I recently picked up a SR762 in late November of this year, and am currently evaluating it. ( Rd count is at 140 at this time. A mix of Win Q3130 and LC Xm80 so far)
Please bear with me here, as I'm an M14 guy, and have very little hands on with 7.62 NATO/308 AR's with exception to a few from work.
Here is what I like about it so far.........
1. The rifle is very compact. ( 34 3/4 inches collapsed and 38 inches fully extended)
2. Disassembly is very easy and straight fwd to that of a common AR, other than the piston system itself.......which doesn't require tools to take apart, and put back together again. The extractor spring will fall out on it's own if one isn't careful, along with it's little O ring however.
3. Overall, it is a well balanced stick, and not near as front heavy as I was thinking it might be before picking one up and handling it.
4. All the other components that came with the rifle. ( 3-20rd mags for example). It also came with instruction manual, Ruger lock, front sight adjustment tool, 2 pieces of rail, 3 handguard covers, and a zippered soft case.
5. The iron flip up sights are made by Sampson, are fully adjustable, and have the dual (A2 style) flip up apertures. They positively lock into place as well as lock down when folded. So far, it's a relatively easy task to repeatedly put holes thru "Ivans" out to 300 meters.
6. The BCG, chamber, and bbl are chrome lined with fluting underneath the handguard to save weight. (According to my scale, the empty weight is at 8.6 lbs) Not to shabby for a heavy contour 1-10 in twist hammer forged chrome lined 16.12in tube.
7. The bbl.'s muzzle is threaded, and will allow for a multitude of different style flash hiders, muzzle brakes, as well as a can.
8. The adjustable gas system has 4 settings to allow one to tune it for a wide range of factory or hand loaded ammunition, to include subsonic fodder. It also has the ability to completely shut of the gas system entirely if one desires. Easy to take down, clean, and put back together when done.
9. The hand guard is aluminum, and can be adapted for just about any configuration one desires. ( I personally don't have a use for the " cheese grater" rails all along all sides of a hand guard, and prefer the clean lines of this one in comparison. The little covers that come with it are a nice touch, and are quick and easy to install if desired, as is the 2 sections of rail if they are needed.
The HG also covers up the gas block, thus preventing long armed folks from accidently burning their fingers via contact with the block.
10. The "flat top" rail has plenty of space to mount virtually any type of optic, NVS, etc..etc..... and has the room to mount fwd long eye relief optics if one is so inclined. ( There is quite a few AR fans here, so your all pretty much tracking as to flat top designs.)
12. The "Houge" pistol grip works well for my mitts, and provides for a good grip even when the rifle is soaking wet. (I took it out during the last snow/ice/sleet/rain we were having around here)
13. Reliability: Too early to tell, but so far I've had no issues with it. ( I'm still only using one of the 3 mags that sold with it, but it has fed, fired, extracted, and ejected all 140 rds I have put thru it to date.)
I'm still "at the tip of the iceberg" so to speak, but I don't baby my rifles, and will be comparing the SR762 directly up against my M14S, LRB ARMS M14SA, and M1A-A1 in terms of reliability in adverse weather conditions.
14. Ease of cleaning as compared to a DGI system. It blows DGI out of the water, as the dirty end is not inside the action. Much easier to clean, less time consuming, and doesn't require a full on tear down in the field.
15. I have fired quite a few different semiautomatic 7.62mm chambered rifles before, but this one has less felt recoil than all the others combined. Fast and accurate follow up shots are a breeze and almost as fast as a 5.56mm chambered AR. I'm impressed with how it reacts while the trigger is being pulled, and especially since it comes with the Ruger flash hider instead of a muzzle brake like the Socom16 comes with for example.
16. Unlike the mini14, the SR762 utilizes a common magazine that is easy to find, currently being made, and of good quality. I don't have any metal SR25 mags as of yet, but intend to try a few out with this rifle once they get here.
I have a lot of respect for the decision made by P-mag to move their company out of a state that has recently infringed upon a U.S citizens rights.......but that's a whole other topic.
17. The rifle sports a fwd assist. An important piece IMO.
Here is some things I think they could have done a tad bit better......
1. The Ruger flash hider is all but worthless, and doesn't do a very good job at suppressing muzzle flash as compared to just about any other flash hider out there. Easy fix, but wish that it would have come with a better one.
