so long as it runs good you got a bargain. my older one is an HK and the newer is a Springfield... they both run just fine and are more accurate than i am anymore.
Posted on 11/09/2004 7:59:30 PM PST by Mulder
I'm looking to purchase a battle rifle next year in .308, and can't decide what I want to get.
I love the AR-15 rifles in 5.56mm, but have heard some bad things about reliability of the AR-10s. Also, the recoil is apparently more from this rifle than the other 308 semi-autos. But the AR-10 does have the advantage of having the same manual of arms as an AR-15.
Another consideration is the Springfield M1A Scout. The M1A was ranked #1 by Boston T. Party in his "Gun Bible", and has a lot going for it.
Finally, there is the FN-FAL. I don't know too much about this rifle, but a lot of folks seem to like it.
I want to mount either an Aimpoint or 4X ACOG to it, and setup it up as something I can use out to 300 yards or so. Of course, since it's .308 and can really reach out there, I want something accurate enough so that if I decide I want a semi-auto precision rifle, I can just put a Leupold scope on her, and be set.
Also, I really like the pistol grip and collapsible stocks on the AR-15s, and would prefer that furniture on my battle rifle as well. I *think* someone makes them for M1A, but aren't certain. So that is another consideration.
Thanks in advance!
Springfield Armory M1A:
Synthetic stock, standard model. Shoots almost like custom (well within MOA if you do your part) -- Reliable.
so long as it runs good you got a bargain. my older one is an HK and the newer is a Springfield... they both run just fine and are more accurate than i am anymore.
Will do! Going to order the upper next week.
Google: SAGE M1A Scout Squad EBR
I had two AR-15's for years but recently sold them and bought a Springfield Arms M1A which is totally sweet. It's a lot heavier but the 7.62 round screams.I never liked the sound the buffer spring makes in the AR-15's it always made me think the thing was going to fly apart. I figured since I was re-loading .308 for my Steyr Pro-Hunter I would rather have everything in one caliber.
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How is your (Mulder and everyone else) battle rifle experience 18 years later?
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