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For a "battle rifle"?? No thanx. If I was in competition, I'd be all over it. Looks like it weighs a metric ton, they don't mention the weight.
Daniel Defense
was that meant to discourage me from my repr lust ???
because it didn't...
The M14/ M1A is certainly battle proven and in the National Match or Super Match versions is a tack driver.
Daewoo K2
it always makes me wonder, like a 5 year old dead thread as this, and then it just pops up, but, WHY?
i tend to think there are some higher forces at play there than just us mere mortals.
At the bottom of every page is Similar threads, I'm guessing that is how most old threads get bumped.it always makes me wonder, like a 5 year old dead thread as this, and then it just pops up, but, WHY?
All of the above. This is what we are all about.If I upset anyone, confused anyone, offended anyone, annoyed anyone, bewildered anyone, or made anyones head explode
love it, summon @Tallahassee for a mandatory set of 6.5CM inspired dicks pics. what is the weight? that leupold up there should be pretty light?I’m just going to use this thread to post my recent build. 6.5, but you can pretend it’s in 308 if you want.
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Seriously though, there are lots of 308 gas gun options available now and I wholeheartedly disagree with the recommendation to get a SOCOM 16 in this day and age. Unless you’re looking for something that you can pick up at just about any MA dealer.
If you want plentiful Preban surplus mags, go with a PTR G3 clone or a FAL clone. Otherwise, I’d default to saying AR10/AR308 or SCAR, user preference. There are a lot more reliable AR10/AR308 options now, since this thread’s start in 2016. But there are even more options now too, like the CZ Bren 2 and IWI Galil ACE 2 in 7.62 NATO, or Tavor 7 or Desert Tech MDR. Lots of options now and worthy of a whole new trade space analysis.
what is the weight? that leupold up there should be pretty light?
nice.10.2lbs with the optic
8lbs without
I’ll often times find myself seeing an interesting thread in the “Similar threads” list and start responding to it before realizing it’s a necro thread. Fortunately I’ve developed the habit of checking the date of the last post, since I know how gentle NES can be to folks resurrecting old threads. And, more importantly, I prefer the M1A Scout Squad to the SOCOM. If I’m going with a 16” barrel I’d rather have an AR10/LR308 variant. The FN SCARs are nice (I have a SCAR 17) but as a general purpose 7.62 they are a bit too pricey.Well I’ll tell you. Just skipping along and looking at the various threads, I see an interesting title, read the thread and most likely do not respond. Every so often I do respond. I never paid any attention to the date of the last post before mine on this thread so I had no idea it was old. If I upset anyone, confused anyone, offended anyone, annoyed anyone, bewildered anyone, or made anyones head explode then I apologize. I still think the SOCOM16 is an excellent choice for an all around general purpose defensive 7.62