2. It's black. I suppose that this is a good idea for Ruger, as most folks interested in this type of rifle like belonging to the E.B.R. club.....lol I'm not one of them, but I guess it could have been worse if the only color it sold in was pink.....
3. Lack of an ambi safety switch. A relatively low cost addition, and especially compared to a left hand bolt GSR....for example. Easy fix however.
4. The trigger is a tad on the heavy side for the type of rifle it is. Replacing it is not a big deal, but would have liked to see a better one from the factory. Since I only have 140rds thru it so far, it might break itself in as I put more rds down the tube.
Future plans: Pick up a few more mags for it, dump a few hogs with it here and there, and evaluate it as it came NIB for now. I'll add a sling to it, but not add an ambi safety until I retire out of the Army first.
Eventually, I'll try out a few optics with this rifle, and add a can to the mix.
For now, I'll run it as is to get a good baseline for what it can do, and go from there.
Once my oldest boy brings me back my chrono, I'll post MV results with various factory loads.
Notes to folks who are looking at this rifle......
1. Take care when disassembling the extractor, as the spring and 0 ring can fall out via gravity. The plus side is that they don't get near as dirty as a DGI AR does.
2. Some folks may not care for the "milspec" stock, but there is a host of others out there that should suit anyone's needs. ( I'm simply used to this type, as it is almost exactly like the M4 stocks at work.)
Endstate: This is the first AR10 style rifle I have owned, and I believe that it had more to offer than the other factory built AR I was comparing it too. (Sig 716)
I also see Ruger adding to the SR762 line up as they did with the SR556. ( Additional uppers, and maybe other caliber options, such as 243, 260, and 7mm08. for examples)
And now for some questions, as there is quite a few folks here with knowledge concerning AR10 type rifles in all flavors...
I would love to here from others here concerning any positive/constructive advice, opinions, etc concerning these types of rifles.
Optics mounts? ( Burris, Nikon, etc......)
Optics? (Nikon M308, Leupold, Redfield BZ tac MOA...etc...)
Other?
Like I mentioned before..... I'm new to the 7.62/308 AR world, so I'm open to ideas concerning this rifle, and specifically to those who own the SR762 already.
Pics of your 308 ar's would be great.
Please bear with me here, as I'm an M14 guy, and have very little hands on with 7.62 NATO/308 AR's with exception to a few from work.
Here is what I like about it so far.........
1. The rifle is very compact. ( 34 3/4 inches collapsed and 38 inches fully extended)
2. Disassembly is very easy and straight fwd to that of a common AR, other than the piston system itself.......which doesn't require tools to take apart, and put back together again. The extractor spring will fall out on it's own if one isn't careful, along with it's little O ring however.
3. Overall, it is a well balanced stick, and not near as front heavy as I was thinking it might be before picking one up and handling it.
4. All the other components that came with the rifle. ( 3-20rd mags for example). It also came with instruction manual, Ruger lock, front sight adjustment tool, 2 pieces of rail, 3 handguard covers, and a zippered soft case.
5. The iron flip up sights are made by Sampson, are fully adjustable, and have the dual (A2 style) flip up apertures. They positively lock into place as well as lock down when folded. So far, it's a relatively easy task to repeatedly put holes thru "Ivans" out to 300 meters.
6. The BCG, chamber, and bbl are chrome lined with fluting underneath the handguard to save weight. (According to my scale, the empty weight is at 8.6 lbs) Not to shabby for a heavy contour 1-10 in twist hammer forged chrome lined 16.12in tube.
7. The bbl.'s muzzle is threaded, and will allow for a multitude of different style flash hiders, muzzle brakes, as well as a can.
8. The adjustable gas system has 4 settings to allow one to tune it for a wide range of factory or hand loaded ammunition, to include subsonic fodder. It also has the ability to completely shut of the gas system entirely if one desires. Easy to take down, clean, and put back together when done.
9. The hand guard is aluminum, and can be adapted for just about any configuration one desires. ( I personally don't have a use for the " cheese grater" rails all along all sides of a hand guard, and prefer the clean lines of this one in comparison. The little covers that come with it are a nice touch, and are quick and easy to install if desired, as is the 2 sections of rail if they are needed.
The HG also covers up the gas block, thus preventing long armed folks from accidently burning their fingers via contact with the block.
