As one of the premier builders of quality rifles today, Turnbull Mfg. Co. is pleased to announce their latest project, a carbon steel 308 semi-automatic rifle chambered in 7.625x51mm/.308 Winchester.
Turnbull Mfg. Co. is entering the 7.62x51mm /.308 Winchester rifle market with the introduction of their TAR-10 308. The basic design of the 308 follows the proven AR15 system design. The TAR-10 308 shares several operational parts with the AR15, but the majority of its components are scaled up to accommodate the larger .308 Winchester cartridge.
The TAR-10 308 delivers more power to the target – and at longer range – than is possible with the 5.56mm cartridge. The .308 Winchester has traditionally been the cartridge of choice for most military and police marksmen.
The TAR-10 308 is a gas operated semi-auto that locks with a rotating bolt. The rifle comes with both a 10 round and a 4 round detachable magazine.
Unlike any other AR style rifle, the TAR-10 is built of steel and color case hardened using Turnbull’s proprietary finish. The receiver is made from a 8620 billet, with the upper and lower halves attached in the AR style. The upper receiver has a built-in high rise picatinny rail sight platform, eliminating the need for special scope risers. The pistol grip buttstock and forend are American walnut and sling swivels are standard. Anyone familiar with the AR15 rifle will be right at home with the TAR-10 308, including the multiple configuration capability that is the mark of AR type weapons.
The TAR-10 308 is a fine weapon for those desiring a quality long range precision rifle. It allows accurate placement of shots and a higher sustained rate of fire than a comparable bolt or lever action rifle.
Features & Specifications
_ .308 Win/7.62 NATO _ Overall length is 38.25″ _ 16.5″ fluted 4150 chrome moly-vanadium barrel with screw on muzzle brake _ Rifling: 1 turn in 10″ [25.4cm]; R.H. twist/6 grooves & lands _ 13 lbs without magazine _ Carbine gas system for smoother felt recoil _ Premium American Walnut forend, pistol grip _ Color case hardened steel lower and flat top upper with high picatinny rail _ MOE ™ trigger guard for gloved finger _ Turnbull Mfg. Co. uses DPMS & Bushmaster barrels and other components in this AR _ Ships in lockable hard case with operator’s safety manual and 4 and 10 round magazines _ Photograph shows optional scope _ MSRP is $4,995.
Entering their 30th year, Turnbull Manufacturing has maintained a strong commitment to building firearms the way they used to be built. Founder and CEO Doug Turnbull is best known for his mottled color case hardening which stands out as the most striking and unique. Turnbull offers other reproductions as well as a full array of the finest and most respected restoration services in the shooting trade. Please visit us at www.turnbullmfg.com for more information.
