Firearm History
The “Assault Rifle” Conundrum
I am always flabbergasted by the lies, falsehoods, and misinformation spread by the White House, politicians, media, and public figures…Read More >
AR-10 rifles and gear
I am always flabbergasted by the lies, falsehoods, and misinformation spread by the White House, politicians, media, and public figures…Read More >
The other day, Mrs. Pandemic asked me a simple question. Of the idiotic level of stuff, I have strewn about…Read More >
When .223 Remington just won’t do it, many turn to the venerable .308 Winchester. The classic “battle rifle” is a…Read More >
There are many types of rifles. Some are so specialized they are not useful for anything outside their specific design…Read More >
I own several of the original Springfield SAINT 5.56 NATO rifles. I find them good rifles and among the best…Read More >
Are you suffering from AR-15 fatigue? Looking for something new? Yes, the AR-10 is awesome, but so are these four other .308-caliber rifles. Click to read more about these test-worthy rifles.
As far as handling and ergonomics, the AR-15 and AR-10 are brilliantly designed and function the same. Some new shooters may not realize that the AR-10 7.62x51mm rifle actually came first. In fact the AR-10 .308 rifle competed with the FN FAL and M14. In the end, the rifle was downsized into the .223 caliber AR-15, which was a response to the AK-47, but that is history and we are dealing with differences in application today.
The DTI .308 is a carbine-length rifle with a 16-inch barrel and the standard AR-type gas impingement operating mechanism. The barrel features a 1 in 10-inch twist, which seems ideal for handling a wide spectrum of bullet weights. The rifle features a credible flash suppressor, and the receiver is a flat top type, but how did it compare to the AR-15 and M1A? Read the full story.
The .223/5.56mm platform is a wonderful close-quarters combat system and may be accurate at extended range. However, the punch needed for some chores just isn’t there. When you feel the need for more power, you reach for Smith and Wesson’s M&P .308.
Over 25 years ago, Clint McKee started Fulton Armory to build fine M14 rifles, and the business has grown to include selling and servicing all of the U.S. standard-issue gas-operated rifles of the 20th Century: the M14 (M1A), M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, AR-15, and AR-10, as well as virtually everything needed to care for these legendary rifles.