Ruger Introduces the New 308 Small-Frame Autoloading Rifle (SFAR)

[JediGuy]

POF and Colt have done it. It seems like the “right” approach if it works.

[henri]

POF and Colt have done it. It seems like the “right” approach if it works.

Don't SIG and LMT have a similar .308 AR ?

[caporider]

Don't SIG and LMT have a similar .308 AR ?

Nope, those are full-sized AR308s that weigh 8lbs+, give or take, and use AR308 parts. The Ruger is basically an AR15 that takes AR308 mags and shoots .308.

[Defaultmp3]

There have been multiple attempts at a small frame in the past decade or so. DPMS/RemDef, POF, Adams Arms, Colt, Savage, and Mega/Zev have all tried it in the past and none of them really took off AFAIK. Interesting that DD, SIG, and H&K all stuck with the large frame format, makes me wonder what the reasoning was, given that their products are relatively new. We'll see if Ruger's attempt will go anywhere or if it'll die on the vine.

[henri]

Nope, those are full-sized AR308s that weigh 8lbs+, give or take, and use AR308 parts. The Ruger is basically an AR15 that takes AR308 mags and shoots .308.

Thank you.

[masakari]

Here's my POF Revolution, a very similar idea to the Ruger SFAR... I wonder if the receivers are compatible.

[gaijin]

^^That’s BadAss. Like how you have it setup.

[markm]

We're seriously talking about a Ruger offering here?