Which Assault Rifle in .308
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velojym
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I wouldn't suggest an assault rifle, at least for an early purchase. The select-fire stuff is pretty pricey compared to the semi-auto rifles, not to mention all the extra regulations attached to them.
I'd like to get my paws on a FAL, personally, but I wouldn't turn my nose up at what I've seen in the thread so far.
I'd like to get my paws on a FAL, personally, but I wouldn't turn my nose up at what I've seen in the thread so far.
M1A
FAL
PTR91/G3
In that order, with practice any of the three are accurate, all are reasonably durable, and all will do the job.
If money is a big factor take a good look at the M1 Garand......can't be beat for the price right now.
FWIW I bought into the ptr/g3 family, while its a compromise I am VERY happy, particularly with genuine H&K mags at about $1 each.
Mike
FAL
PTR91/G3
In that order, with practice any of the three are accurate, all are reasonably durable, and all will do the job.
If money is a big factor take a good look at the M1 Garand......can't be beat for the price right now.
FWIW I bought into the ptr/g3 family, while its a compromise I am VERY happy, particularly with genuine H&K mags at about $1 each.
Mike
Armalite's AR-10 is suppossed to be a system to be reconed with. I don't have one, nor have I shot one, but I have heard nothing but good things about them. Armalite seems to keep a low profile, but produces good, solid, reliable weapons. I have experience with their AR-180 Costa Mesa folder. It is simple, accurate, and tough.
On the other hand, if money isn't a problem, a HK would be your best bet probably. HK is usually head and shoulders above all the competition.
On the other hand, if money isn't a problem, a HK would be your best bet probably. HK is usually head and shoulders above all the competition.
10-Ring
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I really like the smoothness & the accuracy of the M1A
mb419
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I have a PTR-91, one of the aluminum receiver G-3, one full size FAL, and one FAL that I had shortened down to 17 inches. The PTR-91 is a great gun and you can get magazines really cheap, but I think if I was going out the door and had to grab a .308, I would take the carbine size FAL. Great handling gun. I had it built out of a STG-58 parts kit and an Imbel receiver. I didn't spend as much on it as I would have for a DSA or an M1A or AR10. I think any of these guns would be great to have, but, before I would jump into the 308 battle rifle game, I would start out with a relatively inexpensive version before going all the way. You can always trade in later and upgrade after you've tried one out.
Good luck and have fun.
Good luck and have fun.
Medusa
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This question has 2 sides - for long range accuracy you need longer barrel, but it makes the rifle clumsy in close quarters. For close quarters you need something easily manoeverable, but this means short barrel and lesser oomph/accuracy at long ranges. So it's a tradeoff - can't excel in both.
You need to figure out, what you need, exactly, write it down if you want, like - I need the gun for following duties: ....
Ie how much work is done in CQB and how much in 'reach out and touch someone' distances. Something good in the middle may have too much tradeoffs on both ends.
For CQB I'd use something short, like FAL carbine, or .223 cal rifle, something M4 like; and longer ranges something good and accurate, with 20+ inches barrel (perefably 22+), like M1A, or AR-10(T) or AR-10A4. You know, each job has the tools that fit best.
You need to figure out, what you need, exactly, write it down if you want, like - I need the gun for following duties: ....
Ie how much work is done in CQB and how much in 'reach out and touch someone' distances. Something good in the middle may have too much tradeoffs on both ends.
For CQB I'd use something short, like FAL carbine, or .223 cal rifle, something M4 like; and longer ranges something good and accurate, with 20+ inches barrel (perefably 22+), like M1A, or AR-10(T) or AR-10A4. You know, each job has the tools that fit best.
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