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Poll: which .308 semi-auto rifle?
- Thread starter PaulD
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I voted for the FAL, as that's probably what I'm going to buy to fill that niche. I already have a Garand, so I feel like the M1A is too similar. Though, if it's in your budget an M1A with a Troy MCS would be really badass.
Personally... I'd go with an FAL.
More spare parts and inexpensive pre-ban 20 round mags available.
The M1A is a close second though (mostly for it's accuracy).
I've had it at the top of my shopping list, but I'm still trying to justify the cost, especially when topped with quality rings and glass.
More spare parts and inexpensive pre-ban 20 round mags available.
The M1A is a close second though (mostly for it's accuracy).
I've had it at the top of my shopping list, but I'm still trying to justify the cost, especially when topped with quality rings and glass.
Not trying to be Scriv here but why don't you go look at the choices and decide for yourself. YOU will be the one shooting it and the only opinion that matters in the end is yours. The poll will do nothing except bring out the fanboys for all of your choices listed. Pick 3, find them to look at or shoot, and make your choice based on the info.
Yes, everbody should have at least 1 Battle rifle ( .30 cal, mag-fed, semi-auto ) in the collection. You want to shoot a FAL, let me know and we'll go to Westwood Gun Club or yours if it's convient and you can get hands on with it.
Joe R.
Joe R.
Yes, everbody should have at least 1 Battle rifle ( .30 cal, mag-fed, semi-auto ) in the collection. You want to shoot a FAL, let me know and we'll go to Westwood Gun Club or yours if it's convient and you can get hands on with it.
Joe R.
Joe R.
For anyone interested in the PTR 91 option, I've been doing a lot of research on it (talking to the company sales manager, people of TC who made the barrels and people from the 3 distributors in MA who carry it. I'm not going to bother posting it all here but for the price, I can't imagine one can get a better 308 these days. Oh, and the best part is, there are plenty of MA friendly models.
You have a point but these polls typically include explanations of why people like one vs. the other. Plus, it's going to be awhile before I can attend a shoot to try a good variety.
Finally, at least one of those that I mentioned (the POF) will be very difficult to try before buying.
Also, thanks for the offer Joe. I'll probably ask to do that at some point.
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You could buy the HK91 (I'd sure like to) or you could spend literally half as much on a PTR which is a G3 copy but made with the same machinery and tooling that produced the HKG3 in Portugal, uprooted, brought over here, and matched with a TC barrel made right around here. I've heard several owners report 1MOA with new ones.
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The JP LRP-07 (their version of the AR10) is worth a look. Close looks and test firing available in Hopkinton by appointment.
SemiAutoSam
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I would run with either or both a FAL or HK91, Reason they are both accurate and both have very inexpensive mags.
The HK91 or clone if you must (for the Wussies that dont want to cough up 2000+) the aluminum alloy mags are in the area of 2.00 to 2.50 each.
Steel NIW mags are in the area of 5.00 Each.
Lets see that deal with M1A mags ? Nope I didn't think so aint gonna happen.
Guys on WWW.HKPRO.COM are selling them real cheap as are others around the net.
Not that you need 100 mags but times will be changing soon and just as after the 1994 AWB value will go up soon.
The HK91 or clone if you must (for the Wussies that dont want to cough up 2000+) the aluminum alloy mags are in the area of 2.00 to 2.50 each.
Steel NIW mags are in the area of 5.00 Each.
Lets see that deal with M1A mags ? Nope I didn't think so aint gonna happen.
Guys on WWW.HKPRO.COM are selling them real cheap as are others around the net.
Not that you need 100 mags but times will be changing soon and just as after the 1994 AWB value will go up soon.
i have a ptr and love it...i also have an m1a...if i had to choose it would be the ptr...i like it so much i just bought another one!
however if you plan to reload...get something else! the extractor on the ptr is so strong it just eats the brass
im suprised that no one has mentioned the saiga 308, i shot milsurps4me saiga at the club and it was awsome.
SemiAutoSam
Banned
M1A my friend...M1A....Reliable, accurate, modular. You can go for the classic wood and steel in a nice tiger striped birch, go retro in USGI fiberglass, or transform it into a modern fighting rifle by wrapping a Troy MCS around it...Plus shooting an M1A is like a well tuned watch. I like the HK platform, but love my M1A....You may too.
I found an unfired FAL for a very good price. Pre ban mags are around, it shoots great and very accurate. I brought it as the price was right, I like the rifle, and it suits my needs.
Bingo!
