PSA PA-10
Palmetto State Armory · Rifle · In Production · 2016
Also known as: PA10, PSA AR-10, PSA Gen3 PA-10
Overview
The PSA PA-10 is an American semi-automatic rifle built by Palmetto State Armory on the DPMS/SR-25-pattern AR-10 platform and chambered in .308 Winchester. Using a direct-impingement gas-operated action, forged 7075-T6 aluminum upper and lower receivers, and a 416R stainless steel barrel, it is offered in mid-length and rifle-length gas configurations with 18-inch and 20-inch barrels. The rifle feeds from DPMS/Magpul-pattern detachable box magazines and is marketed as an affordable semi-automatic .308 sporting and hunting rifle.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3860 g (136.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 940 mm (37.01") |
| Barrel Length | 457 mm (17.99") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 20 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 792 m/s (2598 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3050 J (2250 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 600 m (656 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Hard Anodized |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as .308 Win, 308 Winchester, 7.62x51mm NATO
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Adjustable Gas Block, Free Float Handguard, M Lok Handguard, Flat Top Receiver, Picatinny Rail, Adjustable Stock
Production
Production years: 2016-present
Offered in numerous barrel-length, gas-system, handguard and trigger configurations across Classic, Gen2 and Gen3 lines
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
Feeds from DPMS-pattern (Magpul PMAG LR/SR GEN M3 .308) magazines. Later Gen3 models add a multi-position adjustable click-switch gas block for tuning to different loads.
Background
Palmetto State Armory introduced the PA-10 to bring the AR-10-pattern .308 rifle to a budget price point, with complete rifles frequently retailing under 800 USD.