I have experience with handguns, but none with rifles. I am the type who gets consumed with new stuff i am learning so i will definitely practice with whatever i get, and am not really interested in "beginner" rifles, i am interested in the best rifle for my needs, and i intend to practice until i am proficient with it.
My needs/wants: I want something that would be useful for a SHTF scenario. I want something that is accurate at long distance. I want something that is fun at the range. I want something i could hunt deer with.
I live in a suburban area in CT. Money is somewhat tight, so it is something i will consider, but i am willing to save/scheme to get the cash if it is for something that will work well for me. I'd like to keep it near or under $1500 if possible, but i would consider spending more.
I am thinking something in .308 would probably be best, but i am not dead set on that.
Today i went to the shop and looked at some springfield m1a's, and some armalite and dpms ar10's. The ar10's felt better and i think they were slightly lighter.
I think what i am after is something along the lines of what a glock is in .308. Simple, reliable, not fancy, but does what it does well.
Any thoughts?
Thanks for any help
My needs/wants: I want something that would be useful for a SHTF scenario. I want something that is accurate at long distance. I want something that is fun at the range. I want something i could hunt deer with.
I live in a suburban area in CT. Money is somewhat tight, so it is something i will consider, but i am willing to save/scheme to get the cash if it is for something that will work well for me. I'd like to keep it near or under $1500 if possible, but i would consider spending more.
I am thinking something in .308 would probably be best, but i am not dead set on that.
Today i went to the shop and looked at some springfield m1a's, and some armalite and dpms ar10's. The ar10's felt better and i think they were slightly lighter.
I think what i am after is something along the lines of what a glock is in .308. Simple, reliable, not fancy, but does what it does well.
Any thoughts?
Thanks for any help