Choose a rifle and go!

[benewton]

Has to be the M1A NM, 80's version. It has range, accuracy and power over the other military style arms I own, and, if I can't pick the time and place, I want as much of all of them that I can lay hands on.

Like the AK, but it's accuracy limited, and, as with any intermediate cartridge, lacks power. Also, mine's not all that much lighter than the M1A, and I detest the safety on it. Still, were I in the woods, as I am, that's what I'd grab: I like heavier rounds at moderate velocities against light rounds at higher speeds, and, if your longest shot would be under 100, and more likely, 50 yards, the accuracy isn't a problem.

My AR is OK, and, since I trained with it, very comfortable, and its more accurate than the AK. But it's range limited, and power limited.

M1A is simply my best choice for undefined conditions.

 

[DorGunR]

AK. because they are extremely reliable and the 7.62X39 round is easily available all over the world.

Edit: Forgot to mention the availability of parts all over the world......not that you would need parts..........the AK seldom requires parts.

 

[556A2]

AK-74 Clone, better accuracy with 5.45 than 7.62. Why an AK? Mostly because I know how to operate them very well.

 

[45R]

M1A for that 7.62Nato punch.

 

[Black Snowman]

I was torn between the FAL and a .223 of some sort. Mainly due to the ammount of ammo I could carry. But if everything is an unknown, the FAL won for me. I might end up having to shoot people THROUGH stuff (IE urban, light vehicles, etc . . . ) and the FAL wins for me on combination of firepower, reliability, and the ability to launch grenades.

 

[Combat-wombat]

I voted "other" for Sig SG550

 

[JeepDriver]

One of these,

Without knowing at what the terrain is and the distance or strength of the enemy I'd be engaging I'd most likely choose the AR-15. It's a good all around rifle. City fighting the either the AR or the AK, but for open country fighting the M1A would be the one to pick.

 

[Devonai]

US Rifle, M1, caliber .30

 

[mdsteele]

I chose AR because I know it best. I like the M1A, but I've never fired one.

 

[SaintofKillers]

I choose the AR for close combat in an urban setting whereas I think that the M1A is a better rifle for the open country. Also better for putting your target out of commision permanently. I think the AR is good for wounding your enemy from aa distance thus making him a burden on the squad. It normally takes 2 guys to carry one.

 

[Schuey2002]

H&K G3.

(Heck, if I can't get a G3, I'll take either a HK 91 or 93 to take on the enemy. Obtw, which 'enemy' am I taking on??)

 

[DorGunR]

Choose a rifle and go!

The question was......choose "A" rifle to go with, not give me a list of all the rifles you like.

 

[cpileri]

hmm

what this tells me is that grabbing anything in 223, 308, or 7.62x39 will be able to share and lend ammo- as long as we all have good interchangeability of equipment, ammo, and spare parts, we're doing well.
C-

 

[yayarx7]

AR just for the range and accuracy. I would feel better with my SKS for a short range fight, but I do not know the terrain so..

 

[Soap]

AR Carbine...

But I wouldn't go AT the enemy if I had no idea who the "enemy" was, their strength, their position, et cetera. I would grab my AR and move away from the "enemy".

 

[BerettaNut92]

AR because they're so damn easy to shoot.

 

[Justin]

Moving to rifle forum.

 

[Feanaro]

I voted other. Preferably a G3, maybe one of those underslung grenade launchers(whatever the name is). If not that, an HK91 will do. Why? 7.62x51mm NATO can reach out and touch someone, packs a punch and though not as popular as 5.56mm or 7.62x39mm it can still be found. I find the recoil pleasant. I think the G3/HK91 wins over most of the other rifles (save for the FAL, which I feel is more deserving of the "for wookies, by wookies" label than the HK91) in reliability, it's fairly simple and it's accurate enough for the job. Maybe throw in a telescoping stock for CQC work.

 

[Warner]

I'll take a FAL.

Better probable longevity than an M1A, and the 7.62 NATO round will have superior range and power over any AK or AR for those unknown circumstances. It seems like a really silly time to come up short.

Secondary reason(s) - - Carrying mega rounds of a small caliber or possessing an "easy" to shoot LW carbine as a main weapon is something I'm hoping my adversary chooses to do. For me it would be an unwelcome diversion from my primary purpose that I'd never allow myself to dabble too seriously with.

 

[Elarski]

AR : Lighter, more controlable, and the ammo is lighter.

 

[Dionysusigma]

Strange--I picked the AK for exactly the same reasons as Derek Zeanah picked the AR

I'm intimately familiar with it, and can clear malfunctions without thinking.
I'm comfortable with its performance inside of 200m (16" barrel), which is where most fights seem to take place.
Ammo capacity is important -- if you're going to live against this hypothetical enemy, it's because you're part of a team, and a big part of "team tactics" is going to be suppressing fire. 2 ammo pouches and a mag in the weapon result in 210 rounds for the AK, versus 100 for the M1A/FAL crowd. Double up on the pouches and you're seeing 390 rounds versus 180. You see where this is going.
Resupply. AK's are (almost) everywhere, as are mags, ammo, and parts. It ain't that way for the .308 rifles.
Easy shooting -- I can hand my 9x32/ AK combo to a non-shooting neighbor and know they'll be able to do reasonably well with it. If I hand them an M1A we've got the issue of using a peep sight to deal with, on top of issues like recoil and water flying into your eyes with every shot (assuming it's raining).

(Plus, it's the only one on the list that I could just "Choose & Go"--it's the only one on the list I own )

 

[VG]

An M240 - mounted on a BFV.....

 

[seeker_two]

Probably an FAL, in this scenario. Preferably one of the 16" barrel ones w/ a 3x scope & an M203 fixed under the barrel. I may consider a bolt-action scout-type rifle as well.

Long-range cartridges work well at short ranges, but short-range cartridges can't be made to go longer.

If I had an unlimited choice, I'd take the 4th ID...

 

[stevelyn]

The SHTF and the fight is on I'm taking the FAL. If the mission changes and requires different specialized weaponry, I'm sure it will be available.

 

[ojibweindian]

I'd use a bolt-gun because I have a few and they're the only type I have available at this time. I'd be doing a lot of shootin' and scootin' anyways.