DPMS is one black-rifle manufacturer that has embraced the AR's new role, building variations of the platform with features specifically intended for hunting. DPMS turned to its LR-308 rifle, inspired by the AR-10 and chambered in .308 Win., to provide the basis for its new Panther Hunter series.
While rifle traditionalists purr over hand-rubbed, high-gloss finishes, flawless bluing and finely cut checkering, I salivate for synthetics and ergonomic sensibility.
When I first picked up FNH USA's FN A5 M Special Police Rifle (SPR), my mind flashed back to the last time I went to the gym, which was a long time ago.
Here is a pretty surprising statistic for you: In terms of service longevity, the M16 rifle and its many variants are the hands-down winners with 41 consecutive years. (DOD image)
More compact than a dedicated precision rifle but still harnessing the ballistics of the .308 Win., the Kimber Model 8400 Patrol strikes a strategic balance between mobility and long-range capability.
The long-awaited REC10, .308 Win.-chambered, large-receiver AR-style rifle announced by Barrett firearms that's winning military contracts will be officially released at SHOT Show next month.