Are you in the market for a new firearm? If so, you may have considered something from the AR platform. For the record, AR does not stand for "assault rifle" or "automatic rifle.” It simply stands for Armalite Rifle. This is the company that originally designed this type of firearm – beginning with the AR-5 in 1954 – though they sold their AR-10 and AR-15 designs to the Colt Firearms company in 1959. But, back to the question of AR-10 accuracy and other attributes of this particular firearm.

AR-10s by the Numbers

Where AR-10 rifles are concerned, here are some specifics:

• Fire rate – Approximately 40 rounds in under a minute can be fired by an AR-10 in semi-automatic mode.
• Caliber – The AR-10 was designed for numerous full-length cartridges. Typically, a standard NATO 7.62 mm round or a Winchester .308 round is used.
• Length – An AR-10’s average overall length will come in at around 40 to 50 inches.

AR-10 Attributes

Prior to the creation of the AR-15 rifle, the AR-10 was created. It is designed for heavy-caliber shooting. This full-length rifle is known for its handling and user-friendliness. The AR platform, in general, fulfills many of the demands put forth by the gun community as a whole.

AR-10 Accuracy

One would think this is pretty straightforward. A gun is accurate, or it isn't. Remarkably enough, however, depending on who you talk to, answers to this question can vary for practically any firearm in existence. Generally speaking, the AR-10 is considered to be an accurate weapon. Here are some specifics:

• An AR-10’s effective range, with a decent, powerful scope attached, is roughly 600 yards. The range can increase to roughly 1000 yards with a truly high-quality scope on an AR-10.
• For long-distance shooting, many people prefer the AR-10 over an AR-15. This applies particularly in a hunting situation. Regarding reliability and accuracy, one advantageous factor of the AR-10 rifle is its lightness.

Keep in mind that higher knocking power is caused when using an AR-10 due to the calibers’ storage of kinetic energy, thanks to their higher mass. Either a standard NATO 7.62 mm round or a Winchester .308 round will be used in an AR-10.

The Best AR-10 Choices

Naturally, your taste and why you want an AR-10 in the first place will have everything to do with the specific brand and model you choose. Some people spend on a budget, whereas some unquestioningly want a high-end rifle, regardless of the price. Others prefer something that's lightweight or one that is extremely popular with gun enthusiasts. Here is a breakdown of some of the most desirable AR-10s:

• PSA AR-10 Gen 3 Complete Rifle (good budget option)
• Ruger SF AR (lightweight)
• SIG Sauer 716i Tread Rifle (good mid-level AR-10)
• LWRCI REPR MKll 7.62 Rifle (excellent high-end AR-10)
• Aero M5E1 Complete Rifle (popular choice)

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