Looking to buy a good 308 rifle - Page 2

bigiceman · August 24th, 2007, 04:24 AM

I have an M1A and I cannot recommend it strongly enough.

I would go with the full length barrel and then an after-market stock. I plan this for my next rifle because the full-length is too long to store or transport in my trunk easily. I may go for the SOCOM for the shorter barrel length, but reaching out there is the way to go in my opinion.

I didn't notice, might have missed, but there is also the AR10 option. AR15 platform chambered for .308. Makes it American made and all interchangable parts with the AR guns.

joleary223 · August 24th, 2007, 07:24 AM

I have to vote for the FN it's not that expensive and they come in many flavors. This is my Izzy and my twin G1's The gas system is a dream, if you buy or reload large lots of ammo you can tune the gun to a more tame setting.

jeephipwr · August 24th, 2007, 08:54 AM

I appreciate the comments. You have given me a great deal to think about and I will continue to research. I will let you know what I find out.

xd.40sub · August 24th, 2007, 09:32 AM

i'm eyeballing the springfield M1A for my next purchase. it's like having a crush all over again

Bob The Great · August 24th, 2007, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigiceman

I didn't notice, might have missed, but there is also the AR10 option. AR15 platform chambered for .308. Makes it American made and all interchangable parts with the AR guns.

I believe the AR-10's do not share many parts with the AR-15. Despite being built on the same platform, the extra length of the .308 cartridge means a different lower reciever with a larger mag-well. The upper, bolt, and bolt carrier are also similarly up-sized, IIRC.

External accessories (rails, stocks, sighting systems, etc) would be interchangable though.

paratroop23 · August 24th, 2007, 01:39 PM

PTR 91 is the way to go! I have the PTR91 KPF and I love it! I'm just looking for a good scope now.

Keep this in mind though------>the .308 is an excellent cartridge, BUT have you seen ammo prices lately? Especially .308!!!! They ain't cheap!

jeephipwr · August 24th, 2007, 03:26 PM

DS Arms makes a good FAL with cheap mags but its almost $2000

Red jacket makes a galil copy that uses galil mags for $1289

Tromix has a Saiga conversion but uses weird mags that are currenyl out of supply

Springfields M1As and Fulton Armory both have nice rifles in the scout configuration but I would have to throw another $500 to get a collasible stock. Pricey but good triggers, but heavy also but boy I love this gun.

PTR makes several models I like with folding stock or collaspible, made onthe HK action. I fell in love with the HK years ago and had a chance to buy one when they were cheap but being young and married made it hard. Only draw back to the PTRs I see are the weight and 11 pound trigger pull.

Vector makes a 308 on the old HK MP5 set up. No folding stock but for $250 more can get one.

Armalite and Fulton make an AR-framed 308. They seem to be on the high end of the price and mag prices seem to be high.

DPMS and Rock River make a 308 on the AR frame. Their prices are close, with Rock River being the cheapest and ROck River uses FAL mags which is also cheaper.

Decisions, Decisions.....more research to go.

Travis Morgan · September 29th, 2007, 08:01 AM

I want a G3 pretty bad.

jeephipwr · September 29th, 2007, 11:36 AM

Kel-tec is going to put out a 308 bullpup that has ambi controls and ejects brass out the front like the FN2000s. I thnk I might wait for that.

Check out kel-tec's website and look at the teaser video, looks neat.

August 24th, 2007, 04:24 AM	#11
bigiceman Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 358	I have an M1A and I cannot recommend it strongly enough. I would go with the full length barrel and then an after-market stock. I plan this for my next rifle because the full-length is too long to store or transport in my trunk easily. I may go for the SOCOM for the shorter barrel length, but reaching out there is the way to go in my opinion. I didn't notice, might have missed, but there is also the AR10 option. AR15 platform chambered for .308. Makes it American made and all interchangable parts with the AR guns. __________________ But if you are authorized to carry a weapon, and you walk outside without it, just take a deep breath, and say this to yourself... "Baa." LTC(RET) Dave Grossman Revolutionary War Veterans Association Shooter Qualification: Cook

August 24th, 2007, 08:54 AM	#13
jeephipwr Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Little Rock Posts: 356	Lots of good info I appreciate the comments. You have given me a great deal to think about and I will continue to research. I will let you know what I find out.

August 24th, 2007, 09:32 AM	#14
xd.40sub Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: magna, ut Posts: 305	i'm eyeballing the springfield M1A for my next purchase. it's like having a crush all over again __________________ do what you can with what you have where you are at (theodore roosevelt)

August 24th, 2007, 03:26 PM	#17
jeephipwr Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Little Rock Posts: 356	Here's an update on what I found DS Arms makes a good FAL with cheap mags but its almost $2000 Red jacket makes a galil copy that uses galil mags for $1289 Tromix has a Saiga conversion but uses weird mags that are currenyl out of supply Springfields M1As and Fulton Armory both have nice rifles in the scout configuration but I would have to throw another $500 to get a collasible stock. Pricey but good triggers, but heavy also but boy I love this gun. PTR makes several models I like with folding stock or collaspible, made onthe HK action. I fell in love with the HK years ago and had a chance to buy one when they were cheap but being young and married made it hard. Only draw back to the PTRs I see are the weight and 11 pound trigger pull. Vector makes a 308 on the old HK MP5 set up. No folding stock but for $250 more can get one. Armalite and Fulton make an AR-framed 308. They seem to be on the high end of the price and mag prices seem to be high. DPMS and Rock River make a 308 on the AR frame. Their prices are close, with Rock River being the cheapest and ROck River uses FAL mags which is also cheaper. Decisions, Decisions.....more research to go.

September 29th, 2007, 11:36 AM	#19
jeephipwr Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Little Rock Posts: 356	New Kel-tec in 2008 Kel-tec is going to put out a 308 bullpup that has ambi controls and ejects brass out the front like the FN2000s. I thnk I might wait for that. Check out kel-tec's website and look at the teaser video, looks neat. __________________ "That rifle hanging on the wall of the working-class flat or labourer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. it is our job to see that it stays there." George Orwell

August 24th, 2007, 01:39 PM	#16
paratroop23 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ft. Bragg Posts: 139	PTR 91 is the way to go! I have the PTR91 KPF and I love it! I'm just looking for a good scope now. Keep this in mind though------>the .308 is an excellent cartridge, BUT have you seen ammo prices lately? Especially .308!!!! They ain't cheap!

September 29th, 2007, 08:01 AM	#18
Travis Morgan Ex Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 95	I want a G3 pretty bad.

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