10. The "flat top" rail has plenty of space to mount virtually any type of optic, NVS, etc..etc..... and has the room to mount fwd long eye relief optics if one is so inclined. ( There is quite a few AR fans here, so your all pretty much tracking as to flat top designs.)
12. The "Houge" pistol grip works well for my mitts, and provides for a good grip even when the rifle is soaking wet. (I took it out during the last snow/ice/sleet/rain we were having around here)
13. Reliability: Too early to tell, but so far I've had no issues with it. ( I'm still only using one of the 3 mags that sold with it, but it has fed, fired, extracted, and ejected all 140 rds I have put thru it to date.)
I'm still "at the tip of the iceberg" so to speak, but I don't baby my rifles, and will be comparing the SR762 directly up against my M14S, LRB ARMS M14SA, and M1A-A1 in terms of reliability in adverse weather conditions.
14. Ease of cleaning as compared to a DGI system. It blows DGI out of the water, as the dirty end is not inside the action. Much easier to clean, less time consuming, and doesn't require a full on tear down in the field.
15. I have fired quite a few different semiautomatic 7.62mm chambered rifles before, but this one has less felt recoil than all the others combined. Fast and accurate follow up shots are a breeze and almost as fast as a 5.56mm chambered AR. I'm impressed with how it reacts while the trigger is being pulled, and especially since it comes with the Ruger flash hider instead of a muzzle brake like the Socom16 comes with for example.
16. Unlike the mini14, the SR762 utilizes a common magazine that is easy to find, currently being made, and of good quality. I don't have any metal SR25 mags as of yet, but intend to try a few out with this rifle once they get here.
I have a lot of respect for the decision made by P-mag to move their company out of a state that has recently infringed upon a U.S citizens rights.......but that's a whole other topic.
17. The rifle sports a fwd assist. An important piece IMO.
Here is some things I think they could have done a tad bit better......
1. The Ruger flash hider is all but worthless, and doesn't do a very good job at suppressing muzzle flash as compared to just about any other flash hider out there. Easy fix, but wish that it would have come with a better one.
2. It's black. I suppose that this is a good idea for Ruger, as most folks interested in this type of rifle like belonging to the E.B.R. club.....lol I'm not one of them, but I guess it could have been worse if the only color it sold in was pink.....
3. Lack of an ambi safety switch. A relatively low cost addition, and especially compared to a left hand bolt GSR....for example. Easy fix however.
4. The trigger is a tad on the heavy side for the type of rifle it is. Replacing it is not a big deal, but would have liked to see a better one from the factory. Since I only have 140rds thru it so far, it might break itself in as I put more rds down the tube.
Future plans: Pick up a few more mags for it, dump a few hogs with it here and there, and evaluate it as it came NIB for now. I'll add a sling to it, but not add an ambi safety until I retire out of the Army first.
Eventually, I'll try out a few optics with this rifle, and add a can to the mix.
For now, I'll run it as is to get a good baseline for what it can do, and go from there.
Once my oldest boy brings me back my chrono, I'll post MV results with various factory loads.
Notes to folks who are looking at this rifle......
1. Take care when disassembling the extractor, as the spring and 0 ring can fall out via gravity. The plus side is that they don't get near as dirty as a DGI AR does.
2. Some folks may not care for the "milspec" stock, but there is a host of others out there that should suit anyone's needs. ( I'm simply used to this type, as it is almost exactly like the M4 stocks at work.)
Endstate: This is the first AR10 style rifle I have owned, and I believe that it had more to offer than the other factory built AR I was comparing it too. (Sig 716)
I also see Ruger adding to the SR762 line up as they did with the SR556. ( Additional uppers, and maybe other caliber options, such as 243, 260, and 7mm08. for examples)
And now for some questions, as there is quite a few folks here with knowledge concerning AR10 type rifles in all flavors...
I would love to here from others here concerning any positive/constructive advice, opinions, etc concerning these types of rifles.
Optics mounts? ( Burris, Nikon, etc......)
Optics? (Nikon M308, Leupold, Redfield BZ tac MOA...etc...)
Other?
Like I mentioned before..... I'm new to the 7.62/308 AR world, so I'm open to ideas concerning this rifle, and specifically to those who own the SR762 already.
Pics of your 308 ar's would be great.
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