:
Wow, nice score!

Does the front sight post interfere with your scope sight picture?

Absolutely haha! I slapped on the scope and realized after it was on. I do have a vortex cantilever mount that sits higher up. It’s not a major deal since I plan to add a jp picatinny gas block like Troy mentioned

mjsdwash · Jul 10, 2019

very nice! any chance you could weigh it?

someguy2800 · Jul 10, 2019

wow nice deal

Jessesky · Jul 10, 2019

mjsdwash said:
very nice! any chance you could weigh it?

It’s just above 8.5lb, Thats with holding the sling up

FL-NC · Jul 10, 2019

sounds like you did good. I'm curious to hear how it shoots. How is the trigger that came in the kit? If it is horrible like the one that came in my Delton budget AR10, I suggest the $87 Larue.

2ndtimer · Jul 10, 2019

I am curious to see your range report, since I recently purchased a similar set up from PSA. Thus far, it hasn't been a tack driver, but some 125 gr Speer TNT hollow points and IMR-8208XBR are showing some potential. It has improved it's reliability after being broken in. I plan on taking it out again on Saturday.

Robert · Jul 10, 2019

Hell, I think my PRI float tube cost more than that entire rifle! Good find!

HankC · Jul 12, 2019

I have one, I bought complete upper and assembled lower, it is over gassed but fine since I reload.

M5-Shogun · Jul 12, 2019

Jessesky said:
I’ve made the plunge on an offer I could not refuse. Normally I’m a buy once cry once kind of guy. But being that I’m selling my cheap century C308 due to its lack in quality, I figured I would invest in another budget 308 semi.

What issues does yours have?

drobs · Jul 12, 2019

Seems PSA AR10's aren't guaranteed to function reliably. You might read up on the 50 cent AR10 fix. This is where you put 2 quarters in the bottom of the buffer tube under the buffer spring. Other fixes are adjustable gas blocks and replacement buffer springs.

More reading here:
https://www.ar15.com/forums/AR-15/I...lders-please-respond-on-308-issue/121-740512/

Don't get me wrong I love PSA rifles and have 3 AR15's built from PSA Kits.
Seems their AR10's have issues.

newfalguy101 · Jul 12, 2019

NIGHTLORD40K said:
Wow, nice score!

Does the front sight post interfere with your scope sight picture?

Actually...it shouldnt, as weird as it seems, since the front sight is so close it will effectively disappear.

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