NRA Gun of the Week: Patriot Ordnance Factory P308

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posted on October 10, 2015
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Following on the success of the POF P415 carbine, the P308 features Gen 4 upgrades such as E2 Extraction Technology, ambidextrous fire controls, modular free floating rail platform, anti-tilt buffer tube, M-LOK compatible M Rail, and more. 

 
Manufacturer: Patriot Ordnance Factory, Inc.
Model: P308
Action: short-stroke piston-operated, semi-automatic, center-fire rifle  
Caliber: .308 Win.
Upper Receiver: 7075-T6 aluminum alloy
Lower Receiver: 7075-T6 aluminum alloy
Barrel: 16.5” Nitride treated, fluted steel
Muzzle: Triple-Port brake
Hand Guard: monolithic M-LOK compatible MRail 
Pistol Grip: Magpul MOE
Shoulder Stock: Magpul CTR
Trigger: single-stage, 5.5-lb. pull
Sights: none
Overall Length: 34”-39.5”
Weight: 8 lbs. 6 ozs.
Twist: 1:10” RH
Accessories: owner’s manual, 20-round PMag, 
MSRP: $2,730

For more on Patriot Ordnance Firearms, please enjoy the following article:

Patriot Ordnance Factory P415 Carbine 

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