.308 rifle....M1A, AR-10 or bolt action?

[Sgt7330]

I would vote M1A (or build an M14, which is what I chose to do). The whole threading and suppressing issue would take some research, but I am sure it can be done. Although, I did see the advertisement for the Daniel Defense rifle in 7.62.......... that caught my eye

 

[Sgt7330]

This one isn't mine, but I had the privilege of being issued the rifle. The stock was nasty when we got them in and I got to work on the finish.
1963 Winchester USGI M-14
View attachment 44438

 

[sig1473]

I have 2xM1As(Socom&Standard) and a LMT MWS(308 AR). The M1As can be a pain to scope and get a good cheek-weld while the LMT is really easy to achieve a proper cheek-weld. As far as accuracy goes, the LMT beats the M1As hands down. I also enjoy having the ability to quick change my upper into a different caliber in less then 5 minutes instead of building an entirely new upper. I replaced the LMT 2-stage with a SSA-E and couldn't be happier.

 

[Thor]

All previous recommendations are valid. I also have an 1895 Mauser in 7.62 NATO and a PTR 91; both great rifles. There are probably very few weapons developed for the 7.62 NATO round that are not worth owning. Obviously, folks have their preferences though...

 

[Hoosier9364]

Agree with most. M1A has a proven history

 

[ART338WM]

In terms of cost, practicality, ease of maintenance, customization, availability of aftermarket parts, DIY at home repairs and smithing and ease of adding or removing lasers, optics, lights, suppressors, or anything your little heart desires to the weapons platform in question and able to do so rapidly, IMHO the AR-10 wins hands down. That is unless your willing/able to spend the $$$ required to basically modify a M1A to resemble a AR more than the original M1A.

AS much as I utterly LUST after owning a M1-A, the pragmatist in me would demand I buy the AR-10, as presently I couldn't possibly afford both.

Again just my 2c worth.

 

[Whitsettd8]

I went balls out on an Ar10 build proof carbon barrel, Mega billet keymod receiver set hyperfire trigger the works. Got it built and hated it I'm not a gas gun guy. Learned my lesson.

 

[M67]

I went balls out on an Ar10 build proof carbon barrel, Mega billet keymod receiver set hyperfire trigger the works. Got it built and hated it I'm not a gas gun guy. Learned my lesson.

Plenty of piston 308 ARs

 

[Reverend Dreed]

My 308 is a bolt gun. Re-chambered k98 Mauser. It shoots much straighter than I do and was relatively inexpensive. I do not have any thing suppressed so I can not offer any input on that issue.

 

[Redtbird]

I have an M1-A and a .308 Ruger American Rifle. Both of them shoot better than I do.

The M1-A, the one rifle I own I would never sell. It reminds me of
the M-14s I had in the US Army in the late 60s.

 

[frenchiectfd2203]

I have a dpms lr, never fired. Just put a Vortex strikefire2 on a Larue mount.

 

[oldpink]

I have an M1-A and a .308 Ruger American Rifle. Both of them shoot better than I do.

The M1-A, the one rifle I own I would never sell. It reminds me of
the M-14s I had in the US Army in the late 60s.

The M-14 was still the issue rifle in the Navy at least as late as 1991, when I allowed my enlistment to expire.
I genuinely loved that rifle, a true thing of beauty and reliability.

 

[HamYankee]

If only one 308, in this list...M1A. If I could only have one 308, period, it would be SCAR 17.

 

[actaeon277]

The M-14 was still the issue rifle in the Navy at least as late as 1991, when I allowed my enlistment to expire.
I genuinely loved that rifle, a true thing of beauty and reliability.

We had the M-14s on my sub (decommissioned 92).
Some newer subs were issued M-16s.
Some older subs upgraded to 16s. But small arms were pretty low priority on most.

 

[fullauto 45]

I love my 308's. I have 3 right now. I have a little of each field. I use my Rock River Arms LAR-8 with a Nikon M-308 BDC scope to hunt in Kentucky. This is the one I want to suppress. I just picked up a Winchester Model 70 308 with a Burris scope and HArris bipod. I have not shot it yet. I also just picked up a new FNH-FNAR 308 with a Nikon Prostaff and Harris bipod. My buddy has a Polytech M1A. Nice shooter, just not impressed with it.

 

[Notalentbum]

I've got a couple Savage bolt guns although neither have threaded barrels. I also have one of the DPMS G2 AP4's. It doesn't shoot near as well as I think it should. I keep thinking about selling it and getting an M1a.
I really like blasting through ammo with my ARs but the DPMS just beats the hell out of me after a mag or two. The Savages aren't near as bad plus I don't run through near as much ammo with the bolts. No experience yet with an M1a but looking forward to trying one.

Matt