.308 MBR: AR, FAL, or M1A?

[jimmyp50]

I had a preban springfield FAL, the gun shot 2-3 inches at 100 yds using among other things portuguese mild steel ammunition, it featured a chrome barrel and bore, and was completely reliable. I traded it for a new hunting rifle but am going to replace it with something else. I liked it but it was very long, heavy, unwieldy, and not amenable to optics attachment. Now at this point what ever that something else is (M14,AR) will have a chrome lined bore and chamber. Hunting in the rain, variablity in surplus ammunition have convinced me that a rifle of this nature should have a chrome bore and chamber. If you want to shoot matches with your gun, that is another story, 2-3 inches at 100, bang all the time, less cleaning especially when you cannot clean, and no worry with regards to bore rust/corrosion are what I am willing to pay my money for in this type of gun. For where I live where moisture is a bigger problem than dust, the AR type might make the most sense. I am waiting for the bushmaster 308 to be released with a chrome bore/chamber. If I want to shoot off a bench for groups I have a bolt action. jimmyp