KBintheSLC
Member
Hi All,
I am new to the AR world and have long been considering a basic AR chambered in 5.56. However, lately I have been leaning more towards and AR in 7.62x51.
The reasoning is that I don't want to own/maintain too many guns, so I would like an AR that I can hunt large game with, and have an effective combat weapon with a range of over 500 meters (I live in the Rocky Mts. so effective range takes priority over dense "urban sweeping" capabilities) So here are a few questions I have for you AR gurus.
1-How abundant are quality accessories relative to .223 (aka... mags, and such)? Seems like there are much less options out there for .308.
2-Does the .308 function as reliably as the .223 within the AR platform?
3-I'm looking at the RRA Varmint A4 with stainless 26" bbl ($1100-$1200 OTD). Any other good options/suggestions in this price range?
Thanks a lot.
I am new to the AR world and have long been considering a basic AR chambered in 5.56. However, lately I have been leaning more towards and AR in 7.62x51.
The reasoning is that I don't want to own/maintain too many guns, so I would like an AR that I can hunt large game with, and have an effective combat weapon with a range of over 500 meters (I live in the Rocky Mts. so effective range takes priority over dense "urban sweeping" capabilities) So here are a few questions I have for you AR gurus.
1-How abundant are quality accessories relative to .223 (aka... mags, and such)? Seems like there are much less options out there for .308.
2-Does the .308 function as reliably as the .223 within the AR platform?
3-I'm looking at the RRA Varmint A4 with stainless 26" bbl ($1100-$1200 OTD). Any other good options/suggestions in this price range?
Thanks a lot.