Considering the cost and questionable quality of many(most) of the mil-surp 7.62x51 rifles on the market, I'd suggest spending the $1200-1500 for an M1A or the $1100-1200 for one of the AR10 type rifles. At least then you know you've got something worthwhile rather than a castoff POS.
Semi 7.62/308?
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Ignition Override
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Disregarding price: for ergonomics, balance, easy accuracy, decent recoil and very classic looks, the M1A. Superb sights.
Tried to like the G-3 and FAL types. Don't get me wrong, they are very cool guns, but didn't care for the ergos nearly as much.
Never tried out an AR-10. And as a possibly separate factor (for you?), adding accessories has little or no appeal for some of us.
Will a gun which you really enjoy justify a higher price than you had planned?
Tried to like the G-3 and FAL types. Don't get me wrong, they are very cool guns, but didn't care for the ergos nearly as much.
Never tried out an AR-10. And as a possibly separate factor (for you?), adding accessories has little or no appeal for some of us.
Will a gun which you really enjoy
justify a higher price than you had planned?
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highpower3006
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I either have, or have had, every rifle mentioned except for an AR10. Of the ones I currently own, I like my M14 the best. Hands down the best iron sights of the lot.
However, if I was looking for the one rifle that I could shoot with either iron sights or scoped, I would pick up an AR10. I don't know enough about them to say which one is the best one to get, but the ease of installing different sighting systems as well as being able to change uppers in seconds, makes it the the most versatile. I don't know the OP's budget, but I think a decent AR10 can be put together for somewhere between $1000-1500.
However, if I was looking for the one rifle that I could shoot with either iron sights or scoped, I would pick up an AR10. I don't know enough about them to say which one is the best one to get, but the ease of installing different sighting systems as well as being able to change uppers in seconds, makes it the the most versatile. I don't know the OP's budget, but I think a decent AR10 can be put together for somewhere between $1000-1500.
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john in jax
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You should be able to find various flavors of the DPMS LR-308 for $1,000 or less. Shop online, gunshows and your LGS, make them get competitive.
I like the older DPMS rifles better and the bull bbls help mitigate recoil. The light, little AP4 configuration can leave you a little sore if you put a bunch of round thru it.
I like the older DPMS rifles better and the bull bbls help mitigate recoil. The light, little AP4 configuration can leave you a little sore if you put a bunch of round thru it.
MosinNOUGAT
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Cool looking, reliable, accurate, strong, and fun:
https://www.atlanticfirearms.com/component/virtuemart/shipping-rifles/ptr-gi-308-rifle-w-o-rail-3078-detail.html?Itemid=0
https://www.atlanticfirearms.com/component/virtuemart/shipping-rifles/ptr-gi-308-rifle-w-o-rail-3078-detail.html?Itemid=0
the possum
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Congrats! Keep us posted with a range report.
Model12Win
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What optic will you be adding?
PlatinumCore16
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Looks real nice, didn't see what the price was?
A. Plan to get it to the range on Sunday with 3 or 4 different boxes of ammo to try.
2. No particular scope in mind yet, something solid and "economical". Two big area gunshows coming up, so I will shop a bit.
III. Traded 2 guns and a little cash for it; came out to a pretty good deal for both of us.
Also thinking seriously about a bipod.
2. No particular scope in mind yet, something solid and "economical". Two big area gunshows coming up, so I will shop a bit.
III. Traded 2 guns and a little cash for it; came out to a pretty good deal for both of us.
Also thinking seriously about a bipod.
MosinNOUGAT
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Again, the PTR 91 is a very good rifle to suit your needs (although it destroys brass if you are looking to reload your casings).
Get one, they are under $900.
Get one, they are under $900.
Model12Win
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Did you get yours yet, Nougat?
the possum
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I don't have a specific model to recommend, but have 2 sites to help further your research.
I found this article & ranking very helpful when I was looking at scopes, so I had an idea of how all the different quality lines from different makers compared.
http://www.chuckhawks.com/recommended_riflescopes.htm
Secondly, set your budget a little higher at first. Then see if you can find a model you're interested in on the Sample List, that's been discounted down into your original price range.
https://samplelist.com/
I found this article & ranking very helpful when I was looking at scopes, so I had an idea of how all the different quality lines from different makers compared.
http://www.chuckhawks.com/recommended_riflescopes.htm
Secondly, set your budget a little higher at first. Then see if you can find a model you're interested in on the Sample List, that's been discounted down into your original price range.
https://samplelist.com/