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Palmetto State Armory

PSA Sabre-10 Billet 16" .308

Feature-loaded billet AR-10 that undercuts the rest of the .308 field on price.

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Key Highlights

  • Lowest-cost path into a fully built billet AR-10 with adjustable gas
  • Ships with a Riflespeed adjustable gas block and two-stage trigger most rivals charge extra for

Specifications

Price
$1,449
Weight
8 lb 2 oz
Calibers
.308 Win, 7.62x51 NATO
Rail Type
mlok

Capability Profile

0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes

Compatibility Tags

family: modern-riflefamily: ar-patterntrigger: ar-fcgfamily: ar-10interface: picatinny-tophandguard: mlokbarrel: longmag-type: sr25thread: 5/8x24

Overview

The PSA Sabre-10 Billet is the value benchmark of the AR-10 market. It pairs a billet 7075 receiver set with a 16-inch 4150 CRMOV barrel, rifle-length gas, and a feature list that reads like a custom build: a Riflespeed adjustable gas block, Sabre two-stage DLC trigger, Radian Raptor LT charging handle, and a Radian Talon 45/90 ambidextrous safety. Most rifles at this price use a basic single-stage trigger and a fixed gas block.

The Sabre-10 runs on the SR-25/DPMS Gen 2 pattern magazine interface, so Magpul PMAG LR/SR and Lancer L7AWM mags drop right in. The adjustable gas block matters more on an AR-10 than an AR-15: it lets you tune the rifle down for a suppressor or up for steel-cased ammo without buying parts later.

This is the right starting point for a shooter who wants real .308 capability without paying DD or LMT money. The tradeoff is QC variance. PSA's volume manufacturing means fit and finish are less consistent than a $3,000 rifle, and you should function-check it thoroughly before trusting it. For the price, it punches well above its weight.

Key Features

  • Billet 7075 upper and lower receiver set
  • 16-inch 4150 CRMOV barrel, 1:10 twist, rifle-length gas, 5/8x24 muzzle thread
  • Riflespeed adjustable gas block for suppressor and ammo tuning
  • Sabre two-stage DLC-coated trigger
  • Radian Raptor LT charging handle and Radian Talon 45/90 ambidextrous safety
  • SR-25 / DPMS Gen 2 pattern magazine compatibility

Pros

  • +Best feature-per-dollar value in the .308 AR segment
  • +Adjustable gas block and two-stage trigger included from the factory
  • +Premium Radian controls at a sub-$1,500 price
  • +Standard SR-25/DPMS Gen 2 magazine compatibility keeps mags cheap

Cons

  • Higher QC variance than premium rifles; function-check before trusting it
  • Configuration and furniture vary by SKU, so confirm the exact bundle before buying
  • Heavier and harder recoiling than an AR-15 for high-volume training

Detailed Specifications

caliber
.308 Win / 7.62x51 NATO
Barrel Length
16 inches
Overall Length
Varies by stock position
weight
Approx. 8.0-8.2 lbs
Gas System
Rifle-length direct impingement with Riflespeed adjustable gas block
Twist Rate
1:10
handguard
Sabre M-LOK free-float (K1 or 14" hybrid rail depending on SKU)
railSystem
Picatinny top rail
muzzleThread
5/8x24
msrp
Approx. $1,449 (varies by furniture and bundle)

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