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Words by Tom Beckstrand | Photos by Mark Fingar
ANYONE WHO has served in the infantry or Special Operations community is probably familiar with the statement, “Ounces equal pounds and pounds equal pain.” Weight isn’t a big deal until you’re carrying something for hours or days at a time. Under those conditions, every last ounce needs justification to stick around. There is currently a wave of lightweight AR-pattern rifles floating around the market. Although few people carry a rifle for more than a few minutes at a time, the push for lighter and smaller is a natural extension of rifle development. No one wants to carry heavy weight unless it’s absolutely necessary.
Patriot Ordnance Factory (POF) has always been at the forefront of AR development. I first heard of the company over a decade ago from one of my Special Forces teammates that was as much of a rifle enthusiast as I am, if not more. He spoke highly of POF, and in the subsequent decade, I’ve learned why.
The following information will help you truly understand the differences between the design of the Revolution vs the AR10 platform.
The Colt 901 was the first attempt at reducing the size of the large action/frame of the AR10. DPMS mimicked the design and showed the GII two years later at Shot Show. Many other companies have copied this trend resulting in more “me too” products. They call this the “small frame” AR10. We will now refer to it as an “intermediate frame.”
The Revolution is an AR15 that is engineered to shoot the .308/7.62×51 cartridge. We started with the footprint of the M16 and added the overmatch force multiplying punch of the .308/7.62×51 battle rifle.
Firing pins (in order of left to right):
The M16 is the shortest. The .308 Revolution & AR10 at the same length.
Charging handles (in order of left to right):
Bolt Carriers (in order of left to right):
Bolts (in order of left to right):
Cam Pins (in order of left to right):
Barrel Extension (in order of left to right):
Upper Receiver (in order of left to right):
The Upper Receivers length shown in the picture shows the differences in length.
As you can see, the proof is in the pictures. We’ve attempted and succeeded at bringing true innovation to this platform. The .308 Revolution uses many of the same interchangeable parts, or redesigned parts that are similar in size to those belonging in an AR15. This results in the footprint and overall length of the Revolution to be the same size and weight as your AR15. This is truly an AR15 designed to shoot the .308 cartridge!
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Our new P308-FA demonstrating excellent control-ability and perfect feeding even when fired at odd angles. I'd say it's ready. How about you?
Animated and Edited byby Dan Senatore
Jerod Johnson of STA Training Group demonstrates the proper basic cleaning procedures for a law enforcement team. You'll notice some dialog addressing these specific customers, but this instructional video is an excellent resource for anyone with a POF-USA rifle.
Directed, Shot, and Edited
by Dan Senatore
We pat ourselves on the back. This was a pretty epic way to introduce the revolutionary P308-FA select fire rifle.
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by Dan Senatore
