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panther308 · 06-09-2008, 10:13 AM

M1A

Atom · 06-09-2008, 10:20 AM

I am taking notes on this one!

kidcoltoutlaw · 06-09-2008, 10:23 AM

The AR-10 lower and save a bunch. I bought one and built one both are very accurate,

Thanks,Keith

**Cannibul** · 06-09-2008, 06:21 PM

Personally I would go with an HK or HK clone. Why? Price of magazines. $3 is really hard to pass up when you consider that 7.62X51 AR platform mags are going for about 10X that.

bigun · 06-13-2008, 05:39 AM

DSA FAL or a PTR Series rifle both are nearly indestructable and more than accurate enough for social work. Plus as stated Mags are plentiful and cheap.

danp · 06-14-2008, 02:06 PM

For a hunting rifle?...Browning BAR.

EricCartmann · 06-14-2008, 10:31 PM

For me it is a tie between the FAL and AR-10.

I had a PTR-91 (HK G3 clone), and currently still own a M1A, FAL, and a couple of AR-10's.

For a SHTF weapon, nothing beats the FAL, cleaning and spare kit is really optional. The kick on the FAL is nice and controlled, feels like butter.

For modularity, accuracy, and ergonomics, the AR-10 easily wins.

M1A would be my last choice. It is hard to scope and even if you can scope it, cheekweld becomes an issue. It is a great shooter if you plan to shoot irons only.

G3 is rugged but feels unbalanced, and that kick is a bruiser. This would be the gun for you if your name is Jethro or Jed.

Bearcreek · 06-15-2008, 08:25 AM

Well, I thank you guys for all the great input!! At this point I am leaning toward a good AR-10. I have looked at the Browning BAR and WOW-SWEET! nice price but my EBR side says "Don't do it... not evil enough". I am looking for something to use for hunting.. the M1A to me feels quite heavy to be packing 100-200 yrds or whatever going up and down rough terrain and through creeks. I want a gun that if I drop it or bang it on a tree.. it will still look good. I really like the ergonomics of the AR platform as well as the "unlimited" mods one can do to upgrade the looks and performance. To me it seems the most versatile for hunting as well as for SHTF.. but then again I have my Saiga-12 for SHTF and/or Zombie attacks.

Thanks again for all the suggestions AND your reasoning for the suggestions!!

kidcoltoutlaw · 06-15-2008, 11:48 AM

It is a little heavy but you have to weight it to tell. It handles like a 16 223 light weight AR-15,

Thanks,Keith

gsh341 · 06-15-2008, 12:14 PM

M1A.

Great accuracy and a well built rifle that will last for years.

Not to mention it has great historical significance as it was the shortest serving general issue rifle in US history, but is still being issued in limited quantities as a designated marksman rifle.

View Poll Results: Which .308 semi-automatic should I buy?
AR10	29	52.73%
Saiga-308	4	7.27%
Other-- please post what you would suggest	22	40.00%
Voters: 55. You may not vote on this poll

06-09-2008, 10:13 AM	#11
panther308 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 585	M1A __________________ panther308 Always Remember: A firearm is only an instrument. It contains no evil, no conscience, and no ability. It is strictly the intent, competence, and character of its user that decide the outcome of any and all actions taken with it.

06-09-2008, 10:20 AM	#12
Atom XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 80	I am taking notes on this one! __________________ XD - 45 ACP (Tactical) XD - 40 (Sub-Compact) Ruger - P90 Ruger - P95DC Ruger - LCP Ruger - Mini 14

06-09-2008, 10:23 AM	#13
kidcoltoutlaw XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: va Posts: 114	You build The AR-10 lower and save a bunch. I bought one and built one both are very accurate, Thanks,Keith __________________ It's not just a gun it's the symbol of freedom .

06-09-2008, 06:21 PM	#14
Cannibul XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Moscow on the Willamette Posts: 2,126	Personally I would go with an HK or HK clone. Why? Price of magazines. $3 is really hard to pass up when you consider that 7.62X51 AR platform mags are going for about 10X that. __________________ Semper Fi Can't quote the "out of touch guy" any more! I don't own any guns. Guns are evil. KEVWYO - Please reply to this thread http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/politic...-anti-gun.html

06-13-2008, 05:39 AM	#15
bigun XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 3,088	DSA FAL or a PTR Series rifle both are nearly indestructable and more than accurate enough for social work. Plus as stated Mags are plentiful and cheap. __________________ The second ammendment is the ammendment that protects all of the others.

06-14-2008, 02:06 PM	#16
danp XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 1,436	For a hunting rifle?...Browning BAR. __________________ God made cops so that firefighters could have heros too. "He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." - Nietzche

06-14-2008, 10:31 PM	#17
EricCartmann XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: My Mom's Basement Posts: 1,398	For me it is a tie between the FAL and AR-10. I had a PTR-91 (HK G3 clone), and currently still own a M1A, FAL, and a couple of AR-10's. For a SHTF weapon, nothing beats the FAL, cleaning and spare kit is really optional. The kick on the FAL is nice and controlled, feels like butter. For modularity, accuracy, and ergonomics, the AR-10 easily wins. M1A would be my last choice. It is hard to scope and even if you can scope it, cheekweld becomes an issue. It is a great shooter if you plan to shoot irons only. G3 is rugged but feels unbalanced, and that kick is a bruiser. This would be the gun for you if your name is Jethro or Jed.

06-15-2008, 08:25 AM	#18
Bearcreek XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 792	Well, I thank you guys for all the great input!! At this point I am leaning toward a good AR-10. I have looked at the Browning BAR and WOW-SWEET! nice price but my EBR side says "Don't do it... not evil enough". I am looking for something to use for hunting.. the M1A to me feels quite heavy to be packing 100-200 yrds or whatever going up and down rough terrain and through creeks. I want a gun that if I drop it or bang it on a tree.. it will still look good. I really like the ergonomics of the AR platform as well as the "unlimited" mods one can do to upgrade the looks and performance. To me it seems the most versatile for hunting as well as for SHTF.. but then again I have my Saiga-12 for SHTF and/or Zombie attacks. Thanks again for all the suggestions AND your reasoning for the suggestions!! __________________ Enter my home with peace in your heart- or leave with lead in your @$$!!--unknown but I like it.

06-15-2008, 11:48 AM	#19
kidcoltoutlaw XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: va Posts: 114	The AR-10 16 inch rocks It is a little heavy but you have to weight it to tell. It handles like a 16 223 light weight AR-15, Thanks,Keith __________________ It's not just a gun it's the symbol of freedom .

06-15-2008, 12:14 PM	#20
gsh341 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,731	M1A. Great accuracy and a well built rifle that will last for years. Not to mention it has great historical significance as it was the shortest serving general issue rifle in US history, but is still being issued in limited quantities as a designated marksman rifle. __________________ "For those of us who exercised our privilege to serve our country, I can honestly say we did it proudly and shared a common bond of patriotism that those who were unwilling to answer our country's call will never understand or appreciate." - Dennis Foell

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