7.62/.308 Battle Rifles - Looking for INGO Opinions...

[FWJK]

Greetings guys. I am considering adding a 7.62/.308 battle rifle to my collection. Have been doing some research, reading reviews, watching videos, but I really prefer getting INGO comments and opinions to help with the decision.

Uses would be the norm, Defense, range toy, zombie apocalypse , long range, short range, ...etc. Suppose I want this to be ”the one” if I could only have one.

I have it narrowed down to a small handful. Was hoping for your experience and/or opinions on what you think of the following rifles...

FN Scar 17S
Springfield SOCOM 16 CQB
Daniel Defense DD5V1 or DD5V2
LWRC R.E.P.R.

I understand that there are some price differences in those rifles. I am less concerned with price and place a greater emphasis on value. I am a buy once, cry once type of consumer. I would also be adding a high end Optic to the rifle, but that’s another thread.

Perhaps I am missing one that I should be considering also? I welcome all comments. I am not at all an expert and value everyone’s opinions and suggestions.

 

[sloughfoot]

If I could only have one rifle, irrespective of caliber, it would be my Ruger Gunsite Scout in .308. My second choice would be my M1 Garand in 30.06. But I do not have a gun collection. I shoot my rifles on a regular basis. None of the guns you listed are bad firearms. Buy one and become fearfully good with it.

 

[red_zr24x4]

I really like my M1a standard. I like the looks of the full size over the socom.

 

[nrgrams]

SCAR 17 hands down. The REPR is a good second, however, it's as heavy as a tank with glass on it. If you don't shoot suppressed, the DD isn't a bad option, but for the price, I'd still pick up a Scar.

 

[FWJK]

SCAR 17 hands down. The REPR is a good second, however, it's as heavy as a tank with glass on it. If you don't shoot suppressed, the DD isn't a bad option, but for the price, I'd still pick up a Scar.

Seems like the Scar and the DDV5 are about the same price. I like that the DD comes with the Geissele trigger. I am assuming I would add one to the Scar. I am much more familiar with the platform of the DD over the Scar. I am also left handed if that matters.

 

[Sniper 79]

I had a chance to run the SOCOM 16 out to 300yrds. Was going to be my choice if I could afford the ammo.

Stepped down to an AR. After owning an AR I would consider an AR10 over the SOCOM 16

Check out the DPMS LR308. I think POF is making an AR15 sized gun now that launches 308

 

[jag09]

If your into piston rifles Primary Weapon Systems makes a nice 308/7.62 AR

 

[Mgderf]

Check out the DPMS LR308.

Love mine.

 

[Trigger Time]

A battle rifle? Scar17 and call it a day.

 

[223 Gunner]

I know this suggestion may be going back in time. I have not seen a mention of an FAL?
Had the OP even considered one? They do have Para editions with a shorter barrel that is along the lines of rifles you have mentioned.

 

[sig1473]

LMT MWS, KAC SR-25 or SCAR 17. All have military contracts.

 

[jason867]

My two cents are to avoid all Springfield Armory products (along with Rock River Arms as well).

Both companies collectively tried to sell out Illinois gun owners and their competitors in a shady deal with anti-gun Illinois politicians.

 

[ScouT6a]

I would second .223 Gunners suggestion on an FAL. At one time they were the standard battle rifle for something like 54 countries.
I had the British L1A1 variant for years. Great rifle. Well built, accurate, user friendly, hard hitting. Had a user adjustable gas system which was real nice. Oh, and they are just a sexy rifle.

 

[Leadeye]

I've had an M1A for 38 years, good rifle.

Like Scout says, the FAL is also a fine choice.

As a reloader I could never get happy with the HK 91/G3.

 

[TheDude]

Don't dismiss the PTR-91 rifles or HK91 types. A beast of a rifle and surplus mags I've seen as low as $5.

 

[patience0830]

LMT MWS, KAC SR-25 or SCAR 17. All have military contracts.

What I hear from a source who should know, is that the Scar doesn't hold up well to full auto abuse. Personally, I'd pick one of the others.

 

[red_zr24x4]

I've had an M1A for 38 years, good rifle.

Like Scout says, the FAL is also a fine choice.

As a reloader I could never get happy with the HK 91/G3.

Don't dismiss the PTR-91 rifles or HK91 types. A beast of a rifle and surplus mags I've seen as low as $5.

As a reloader, I have to agree with Leadeye. Why would I want a rifle that turns reloadable brass into junk.
.308 gets expensive buying it, reloading is the way to go

 

[Woobie]

I think I would get the SCAR. But the DD might be what I would wind up with instead. There's a nice one in the classifieds with a Vortex on it right now.

 

[spencer rifle]

I reload CETME brass all the time with no ill effects. First time I ever shot a CETME was a bullseye - much less recoil than I expected. Using a port buffer is a good idea.

FAL is also a great choice.

How about an RFB? Fully ambi, great for close quarters, good weight distribution, uses FAL mags.

 

[TheWabbit]

I'm a fan of the classics.