ArmaLite AR-10 Defensive Sporting Rifle, .308 Win, 16-Inch

The ArmaLite AR-10 Defensive Sporting Rifle in .308 Winchester/7.62x51mm NATO (brand part no. DEF10) is a semi-automatic AR-10-pattern rifle built around a 16-inch, double-lapped chrome-lined chrome-moly barrel with a 1-in-11.25-inch twist, giving duty and defense-minded shooters full-power .308 performance in ArmaLite streamlined, no-frills package. The barrel is threaded for a muzzle device, and the upper is a forged flat-top with a MIL-STD-1913 rail for optics. ArmaLite finishes the aluminum-and-steel build in black hard-anodized and manganese-phosphated coatings, fits a 6-position collapsible stock, and ships the rifle with a 20-round Magpul PMAG. Among AR-platform rifles in the AR rifles category, the Defensive Sporting Rifle favors shooters who want legendary ArmaLite quality without unnecessary extras.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .308 Win/7.62x51mm NATO with a 1-in-11.25-inch twist rate.
• Built around a 16-inch barrel that is double-lapped chrome-lined chrome-moly steel.
• Feeds from a 20-round Magpul PMAG, for 20+1 capacity.
• Upper receiver is a forged flat-top with a MIL-STD-1913 rail.
• Fitted with a 6-position collapsible stock.
• Finished in black hard-anodized and manganese-phosphated coatings.
• Weighs approximately 7.9 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber does this rifle fire? .308 Winchester/7.62x51mm NATO.

Does it come with a magazine? Yes, a 20-round Magpul PMAG ships with the rifle.

Is the upper optics-ready? Yes, the forged flat-top upper has a MIL-STD-1913 rail for mounting optics.

Buy the ArmaLite AR-10 Defensive Sporting Rifle

Legendary ArmaLite quality in a streamlined, duty-ready .308 platform is exactly what the Defensive Sporting Rifle delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.