I have a dilemma. I love the .308 cartridge but I dislike how heavy the various options are.
I currently have a PTR91 and a M1A. Both shoot well the limited time I have spent with them but as far as actually utilizing them shooting offhand etc they are a lot more cumbersome than my AR.
I think that is what spoiled me, I recently also purchased a new AR and wow, the lighter weight makes it soooo nice to use.
So, is there a option that would work well for me? I thought about the M1A scout squad but it really does not seem like it weighs that much less than my M1A loaded. What about a carbine length FAL? That is 8.35 pounds as opposed to the 9+lbs my two current rifles are.
Even the RRA LAR-8 was 9+ lbs.
Maybe I'll just stick with my PTR and if I want to use my AR I'll strap a few extra pounds to it so I won't be spoiled.
I realize that extra weight comes with the bigger cartridge but I just want to make sure I'm not missing an option out there.
Thanks for your input.
I currently have a PTR91 and a M1A. Both shoot well the limited time I have spent with them but as far as actually utilizing them shooting offhand etc they are a lot more cumbersome than my AR.
I think that is what spoiled me, I recently also purchased a new AR and wow, the lighter weight makes it soooo nice to use.
So, is there a option that would work well for me? I thought about the M1A scout squad but it really does not seem like it weighs that much less than my M1A loaded. What about a carbine length FAL? That is 8.35 pounds as opposed to the 9+lbs my two current rifles are.
Even the RRA LAR-8 was 9+ lbs.
Maybe I'll just stick with my PTR and if I want to use my AR I'll strap a few extra pounds to it so I won't be spoiled.
I realize that extra weight comes with the bigger cartridge but I just want to make sure I'm not missing an option out there.
Thanks for your input.