So I've picked a caliber......just need to pick a rifle!

[vzdude]

.308 has been decided as my new build of choice. Now......What platform? I want semi auto , and the possibility of high cap mags. I also want some good accuracy. I know accuracy would be better in a bolt, but I am sticking to a semi auto, just want the most affordable one I can!

Advice................

 

[redneckmedic]

I am just now finishing my 308AR build. Its been a great time picking out one part at a time! https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/long_guns/121147-help_choose_parts_for_my_ar-10_build.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/long_guns/120712-mega_ma-ten_308_upper_lower.html

I ended up with a 20" heavy DPMS barrel, A2 buttstock, Apex machine Handguard. The handguard is on back order and will be here next month, then I will build this beast!

Pics to come!

 

[OneBadV8]

AR Platform, you'll get good accuracy, high cap mags, and somewhat affordable (depending on your definition).

Other options wouldn't hit all those requirements. But you could look into FAL, M1A, or HK91 platforms.

 

[Kase]

I'd look into the Bushmaster AR's. A friend of mine has one and it'll shoot the tick off a dogs a$$ at 300 yrds. lol

 

[2ADMNLOVER]

Here ya go,

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/-long_guns/128342-dpms_lr-ap4_308_a.html


Ya know , you can get 50 rnd mags for these .

 

[jeremy]

PTR-91...
FN FAL...
M-1A1...

 

[aclark]

SCAR Heavy. The price tag is a bit high, but boy is it fun to shoot.

 

[Win1300]

Get a Saiga! Cheap to buy cheap to upgrade. Its just an AK variant.

 

[vzdude]

Get a Saiga! Cheap to buy cheap to upgrade. Its just an AK variant.

I just have an issue with foreign stuff.......I do my best to buy Made in USA if at all possible! I thought about it though!

 

[DustyDawg48]

M1A1 I like spending other people's money! Seriously, though, the M1A1 has to be one of the best looking rifles out there, would love to own one.

 

[03A3]

The M1A is a durn good gun. A build can run into some serious money though, depending on how you go about it.
I just bought a nice FN FAL kit, which I know nothing about. So I'm probably in over my head there. I've missed the boat on FAL mags. They are not as plentiful or cheap as they once were.
I have never had any firsthand dealings with a 7.62 x 51 AR variant so can't comment there.

 

[gunman41mag]

The cheapest semi-auto 308 should be a REMINGTON 74, 740, 742, 7400 If you want a military looking rifle try a CETME, If you want to spend more money SPECIAL WEAPONS & SPRINGFIELD ARMORY SAR 8

 

[trigger643]

The following is based on my own limited personal experience:

AR type: Pros comparatively inexpensive. Good accuracy and reliable. Easy to accessorize with many shared AR15 parts. Easy maintenance. Cons: Heavy when decked out.

Ma1: Pros: Well balanced, good accuracy and reliability. relatively light.
Cons Hit or Miss Quality- especially if purchasing used. Accuracy and reliability measured in dollars (getting that last 0.50 MOA can be costly).

FNAR: Pros: accurate and reliable. Lightest .308 I own. Cons: not easily customized. Requires some skill to detail strip (which is rarely necessary). Kinda ugly.

HK91: Pros: reliable. Combat accurate. Cons: weight, design doesn't lend itself well to precision accuracy without significant modifications - specifically welding reinforcement rails to the receiver to eliminate deformation during normal cycling. Genuine accessories are expensive. I recommend the HK93 if one wants subMOA accuracy from the roller cam platform as bolt-on subMOA accuracy is achievable without permanent modifications.

FN FAL. Pros: Reliable and well balanced. Will eat all ammo you feed it. Cons: Combat accurate and nearly impossible to improve.
(I've previously owned IMI, DPS and Ishapore).

 

[vzdude]

Well....kind of an update ..... I added an SKS to the safe this weekend. It is a very nice Yugo, milled receiver, grenade launcher sights, ect. So the way I see it....I'm halfway there as far as the SHTF requirements! LOL Still planning to go for the .308 AR build in the near future.......gotta build back up some funds though!

 

[03A3]

Good Deal. Everyone needs an SKS. They are sturdy and very dependable.

 

[D.T.O.M.]

What about Rugers new Scout Rifle ? anyone know anything about these?
I have just seen pictures looks nice but do not know anything about them.
It kind of resembles the M 14 you can mount a scope on top of or foward of the reciever.

 

[McKinney19D]

I picked up a PTR-91KPF a few months ago. Plenty of accessories available out there (MagPul PRS2 buttstock). Mags are under $5 and PTR added a heavier barrel than the HK91. Standing with irons hit a 700 yard target. Accuracy is amazing.

 

[Leo]

+1 for the M1a. Lots of levels, lots of accuracy, lots of different prices. Good Luck

 

[cgbills]

308 AR+++

 

[bullet]

AR followed by the G3