best all-around rifle in .308

[CAnnoneer]

As it was pointed out above, DSA has California-approved FALs. I plan to buy one in the near future. It is difficult to believe NJ is more restrictive than CA, but then again nothing is impossible with gungrabbing scum

 

[silverlance]

If you are in the market for a FAL, why not buy one that is made by the only firearm manufacturer left in California? Our Imbel Rifles cost less than the competition, are warranteed for the life of the original user, come already put in CA-legal format, can be easily converted back to free state format, and from now until 12/31 just mention my name and THR and get free shipping on top of that.

Dont worry about the fixed magazine because unlike AR and AK the rifle was designed to allow top down loading (no silly breaking up the action, etc). Further, we also have mag-lock kits that allow you to detach the magazine (10 rnd only though) using a tool. And, soon, we are hoping to come out with a non-pistol grip FAL stock so you can use all the grandfathered 20 rnd magazines that you want.

$899 for the CA FAL, shipped to your friendly FFL.

Kev

 

[judaspriest]

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Aren't these all bolts or am I missing something? A bolt is nice but too specialized, a semi-auto is what I am looking for
FALs, PTRs, and M1As are pretty much all I've seen discussed here.

Frankly if you don't know whether those 3 rifles are bolt or semi maybe you should hold off on the shopping.......

No, TexasRifleman, I am not sure what the heck happened to the sequence, but I was actually replying to this comment

for wood, go with cz, for all else, go either Savage, Howa, or Tikka.

and not the FAL/PTRs/M1As

 

[rockinrussky]

I'll also recommend the FAL, though I couldn't say about its legalities in your state (just glad I live in VA). Good ergonomics, inexpensive when compared to an M1A, and an adjustable gas system really make this an ideal rifle IMO. My only real complaint about the FAL is that mine at least, the STG-58, gets kinda finnicky about ammo. It really doesn't like soft points at all, and gets a feeding problem with one every five or six rounds. From what I understand the chamber tolerances are so tight that the soft point tips can easily get snagged while cycling. Now, FMJ and Hollow Point it eats up no problem.

 

[Pointman]

A Savage 99 or FAL though most 7.62x51 MBR's will do their part if you do yours. I love MBR's in general and the FAL specifically but usually hump a .30-30 or .45 lever gun due to weight and convenience. Plus not living in a combat zone I get less curious looks.