Best Semi Auto 308 Platform
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I'm prob biased but I have been completely satisfied with my DPMS LR-308. Shoots better than I....been out to 900 yards with her hitting reactive "ivans". Pretty consistent shooter.
I did a fair amount of modifying, but it shot very well bone stock....except for the trigger! Def needed to be replaced...and it was.
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I did a fair amount of modifying, but it shot very well bone stock....except for the trigger! Def needed to be replaced...and it was.
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It depends on what application you have in mind and what things you value in a firearm... Are you looking for a battle rifle? Are you looking more for a clean room, target rifle? Do you care about whether a rifle requires a lot of specialized tools or simply needs a 7.62 / .308 round to be used as a tool? Do you need a lot of after-market support or a ready supply of inexpensive mags? Are you willing to sacrifice a little bit of accuracy to get better reliability or durability? Are you willing to sacrifice ruggedness to gain accuracy?zeroadnan said:
These are the questions you need to ask yourself because every rifle is going to compromise in one area to deliver in another. It's just a matter of what offers the best package for your needs.
how about an m14
they come in small medium or large
16'' barrel socom 16/2
18'' barrel scout/bush rifle
24'' m1a
its a battle proven platform
or maybe an FN FAL
insanely durable and accuracy is standard
also the mags are dirt cheap, about 9 bucks a piece
(unlike 40 dollar a piece ar10 mags)
you can get them in 16'' these days too
they come in small medium or large
16'' barrel socom 16/2
18'' barrel scout/bush rifle
24'' m1a
its a battle proven platform
or maybe an FN FAL
insanely durable and accuracy is standard
also the mags are dirt cheap, about 9 bucks a piece
(unlike 40 dollar a piece ar10 mags)
you can get them in 16'' these days too
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I agree with BreakerDave, do you have a specific feature like accuarcy or durability that is most important? Is there a price limit?
I have a DSA FAL that built like a tank and is very dependable, I wouldn't expect it to win any accuracy contests but with the right ammo the groups are very respectable. Even better than I was expecting. You said "top of the line" and this isn't that, but it is relatively inexpensive and easy to find accesories and parts for, so as an all around 308 rifle it's a good choice in my opinion.
I've read posts from several people on different forums about the DPMS and other 308 rifles on the AR15/AR10 design and the majority seem very pleased with them. I would like to have one as well if it was piston driven. I'm not sure if the Panther is piston now or not. I need to check into that.
But my choice of a "top of the line" kick butt semi-auto 308 would be the M25 White Feather with it's Krieger barrel. There are other custom M1A rifle makers out there but the White Feather would get my vote.
A Smith Enterprises Crazy Horse would be cool too.
I have a DSA FAL that built like a tank and is very dependable, I wouldn't expect it to win any accuracy contests but with the right ammo the groups are very respectable. Even better than I was expecting. You said "top of the line" and this isn't that, but it is relatively inexpensive and easy to find accesories and parts for, so as an all around 308 rifle it's a good choice in my opinion.
I've read posts from several people on different forums about the DPMS and other 308 rifles on the AR15/AR10 design and the majority seem very pleased with them. I would like to have one as well if it was piston driven. I'm not sure if the Panther is piston now or not. I need to check into that.
But my choice of a "top of the line" kick butt semi-auto 308 would be the M25 White Feather with it's Krieger barrel. There are other custom M1A rifle makers out there but the White Feather would get my vote.
A Smith Enterprises Crazy Horse would be cool too.
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One more vote for the FN-FAL ...
Thank you so much for all the feed back
Well lets me try to answer a few questions that have been asked on scale of 1 to 10.
How important is accuracy----------10
How important is dependability----8
Price -----------------------------------5
Ease of cleaning-----------------------5
How will it be used----Range/Long range outdoor.
Thnak you again
Well lets me try to answer a few questions that have been asked on scale of 1 to 10.
How important is accuracy----------10
How important is dependability----8
Price -----------------------------------5
Ease of cleaning-----------------------5
How will it be used----Range/Long range outdoor.
Thnak you again
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Re: Thank you so much for all the feed back
The M1A is also very dependable, (more so than the AR-10), but it must be kept greased.
The FAL is the very most dependable of all, but is very rarely (if ever) chosen as a platform for a match grade rifle.
I suggest you pick a high-end Stoner type rifle, or a custom M1A. And budget about $800+ for glass. Perhaps you could go to a match and see what you like.
The AR-10 type is generally the most accurate. The M1A can be brought to an extreme level of accuracy, but at a higher price than that of a comparable AR-10.zeroadnan said:
The M1A is also very dependable, (more so than the AR-10), but it must be kept greased.
The FAL is the very most dependable of all, but is very rarely (if ever) chosen as a platform for a match grade rifle.
I suggest you pick a high-end Stoner type rifle, or a custom M1A. And budget about $800+ for glass. Perhaps you could go to a match and see what you like.
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Re: Thank you so much for all the feed back
http://www.m14firinglineforum.com/
-If you decide to join their forum, make sure you sign-in. A lot of people don't read the rules regarding the sign-in thread and their accounts are terminated.
You're solidly in M1A/M14 territory... You should check out the M14 forum:zeroadnan said:
http://www.m14firinglineforum.com/
-If you decide to join their forum, make sure you sign-in. A lot of people don't read the rules regarding the sign-in thread and their accounts are terminated.
Thanks guys for all the guidence
I ended up ordering a P-308-20-MRR-CF-308 SPR.
http://www.pof-usa.com/articles/GW_POF-USA_P308_[1].pdf
It has been tested for .5 to .25 MOA accuracy and FAL like reliability.
I will let you know how it shoot.
Have a 5.5X50 Trijicon TA55 on order as well.
Should be 4-6 weeks before i have everything
I ended up ordering a P-308-20-MRR-CF-308 SPR.
http://www.pof-usa.com/articles/GW_POF-USA_P308_[1].pdf
It has been tested for .5 to .25 MOA accuracy and FAL like reliability.
I will let you know how it shoot.
Have a 5.5X50 Trijicon TA55 on order as well.
Should be 4-6 weeks before i have everything
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Man that looks like some fun!
Please do give us a range report!
Please do give us a range report!
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Holy crap, good choice. Now I want one. :-D
I put some pics on my previous post.
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DSA SA58/FAL :? I have an AR10 as well, but I have to vote on my DSA... adjustable gas system rocks, hands down. (and easier to clean!)
If you want a 1000yd pea shooter, then AR10, and get from GA Precision, here's what he does:
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If you want a 1000yd pea shooter, then AR10, and get from GA Precision, here's what he does:
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Hats off Sir. Dang good looking rifle. :shock: I want an AR10 also. Do you have pics of the DSA?
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