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Battle Rifle Advice Wanted
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Posted on 11/09/2004 7:59:30 PM PST by Mulder
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To: hubno
How much for the Galil?
L
161
posted on
11/10/2004 8:04:54 PM PST
by
Lurker
( Rope, tree, Islamofascist. Adult assembly required.)
To: Mulder
Both serve a purpose. I do plan to keep my 5.56 stuff, and am even in the process of building another AR-15 right now.
But some possible scenarios in the future could require something in .308
I love the 5.56mm for CQB, but a .308 gives you the capability to 'reach out and touch someone'.
I agree! I go "around" with a GOOD friend of mine on a regular basis. He's a ".30 cal or DIE man". :-) I think that footpound for footpound, the 5.56mm does quite well, but I like the better range and energy transfer of the .308 .
I noticed quite a few people on this thread put in a plug for DSA. If you're leaning towards an FAL, look into their rifles (http://www.dsarms.com). I don't have one, but I've done enough research to wish I did. :-)
An added "plus" with most ARs is that you can buy an upper (such as that offered by DPMS) which converts your AR into a 7.62x39. :-).
OH...almost forgot. DSA makes at least ONE FAL chambered for the .243 Winchester as well. :-)
To: Mulder
with a 14.5" barrel won't it have to be BATF registered as a "Short Barreled Rifle"???
163
posted on
11/10/2004 8:20:56 PM PST
by
Chode
(American Hedonist ©®)
To: Lurker
Does the M1A crimp your brass such that you can't reuse it?
164
posted on
11/10/2004 8:21:16 PM PST
by
Mulder
("The price of freedom is the willingness to do sudden battle anywhere and any time"-- Heinlein)
To: Mulder
M1-A is the way to go. Expensive, but worth it and holds its value. I have several .308 semi-autos, but the M1-A is the best. If you want a beater, get a FAL or a CETME. If you want an expensive beater, get a G3 or H&K 91.
To: Chode
with a 14.5" barrel won't it have to be BATF registered as a "Short Barreled Rifle"??? I'm going order it with a Phantom Flash Suppressor permanently attached to get it to the "legal" 16 inches.
166
posted on
11/10/2004 8:37:15 PM PST
by
Mulder
("The price of freedom is the willingness to do sudden battle anywhere and any time"-- Heinlein)
To: Chode
with a 14.5" barrel won't it have to be BATF registered as a "Short Barreled Rifle"???If you permanently attach certain flash hiders to the 14.5" barrel, they are considered part of the barrel and bring the length over the 16" minimum.
To: Mulder
Not at all. Most times crimped brass will be once fired military stuff like the Lake City brass I mentioned previously. Most commercial brass is crimp free.
You'll have to be careful buying surplus foreign ammo though. A lot of that is Berdan primed so it can't be reloaded. I learned to take a look into any suspect cases with a small light just to be sure.
Do you load your own?
If so, let me know. I've got a nice pet load that's wicked accurate out of my Springfield. I'll send it to you if you like.
Have fun with your new rifle.
Remember; Only hits count.
L
168
posted on
11/10/2004 8:40:08 PM PST
by
Lurker
( Rope, tree, Islamofascist. Adult assembly required.)
To: Mulder
We "must" have a pic when ya get er done !
169
posted on
11/10/2004 10:31:50 PM PST
by
Squantos
(Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet. ©)
To: Mulder; Squantos
"I'm really starting to lean that way.... M1A is my frontrunner now." I have an M1A, and I love it. However, I'd hate like hell to have to lug it around all day -- it's heavy, at least it feels much heavier than the FAL, although it's only about a pound or more on the scale. Go figure.
The M1A is a better long-distance shooter, for sure. But overall, I still give the FAL superior marks. Again, feels lighter and points much more easily. At least for me, at 170 lbs. If you're a bigger guy, or stronger overall, then the heavyness, real or perceived, of the M1A would be less of a difference, I suppose.
Just my two bits,
170
posted on
11/11/2004 6:44:24 AM PST
by
Joe Brower
(The Constitution defines Conservatism.)
To: Chode
with a 14.5" barrel won't it have to be BATF registered as a "Short Barreled Rifle"???
Not if it has a permanently attached muzzle brake or flash hider.
171
posted on
11/11/2004 7:43:27 AM PST
by
Atlas Sneezed
(Your Friendly Freeper Patent Attorney)
To: Mulder
I just got done with "Molon Labe", which is the latest from Boston, and I thought it was great. Have you read it?
Yes. And an excerpt of my review of it in a thread here is found on Boston's site.
172
posted on
11/11/2004 7:44:54 AM PST
by
Atlas Sneezed
(Your Friendly Freeper Patent Attorney)
To: Joe Brower
Agree with your valid points yet I have the good fortune to have a few choices and if I "did not" have a few in the gun safe and was limited to one I'd go with my tried and true that works for me. I suspect that's whay we have M1A, FN or AR guys and gals just as we have Chevy, Ford, Mopar, Toy-YotA sorts as what works for "you" is the key.
My M1A's ride in my FJ80 & Toy 4x4 Truck and my Remington 870 Marine Magnum, bone stock out of the box with no mods, loaded with slugs and #4 Buck is my choice for bump in the night feel good warm and fuzzy needs .
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posted on
11/11/2004 7:53:50 AM PST
by
Squantos
(Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet. ©)
To: Squantos
"warm and fuzzy" -- oh yeah! $:-) Happiness is a warm gun, even if it's just that Texas sun...
Hey, that rhymes!
174
posted on
11/11/2004 8:03:20 AM PST
by
Joe Brower
(The Constitution defines Conservatism.)
To: Mulder
6.8 version of AR-15 and you have two for one.
SF troops have given 6.8 round great reviews. AR-15 6.8 upper in very cost effective, uses same mags. You get two rifles in one.
175
posted on
11/11/2004 8:11:47 AM PST
by
LowNslow
(Retired CWO)
To: Mulder
Perhaps I can solve this one for you: just plan to buy them all. Remind yourself this is just the first acquisition of many.
Were I starting my collection, I would probably go for the M1A. I don't think that any of the others are any better overall, and remember, you are planning to buy the rest anyway.
To: Mulder
177
posted on
11/11/2004 8:14:41 AM PST
by
surfatsixty
(Proud Father of a USMC Grunt.)
To: axes_of_weezles
"HK Model 91" W00T I love mine...its a clone though
178
posted on
11/11/2004 8:20:37 AM PST
by
KoRn
To: Trailerpark Badass; Mulder
coool...
179
posted on
11/11/2004 8:24:30 AM PST
by
Chode
(American Hedonist ©®)
To: Joe Brower
LOL..........yer a poet Joe !
Stay safe !
180
posted on
11/11/2004 8:32:59 AM PST
by
Squantos
(Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet. ©)
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