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Will this work with the 308 ar 10? — 2 Answers

by Cody, from KY, United States Asked on August 1, 2024

Name Vltor A5 Buffer and Recoil System, Emod Milspec (4)
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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on August 01, 2024

The Vltor A5 Buffer and Recoil System is not compatible with .308 platform (AR10/SR25/DPMS) rifles.

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Answered by NovA, member, from NH, United States, on June 20, 2025

Everything is compatible except the A5 buffer, which is too long for an AR-10. You need to use a standard AR-15 "Carbine" buffer.

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