December 2001

Precision Test: FN Puts Robar, Dakota, and Autauga To Shame

The Fulton Armory .308 was one-third to one-fourth the cost of other long-range rifles, but it shot as well, or better than, other guns we’ve tested in the category.

This rifle’s metal was Parkerized in matte black. The ûgray H-S Precision Pro-Series stock was very comfort- ûable for all our shooters, and the buttstock was fitted ûwith a non-slip rubber buttpad.

Back in November 1999 we tested three precision .308 rifles by Robar, Autauga, and Dakota. The cheapest of these, by Autauga, cost $3,200, and we thought it was a “Best Buy” at the time. The Dakota Longbow was over $4,000, and the fine Robar was over $5,000. The accuracy of all of those rifles was simply astounding. Half-inch groups were the norm, with match-grade ammunition. We got the distinct impression it was necessary to spend inordinate amounts of money to guarantee such precision, with all the bells and whistles of that group and class of rifle. We may have been wrong. …
 
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