Got the Green Light from the wife!!

[superjoe76]

Ok, while watching that Disaster Preppers show the other nite my wife freaked about it happening. I mentioned that I do not have a semi-auto rifle and would probably be a good idea for that kinda thing.

She agreed and told me I could save for one!

I decide I like the AR platform the most for semi auto and want to get into .308 caliber since I already have that ammo on hand. I realize the .223 is cheaper, but meh, I want .308. That being said, what would be the best rifle to buy for about $1200?

 

[gunowner930]

You're probably limited to the DPMS 308 for $1200 if you're buying new.

 

[Mosinowner]

Well if you don't mind it not looking like a ar. The M1A is always good.

 

[sgreen3]

The dpms is a good choice, they build quality stuff. I love mine and havent had any problems with mine. Or you could always put yourself one together

 

[turnerdye1]

Another choice is the FAL

 

[45fan]

FAL would be 3rd on the list, under the AR and M1A. 4th would be look for a decent CETME

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

I know you want an AR...

In your budget you could probably get a better FAL (DSA) or CETME than a DPMS-brand AR.

Could also probably get into a used M1-A, too.

Heck, even Ruger's new Scout Rifle might be in your budget; but mags will be expensive.

Are you set on the AR platform? If so, then don't be dismayed at the lack of choices. Be prepared to buy used; or even build your own.

-J-

 

[duffman0286]

Another choice is the FAL

and i fine choice at that..... and they starting to get the market again sog has them for 650 or 700 i think of which. I should have never sold mine.

 

[Bunnykid68]

Well played sir.

 

[Kase]

Maybe I missed it, but has anyone said an M14?

 

[the1kidd03]

Maybe I missed it, but has anyone said an M14?

m14=m1a.....already mentioned

 

[duffman0286]

i think you would spend more time my saying up for m1a than "practicing" and we cant have that

 

[superjoe76]

Well played sir.

Thanks! I thought so too!

Where does everyone "build" theirs at? I tinkered around a bit and buying the individual parts was more expensive. Am I missing something?

I did look at the FAL and the M1A and have not ruled them out completely. I am still learning about what to look for in a rifle so bare with me. I am familiar with the AR platform from the Marines so I guess thats why I am partial to it. I guess I could go .223 if that was the best option. Uggh!

 

[superjoe76]

Well here it is! I finally got one.
Rock River Arms, LAR-15 CAR A4 (I believe), 5.56

The previous owner painted a digital pattern on it that I would like to remove, how does one go about doing that?

Plus I want to take the FSP off and add a gas block, is that hard to do?

Any feedback would be awesome.

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

Probably going to have to blast it to remove the finish, then most likely put on a new one. May be best just to have it painted, or do it yourself. The sight should remove with pins, then you can replace it. I've done that sort of thing. It's easy. Cool you got something AR, I was going to say don't get an HK91; mine chews the hell out of brass.

 

[nipprdog]

Well here it is! I finally got one.

Congrats!

Brand? Model? Caliber?

Why do you want to remove the FSP?

 

[Jolfe]

Gosh!... I need to get me that show and show it to my wife two or three times.

 

[superjoe76]

Congrats!

Brand? Model? Caliber?

Why do you want to remove the FSP?

I updated the pic! I want to put a scope on it and not have it in the way. I personally like the look of a small gas block instead of a FSP. I am in no hurry to do it, just something to think about.

 

[Mudcat]

You can still mount a scope on it with the front sight there. It will disappear in the scopes picture with a magnification over 2x. I know it sounds weird but it does. I feel that for a SHTF rifle iron sights as a back up are a must have. I have seen far too many optics go south or get knocked out of zero.
Nice rifle by the way, I have one similar.

 

[451_Detonics]

I would leave the front sight...with any magnification over 3 power it will pretty much disappear