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LET’S LIGHTEN THE LOAD AND DROP GAME WITH RUGER’S NEW SFAR AR-10

Todd Burgreen

Ruger has made a conscious effort with its new SFAR (Small Frame Autoloading Rifle) to harness .308 Win. power within AR-15-sized upper and lower receiver frames, thus offering users superior terminal ballistics while maintaining the svelte handling associated with AR-15 dimensions. The added weight of most AR-10 platforms compared to the smaller AR-15 negates inherent AR handling properties. Not the Ruger SFAR—7 pounds flat, sans magazine, as verified on my FFL dealer’s shipping scale. By the way, this was with the 20-inch SFAR model. The SFAR with the 16-inch barrel would be even lighter by several ounces. Impressive stuff! The combination of the great-handling Ruger SFAR platform with the increased power represented in the .308 Win. cartridge is the key to its allure as a versatile performer afield. SFAR DETAILS…

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Tactical Life (Digital) - 1 Issue, November - December 2023

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