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Advice on choosing a .308 rifle
David Hineline:
I had an Armalite AR10 and liked it fine. I currently have a FAL G1 and it shoots so well I can't justify another AR10type rifle, it never burps. I have used silencers on both the Armalite and DPMS rifles and both worked well.
Keep in mind that a lot of FALs are put together by home shop guys who built from torn down machineguns, unless you are buying a New DAS SA58 you could easily be getting surplus parts on a new receiver. Know what you are buying.
Hardwood83:
--- Quote from: David Hineline on December 03, 2009, 11:18:43 PM ---I had an Armalite AR10 and liked it fine. I currently have a FAL G1 and it shoots so well I can't justify another AR10type rifle, it never burps. I have used silencers on both the Armalite and DPMS rifles and both worked well.
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David, how about I'll take your FAL off your hands and free you up to get a NEW AR-10, scratching both of our itches!
Thanks for the input everyone. I think I will stick with the .308 for ammo availability and (hopefully) cost.
Plus, I'm gravitating toward the more common platforms-FAL or AR-10. Maybe a CETME but they appear to be a crap-shoot in quality. If I'm going to pay $1000+ I think an FAL will fit the bill, they are pretty cool.
A-FIXER:
You won't be unhappy with the .308.
Wesley D:
I had a DSA STG58 Para for awhile. I liked it for the most part, especially the gas adjustment. It was a solid rifle. That being said, I hated the rear sights on it - very difficult to adjust with any precision. So, I sold it. I run an M1A now and love it; it just fits my frame better. I recommend you try shooting a number of different battle rifles to see which fits you best before you drop $1K+ on one. Also, consider picking up a copy of Boston's Gun Bible and check out his extremely thorough chapter on battle rifle evaluations/comparisons. He covers everything.
Dark Helmet:
M1A SOCOM = drooool, but huge money for the function you're getting...
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