.308 Advice Needed

[slowburninsteve]

I appreciate all the imput. Apparently no one likes the CETME, and the M1A Springfield votes are about 50/50 for and against. The FN/FAL gets 100% for. The Garand as well. In checking prices it appears I should have made my purchase a couple of years ago. Maybe my good karma will hold out for the next gun show.
Thanks!

 

[Mustang51]

I would have been happy with an M1A, but this DSA FAL appeared in front of me about a month ago. I've only had it out one time so far, but once I set the gas system, it ran like a top.

 

[Muley Gil]

I have a couple of .308 rifles knocking around the house.

I have an early SOCOM that I really like. Good shooter and fairly light.

I have two SMLEs in .308; the fullsize and a jungle carbine. Both are good shooters.

My fourth is not as easy to find anymore. It is an FR8, a M98 Mauser from Spain. Another lightweight, short rifle that handles well and shoots good.

 

[1blindref]

I went with an Armalite AR10 and have been very happy ever since. I've got about 400 - 450 rounds through her so far without any issues.

This is how she came stock from Armalite

I changed the handguard to a free float carbon fiber half quad rail, the grip to a nice beafy rubber Ergo grip, then topped her off with a Bushnell Trophy optic.

and this is how she looks today.
I changed the quad rail to one from SWS, added MI back up iron sights, a Harris swivel bi-pod, and an ACOG TA11.

 

[84CJ]

1blindref
That is awsome!

 

[1blindref]

Originally posted by 84CJ:
1blindref
That is awsome!

Thanks

She's a great shooter. The ACOG is simply amazing. I'm happy I decided to shell out the $$$ for it.

 

[feralmerril]

I have two .308s. They are a browning safari bolt action and a winchester 88 lever. I also own several 30-06s. A remington pump and a old browning auto. I probley could get some extra extended magazines for them but havent. Could you guys explain to me just why I am "handicapped" with my old first year belgum browning I am showing, rather then owning a heavey EBR? Just what am I giveing up?
My uncle bought this one back in about the late 50s I belive the 1st year they came out and I inherited it. Do I need a military rifle over this one? Why?

 

[sar4937]

The original poster was asking about black rifles. Either of your guns are fine. Railed guns will allow a bipod and light to be attached. But hunters have gotten by without them attached to the gun for years. I prefer wood stocks. The powers that be will be coming after hunting rifles last.

 

[MTKTM]

Armalite AR-10T, a bit of a beast of a gun but more accurate with decent ammo than any FAL, 91, or M1A that I've ever encountered. I love the M1A but they don't maintain accuracy over the long haul without a fair bit of maintenance. The ARs, OTOH, just need a good floated barrel and they shoot great all day long.

Recent acquisition was a Remington 700 VTR in 308. Limited experience with it thusfar, but all I can say at this point is WOW! Light weight, compact, and superbly accurate, costs about half of what a basic AR does, and is much easier to carry in the field. The AR-10T is a hefty thing and there are more compact versions, but they probably won't shoot as well. If I were just starting off in the 308 shooting game right now, I think I'd personally forget the SUR concept and go with the modern bolt-gun......much as I love semi-autos. Unless you plan to use the gun for 3-gun or "heavy-metal" competition, a bolt will not only serve you well but will probably out-shoot 99% of semis out there from a pure accuracy standpoint. Plus they are one hell of a lot easier to clean and maintain.

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

I could be wrong, but I think that if you ever pick up an FAL/LAR, you'll be sold on the spot. That is the lightest-feeling and most comfortable and maneuverable high-power rifle I ever laid my hands on, and that's with a long flash hider and weighing about 10.5 pounds. Just for the heck of it, I looked up that new-age word "ergonomic" in my dictionary, and there was a picture of an LAR 50.00. Makes sense to me.

 

[Combat]

FAL's all the way.I got 4 of them,LOVE them all.