The FN AR (Browning BAR hunting rifle based) is probably your best option. Magazines are the only shortfall. Otherwise you get FN's guarantee that it'll shoot MOA or better with factory match ammo, .308 probably has the most factory match ammo available of any caliber, and the rifle isn't as in demand as an AR-15 / AR-10.
Well competition target shooting is one thing. For the type of long range hunting I do, there is really only one target that ends up meaning much in the end. I have a cold barrel target, I post it everytime I go to the range, and my first shot goes into that, and it is the ammo I hunt with. Sometime I post it at 100 yards, sometimes 200, sometimes 300. There are now 27 holes in it, and the group size is 3.2 inches.
I figured that much, but it was still funny
I do not know from experience, as I have never shot or even seen one shot, however some guys claim to be getting great accuracy out of a PTR-91 (better than PSG-1 in some cases), however I have doubts in some of those claims myself.
Couldn't agree more, the PSG-1 Clone may look more accurate, but if it cannot perform...who cares? Hope you like your new gun, I think the LaRue will serve you well. Let us know how you like it and how well it performs, Mav.
If not, I will refer you to post No. 47, I put a decent amount of time putting together the system detailed there and I think it may serve you well. the "Overwatch" version uses match grade components at a fraction of the price of comparably equiped 6.5 Grendel Rifles. If you want to go that route it is what I would suggest, but it wouldn't hurt my feelings if you didn't (I am not invested in any of the systems). I think the 6.5Grendel will be around for a while.
No, it will be a bit more accurate than the piston operated upper...although if you want it to be more reliable and easier to clean the gas-piston is the way to go. I think you will be better served by the standard gas-impingement upper and use a gas-piston on a more used/shorter range caliber (such as your .223/5.56). For an assault rifle the gas-piston is hard to beat, for a sniper/target/benchrest rifle there are alot better systems available. Personally I would go with a bit longer barrel than the 18" to achieve higher velocities, however a shorter barrel can be more accurate due to less flexure at the end of barrel.
Clone, not original, you need to be rich or stupid to buy a PSG-1...theoak, decided on anything?
A DPMS is the best AR for the money IMHO.
I like your sig., may have to use it on some other less-frequented accounts...Good idea J.
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You can't go wrong with a Les Baer though, they make excellent guns.
