Best 308 Semi-Auto Rifle?

[HYBRID_CFC]

no, are they good quality?

If you want a cheap alternative to a main "battle" rifle, its the cheapest one out there.

There were complaints about Izhmash's quality control a couple years back but I believe they've turned it around.

I dont think Legion or Arsenal currently import any 308s modified to AK style and 922r complaint though. You'd have to do it yourself with a stock version but thats a cakewalk.

 

[Lord of Lies]

I've got a Saiga .308 that I'm getting ready to convert. The main issue was with magazines, but there are a couple of companies that are starting to make good ones (Uinta, Csspecs, etc.).

 

[Roaming East]

does anybody know where I can get a Springfield M1A for around $1000?

If i did i woulda bought em all lol

 

[exHeavyHippie]

If i did i woulda bought em all lol

agreed. Even used they are running 1500 bucks. They lose no value coming off the shelf.

 

[Jaxxxa]

Wow... never realized I'd have so many questions after one post, lol.

1. AR10s, are they as reliable as AR15's? Or close to AK47s?

2. Never knew about SASSs, are they the elite AR10s?

3. Which scopes would you suggest? I'm looking for something that would fit with flip-up iron sights.

1. Yes, as long as you don't buy a cheap one.

2. They are set up for long range accuracy, which is what you were looking for. Also, as mentioned look at the REPR. Someone mentioned the PTR, also a very nice rifle. Paratrooper model is sick but the action is rough on brass, which only matters if you reload.

3. There is a ridiculous selection of scopes to choose from, and good glass is not cheap. Expect to spend as much on this as you do on the rifle. I recommend researching this extensively before you purchase, and if you want to use backup iron sights just get a quick attach base for the scope.

 

[exHeavyHippie]

and if you want to use backup iron sights just get a quick attach base for the scope.

XS Sight Systems - Sights

 

[Quick Shot xMLx]

I find myself wanting a PTR-91 but the ammo is just too expensive. I already cry about .40 prices lol.

 

[Jaxxxa]

XS Sight Systems - Sights

Would not put this on any of my rifles. The idea is cool I guess, but in reality it's just more crap hanging off your rail snagging on your gear.

 

[HYBRID_CFC]

I find myself wanting a PTR-91 but the ammo is just too expensive. I already cry about .40 prices lol.

Lol thats why I sold my FA91. I was buying ATI 7.62 for 10 bucks a box and then they upped it to 13 bucks.

But now I find myself wanting a 50 Beowulf upper...go figure lol

 

[CaSe]

agreed. Even used they are running 1500 bucks. They lose no value coming off the shelf.

are they worth the extra dough? iyo?

 

[exHeavyHippie]

are they worth the extra dough? iyo?

If they weren't they wouldn't hold that value. Although at my local gun store they recommend a FAL variant, over the Springfield.
2-SPMA9822CA - Springfield Armory Loaded M1A Semi Auto Rifle .308 Win/7.62 NATO 22" Stainless Barrel 10 Rounds American Walnut Stock

2-DSASTG58CP16 - DS Arms Austrian FAL STG58 Semi-automatic .308 Win/7.62 NATO, 16.25" Barrel, Charcoal Gray, Folding Bipod, 20 Round

If I had the extra 1500 to spend I would go with the Springfield.
But if you can deal with w bolt action:
Ruger 6803 M77 Mark II Gunsite Rifle .308 Win 16.5in 10rd Black Lamina

Of the three I am most likely to purchase the Ruger, even though I would rather have the Springfield.

 

[Jaxxxa]

Might as well throw the FN AR into the search also: FNH USA

 

[GearSolidMetal]

The more research I do on the Scar 17, the more I like it.

One thing though, does anyone know why it only has 10 or 20 round magazines and not 30?

 

[computer fogie]

I love the HK91, but it does beat up the brass if you care about reloading. I think they are big bucks now, if even available, but what a nice battle rifle...

 

[Roaming East]

The more research I do on the Scar 17, the more I like it.

One thing though, does anyone know why it only has 10 or 20 round magazines and not 30?

30 rounds of 7.62 Nato is hard on a magazine spring and retention.
The M1A retains its value mostly due to name appeal. Functionally its not any better than a lot of its contemporaries and maintenance wise its a bit worse then most. Keeping an M1A up to sub MOA spec is a shiat load harder than doing the same on an AR-10 for instance.

 

[RevMrBlack]

If they weren't they wouldn't hold that value. Although at my local gun store they recommend a FAL variant, over the Springfield.
2-SPMA9822CA - Springfield Armory Loaded M1A Semi Auto Rifle .308 Win/7.62 NATO 22" Stainless Barrel 10 Rounds American Walnut Stock

I'd go with the M1A for a battle rifle. Bolt-action is good for a sniper rifle, but it wouldn't be good if you were in the thick of things. The M14 is a proven design. Still being used in some places, I believe, and of course, our own guys squirreled away as many of them as they could. Lol.

 

[crash90]

I find myself wanting a PTR-91 but the ammo is just too expensive. I already cry about .40 prices lol.

Begin Reloading

 

[legomaheggroll]

The more research I do on the Scar 17, the more I like it.

One thing though, does anyone know why it only has 10 or 20 round magazines and not 30?

Research the cost and availability of extra magazines....

 

[HYBRID_CFC]

Begin Reloading

The fluted barrels on the HK91 patterned rifles makes reloading next to impossible.

 

[crash90]

The fluted barrels on the HK91 patterned rifles makes reloading next to impossible.

From what I understand adding a port buffer makes the brass reloadable.