I like bolt action for long range and most hunting, but I've started thinking about getting an assault rifle or MBR for some shooting sports. I've shot several SKSses, but otherwise don't know much about this whole class of rifles.
The first question is which cartridge - .223, AK, or .308. I'm sort of inclined to get a nice .308 - tell me if that's stupid? It just feels more like a "real" rifle to me. I know there's more recoil with a .308, but I'm not too sensitive to recoil.
And unless .308 is a bad idea I'm inclined to go with a FAL, but talk to me - would an HK91 or a AR-10 be a better idea? I want something that's stunningly reliable, and as accurate as possible given that constraint.
Can't beat SKS for a cheap plinker, but I'm looking for something a bit more serious now...
Thanks for any polite suggestions!
The first question is which cartridge - .223, AK, or .308. I'm sort of inclined to get a nice .308 - tell me if that's stupid? It just feels more like a "real" rifle to me. I know there's more recoil with a .308, but I'm not too sensitive to recoil.
And unless .308 is a bad idea I'm inclined to go with a FAL, but talk to me - would an HK91 or a AR-10 be a better idea? I want something that's stunningly reliable, and as accurate as possible given that constraint.
Can't beat SKS for a cheap plinker, but I'm looking for something a bit more serious now...
Thanks for any polite suggestions!