Description
There are plenty of AKs out there, but very few chambered in .308 Win, and even fewer built the way Riley Defense builds the RAK308. This rifle starts with a genuine Yugo M77B military surplus kit and gets assembled here in the States on a heat-treated milled receiver. Milled guns carry a bit more weight than stamped builds, and that heft pays off when you touch off a .308 round. At 9.5 pounds, this rifle soaks up recoil and stays planted shot after shot.
Real Surplus Character in Every RAK308
The fixed wood stock and handguards on this rifle are true surplus pieces, and each one carries its own marks and coloring from years of service. No two look exactly alike, ranging from lighter honey tones to deep brown, so you end up with a rifle that has genuine history in the wood instead of a factory-fresh clone of every other gun on the rack. If you appreciate the look and feel of a classic combat rifle, this one delivers it without faking anything.
RAK308 Features That Earn Their Keep
Under the surplus looks, the hardware is thoroughly modern. The 19.65 inch 4150 barrel wears a black nitride finish for corrosion resistance and long service life, with 14×1 LH threading at the muzzle. The bolt and carrier are forged and polished, and an adjustable gas system with three settings lets you tune the action to your ammo. Adjustable front and rear sights with nighttime capability handle irons duty, while a CNC-machined side rail makes mounting an optic straightforward when you want to stretch the .308 out toward its 600 yard effective range.
Feeding and Running the Riley Defense RAK308
The rifle ships with a 10-round steel magazine and runs standard AK-pattern .308 mags, feeding either .308 Winchester or 7.62 NATO. A bayonet lug and included cleaning rod round out the classic details. For hog hunts, ranch duty, or just putting serious thump downrange from a platform famous for running no matter what, the RAK308 covers a lot of ground.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Riley Defense
- Model: RAK308
- MPN: RAK308CA
- UPC: 850028892299
- Caliber: .308 Win / 7.62 NATO
- Action: Semi-Auto, Closed Bolt
- Capacity: 10 + 1
- Barrel Length: 19.65 in
- Barrel: 4150 Steel, Black Nitride Finish
- Muzzle Thread: 14×1 LH
- Receiver: Milled, Heat Treated, Black Oxide
- Stock: Fixed Surplus Wood
- Sights: Adjustable Front and Rear, Nighttime Capable
- Gas System: Adjustable, 3 Settings
- Optics Mount: CNC-Machined Side Rail
- Weight: 9.5 lbs
What’s Included
- Riley Defense RAK308 rifle
- 10-round steel magazine
- Cleaning rod
Frequently Asked Questions
What magazines does the Riley Defense RAK308 use?
The RAK308 ships with a 10-round steel magazine and runs standard AK-pattern .308 Win magazines. That gives you plenty of aftermarket options for range sessions or field use. As always, function test any new mags before relying on them.
Can the RAK308 shoot both .308 Winchester and 7.62 NATO?
Yes. The rifle is chambered for .308 Winchester and will also run 7.62x51mm NATO ammunition. That flexibility means you can feed it affordable surplus-style NATO ball for practice and step up to premium .308 loads for hunting or precision work.
Is the wood furniture on the RAK308 new or surplus?
The stock and handguards are genuine military surplus pieces from Yugo M77B kits, so each rifle shows its own unique markings and wear from real service. Wood color varies from light to dark brown between rifles. A lot of buyers consider that character a big part of the appeal.
Can I mount an optic on the Riley Defense RAK308?
Yes. It comes with a CNC-machined AK side rail on the receiver, so you can attach a standard side-mount optic base and run a scope or red dot. Paired with the .308 chambering and roughly 600 yard effective range, a magnified optic makes a lot of sense on this rifle.



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