Recommend me a great battle .308 rifle!!
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winston smith
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I hope that whatever gun you get, you can find a few magazines for it. Might be a good idea to get the magazines first.
Just an idea from survivalblog.
Just an idea from survivalblog.
Winston_Smith
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+1 to mag price as a factor. G3 and FAL mags tend to be the cheapest and are readily available.
G3/91 mags are obscenely cheap ($2-4). They're not going anywhere any time soon.
FAL mags are still affordable, although I got all mine back when they were still $2 a pop in bulk or less from the big distributors. Think market is $10-15 these days.
FAL mags are still affordable, although I got all mine back when they were still $2 a pop in bulk or less from the big distributors. Think market is $10-15 these days.
Lloyd Smale
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lots of good choises out there. Me I have the bug for a socom
Don357
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Nobody mentioned the BM-59 or the 7.62x51 Garand or the .308 Valmet.
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According to this article, the G-3 is even more reliable than the AK. You shouldn't have any problems.
You would definately want to get your hands on one for the feel, but if you've handled a CETME those are pretty much identical. A local gunshop here had the 16" version, so I got a feel for the ergonomics. I was in the market for one with an 18" bbl, and asked around at a gunshow and suppose I got lucky. They didn't have one with them, With the MSRP over $1,200, I got mine brand new for $950 from their shop in a town a couple hours away, shipping included. They set me up with a local FFL they use who only charged $10 for the transfer. Rifle arrived in perfect condition, no scratches/marks and sill had the factory grease on the inside. Just for what it's worth, if you havn't bought one yet. I was in a hurry to get mine aswell, was going to buy from Atlantic but they were not very helpful in getting it put together, and didn't seem to care if they had my business or not so I took it elsewhere, and got it a little cheaper for that wait.
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Dsa sa-58
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dogngun
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My evil black rifle is a FAL. Try www.falfiles.com/forums/ for a ton at least of great FAL information and experience.
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MarcusWendt
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Since your heart seems set on a battle rifle I'd say you need to stick to the PTR-91 or FN FAL type rifle. I think either one of these would do it for you. You need to decide which pluses and minuses of these two are most important to you.
I'd own a PTR, but I'd love to own both.
I'd own a PTR, but I'd love to own both.
WOW!!! I'm surprised to see that this thread is still alive! I finally picked up my PTR-91 from the gun shop and I must say..... its one good looking rifle.
I'm really excited about taking it to the range this Saturday. I guess we'll see how far I can get it to throw brass and some good groupings at 100 yards wouldn't hurt either!
I'm really excited about taking it to the range this Saturday. I guess we'll see how far I can get it to throw brass and some good groupings at 100 yards wouldn't hurt either!
jpwilly
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How do you like that cocking handle...feels like a garage door spring to me.
The spring feels & sounds OK to me, but getting the cocking handle from the folded position to the open position is very stiff yet. Somewhat of a PITA but I'm thinking it's still ain't broke in yet. 
I've only got about 250 rounds through her so far.
I've only got about 250 rounds through her so far.
I have a FAL build around a DSA upper. Fine weapon. Not a competition firearm, but if I drop it on a rock I won't cry. It is accurate enough for my purposes, and mags are not all the much.
Be careful when buying anything that was build from a kit. Some companies seem to use trained monkeys when assembling their kits. Mine was built by a gun smith that took the time to do it right ensuring I have a great rifle.
Be careful when buying anything that was build from a kit. Some companies seem to use trained monkeys when assembling their kits. Mine was built by a gun smith that took the time to do it right ensuring I have a great rifle.
Hmmm...sinister...recommendation?
SA58 FAL Medium Contour Rifle, .308 Cal.
http://www.dsarms.com/SA58-FAL-Medium-Contour-Rifle-308-Cal/productinfo/SA58MCCM/
DuraCoat/Camo Patterns
http://www.dsarms.com/DuraCoat-CamoPattern.asp
Oops...I think that the photo is the digital urban camo pattern on a carbine (http://www.dsarms.com/SA58-FAL-Carbine-Rifle-308-Cal/productinfo/SA58C18/ )
http://www.defensereview.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=722
According to David Crane of DefenseReview.com, "This particular SA58C carbine features a 4-sided Mil-Std-1913 rail system/forend rail tube outfitted with a tactical foregrip and a side-folding buttstock." And Ms. Ariana Lezama "was nice enough to pose ...for Defense Review".
Ms. Ariana Lezama and the SA58C Carbine
http://www.defrev.com/1_31_2004/DSA Inc. SA58 Subcarbine Urban Camo_2.jpg
SA58 FAL Medium Contour Rifle, .308 Cal.
http://www.dsarms.com/SA58-FAL-Medium-Contour-Rifle-308-Cal/productinfo/SA58MCCM/
DuraCoat/Camo Patterns
http://www.dsarms.com/DuraCoat-CamoPattern.asp
Oops...I think that the photo is the digital urban camo pattern on a carbine (http://www.dsarms.com/SA58-FAL-Carbine-Rifle-308-Cal/productinfo/SA58C18/ )
http://www.defensereview.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=722
According to David Crane of DefenseReview.com, "This particular SA58C carbine features a 4-sided Mil-Std-1913 rail system/forend rail tube outfitted with a tactical foregrip and a side-folding buttstock." And Ms. Ariana Lezama "was nice enough to pose ...for Defense Review".
Ms. Ariana Lezama and the SA58C Carbine
http://www.defrev.com/1_31_2004/DSA Inc. SA58 Subcarbine Urban Camo_2.jpg
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