over size Charging handle latch question

[Dano3467]

Hi guy's, I've recently mounted a scope on 308 AR, and charging to battery is not what you call great. Looking @ so many over size charging latches, some not so good, according to reviews. What do you guy's recommend, for a good quality latch that work as smooth as possible. Made in America a + Thanks ...

[desertrider]

I've got three different types on my AR15's. All work well for me.

But on my AR10, I've got a charging handle on the bolt. A good 'smith should be able to hook you up with one.

[SDgarrick]

I like Badger tactical charging handle. Nice and big.

[Dano3467]

SDgarrick : is your Badger latch on a 308 platform AR ?

desertrider : Thought about a side charging handle, but don't want to alter the rifle like that if I don't have to. So still looking for info on over size latch...

All input helpful, and thanks...

[barbasol]

Maybe I'm doing something wrong but those oversized latches dig right in your back when you have the rifle slung on your back. Don't get me wrong, I still have one on my scoped Ar with 18" barrel but none of the others

[xxINKxx]

Bravo company sells the most popular charging handle for the AR. They offer them for the .308 as well in different sizes for 10$ more

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/mobile/default.aspx#C123

I have one on every AR I own.

[SGTKane]

I had this one on my AR, and really liked it until I was up and moving. I found it caught on my gear quite a bit while I was moving.

http://www.fulton-armory.com/charginghandletacticallatch.aspx

That may not be as much of as issue for you, depending on your personal ergonomics.

[Ninety]

there is a member here selling a drop in side charger .. maybe he can make one for 308... there is a thread on it

[jdben92883]

I use the Tac-Ops on my 7.62 ARs. They are VERY beefy, clear all optics and give you the added bonus of charging with either hand. I use/have used Badger handles on my 5.56 ARs and while they are OK, they are nowhere near as solid as the Tac-Ops. I remember calling the seller a while back to make sure it would fit in a POF .308 and the guy was very cool.

http://www.mechdefense.com/

[SDgarrick]

OP my latch is on an ar15, i have no idea if that's a compatible part.

[Dano3467]

Thanks fellas for the input. The TacOps-1 looks to be very well make, also BCM is very nice indeed. Any recommendations for the Ambi latch ?...

[BRANCHER]

Bcm mod 4 (large) is best with optics. They make them for ar10 as well. Love them and have on all my AR's.

[Dano3467]

jdben92883 : OK looked closely @ TacOps-1, this is by far the best choice for my use.
1. made in USA +
2. lifetime warranty Big +
3. larger roll pin +
4. billet, w/all new design +++.

Sold, bought one 5 min ago... Thanks guys for the help...

[triggatronic]

+1 on the TacOps-1

I got it mainly because I'm a lefty with pretty large hands. Works great, real solid.

[joefrank64k]

I use the Tac-Ops on my 7.62 ARs. They are VERY beefy, clear all optics and give you the added bonus of charging with either hand. I use/have used Badger handles on my 5.56 ARs and while they are OK, they are nowhere near as solid as the Tac-Ops. I remember calling the seller a while back to make sure it would fit in a POF .308 and the guy was very cool.

http://www.mechdefense.com/

+1 on the TacOps-1

I got it mainly because I'm a lefty with pretty large hands. Works great, real solid.

Guys, thanks for the info re: the TacOps-1 charging handle. I hadn't heard of this until now.

I was leaning towards the BCM for my LR-308 build, but after reading up, I ordered the TacOps-1 instead. Looks like a winner!