In doing research over the years I always end up reading threads from THR forums so I finally became a member!
Anyway I don't have a long range/battle .308. Not really looking for a SHTF rifle as that's why I own an AK. This will be for long range and for CQB penetration. I live in a rural area and hike a lot. Really having a hard time deciding on a semi .308. I'm looking at 3 rifles. 16 or 18' M1a, DI or piston AR-10 type gun. These are the factors I am dealing with.
Wants are
1. Easily 600yard capable
2. 16' or 18' short barrel with folding/collapsible stock. as it will get carried around in the bush and I like short stocks.
3. Solid optics mount with Iron options
I'd like to grab a DPMS LR-308 and be done with it for around 1k but yeah I really don't like the DI gas system. To get a m1a scout or socom outfitted with a nice stock/mount/flash hider will cost big bucks 2k+and end up being rather complex. On the other hand I could just buy a 2.5k pof 308 and have everything. Really is the DPMS Di system life saving reliable? I will be picking up this rifle up for use in high risk areas. Any thoughts or opinions would be very helpful. Thanks! R
Anyway I don't have a long range/battle .308. Not really looking for a SHTF rifle as that's why I own an AK. This will be for long range and for CQB penetration. I live in a rural area and hike a lot. Really having a hard time deciding on a semi .308. I'm looking at 3 rifles. 16 or 18' M1a, DI or piston AR-10 type gun. These are the factors I am dealing with.
Wants are
1. Easily 600yard capable
2. 16' or 18' short barrel with folding/collapsible stock. as it will get carried around in the bush and I like short stocks.
3. Solid optics mount with Iron options
I'd like to grab a DPMS LR-308 and be done with it for around 1k but yeah I really don't like the DI gas system. To get a m1a scout or socom outfitted with a nice stock/mount/flash hider will cost big bucks 2k+and end up being rather complex. On the other hand I could just buy a 2.5k pof 308 and have everything. Really is the DPMS Di system life saving reliable? I will be picking up this rifle up for use in high risk areas. Any thoughts or opinions would be very helpful. Thanks! R