xxxleafybugxxx
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You won't be dissapointed with the m1a
HK91/CETME- dependable, horrible ergos, mangle brass
FN FAL- dependable, less accurate than some, good ergos
M1A- dependable, more accurate with iron sights than some, not at all modular and hard to scope
AR10- less dependable, probably most accurate, most modular
And lets not forget the Saiga or Vepr .308
Lately I have been very interested in .308 battle rifles. There seems to be quite a few options out there and I was looking for some input.
What I am looking for:
- Accurate
The AR series is the easiest to work on period. Others can be more or less complicated.- Easy to work on
- Easy to find parts
- Brass is reloadable after firing
- Can be shot left handed safely
Price Range: 500-1100
What I have looked at:
FAL - Like it very much. Seems that the gas block can be adjusted so that brass is reloadable. Seems that a DS Arms built unit is the way to go.
PTR-91 - Seems to be very hard on brass.
M1A - Great all around gun. Seems that brass ejection is a problem for lefties. High price.
Ar-10 - Not super interested. I already own an AR.
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If you want something different, then FAL. The DS Arms STG58 used to be all parts kits, but they ran out so now have some new parts, like the barrel. Not as modular as an AR, but lots of stuff out there, and fun to shoot. Compared to a 308 AR with similar barrel length, not heavy. Magazines not as cheap and available as they used to be, but looks like DSA finally figured out how to make them.True.
My inner gun collector freak wants something different. It seems that the ready availabiity of a AR-10 and reloadbility may win the day.
The difference between the DSA SA 58 and the DSA STG 58 are that the STG is made with some Steyr surplus parts while the SA 58 is all new production. Or that is the way it was explained to me.Talk to me about different FAL factory builds. I don't think I will be building my own FAL as I lack the tools and likely the know how to build it w/o messing it up.
DSA seems to be the top of the line. Enterprise seems to be second but has had a bit of checkered past on their receivers.
Century? No thanks. If I gamble I like it to be in Poker.
What is the difference the DSA STG 58 and SA58?
EDIT:
What about a .308 Vepr? Can I get rid of that ugly thumbhole stock?