Most dead-reliable .223 assault rifle?

[Byron]

The Mini 14's are accurate enough. I can get 2" to 3" groups with M193 at 100 yards and tighter using Hornady or Sierra handloads. They are not match rifles. I think we have so accepted the fact that bolt actions are so accurate that we hold that standard to Mini's. Byron

 

[TOU]

I like the Valmet's and Galil's but dang are they ridiculously spendy. As most reliable and also for bang for the buck I kinda lean to the Daewoo's and the Saiga's myself...heck even if paying substantially more. (I actually do have a couple of the Saigas and a DR-200 with ACE folder.) Many folks make mention about the issue of getting parts for the Daewoo's. Well there are a few AM parts available now and some of the lowers parts are readily adaptable from an AR (FCG ect.) Additionally, I have to say I have NEVER EVER heard of a failure not related to abuse in nearly 15 years. Now obviously they are mechanical and anything mechanical can break down; I'm just saying, that I have never heard of it thus far. If it was for GB Sr...we would still have one one of the best 5.56's built being imported from...one of our closest allies. And...most likely more accessories to go with it.

Dr200

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I don't understand the high optic rails. I made myself a low one, and a red dot co-witnesses the irons just perfectly.

Could you elaborate and or post photo's. Thx,

 

[BRASSM]

I have a Valmet M-71S in .223, it has never given me any problems, it has performed in N. Dakota winters and dusty Arizona summers. And I have run all kinds of ammo through it, from match reloads to "where the *%#@^? did you get these". I've had no FTF or FTE. Additionally I do have the bayonet for it.

 

[GunTech]

I case you missed my post on the subject, the Century Golani (Galil copy) is not the rifle if you want reliability - at least mine isn't. Bought one on 8/11 and took it out for a test drive 8/12. Could not get through one magaine without multiple stoppages. With one magazine, only the last 3 round fired without having to clear the action. Stove pipes or other stoppage in 30 out 0f 35 rounds.

Field stripped and thotoughly cleaned everything. Oiled everything thoroughly. Tried another magazine. Totally unreliable.

I am disgusted.