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Which Is Preferable: An AR 10 or a PTR 91?

For nearly 70 years, the 308 Winchester (308 Win) cartridge and its military sibling, the 762x51 NATO, have been chambered for a series of famous sniper rifles, battle rifles, and Designated Marksman Rifles. Those rifles include the M14, FN FAL, FN SCAR, H&K G3, and a few dozen others. Two of the most popular recent rifle platforms chambered in the venerable 308 Winchester are the AR 10 and the PTR 91. If you are looking to get into a long gun chambered for 308 Winchester, which is the best choice?

What Are the Benefits of the AR 10 Rifle Platform?

An AR 10 chambered in 308 Win/762x51 NATO is popular for many of the same reasons that an AR 15 chambered in 223 Remington/556 NATO is—reliability and exceptional modularity. In fact, many components are even interchangeable between the AR 10 and AR 15. Particularly high-quality models of AR 10, like SR 25s from renowned gun manufacturer Knights Armament, are also known to feature low recoil. This is due to Eugene Stoner’s iwngenious direct impingement system.

What Are the Benefits of the PTR 91 Rifle Platform?

The PTR 91 rifle platform benefits directly from being a clone of the legendary H&K G3 battle rifle. In addition to inheriting a high level of quality and fine craftsmanship from its H&K battle rifle progenitor, the PTR 91 also inherited a significant amount of cool as well. For instance, the first cartridge in a magazine is chambered via the famous “H&K slap” to the charging handle. Though not quite as hyper-modular as the AR 10 platform, the PTR 91 is still quite modular and is kitted out for the easy attachment of optics and other accessories. While the AR 10 reduces felt recoil with its direct impingement system, the PTR 91 does so with a roller-delayed blowback action.

Which Platform Is Right for You?

As is so often the case with these sorts of decisions, which firearm platform is right for you comes down to your requirements and preferences. The AR 10 provides modularity and reliability that are hard to beat. The PTR 91 provides the level of fine-tuned quality that H&K is renowned for worldwide, an elegant and functional long gun, and stellar long-range functionality. Of course, there is always the best course of action when trying to decide between two solid, tack-driving options—pick up both.

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