baptizo Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) I've been thinking about getting another rifle and even though I've been hankering for an M1A for quite awhile the idea of getting an AR based .308 is still of interest. Case in point, the Sig Sauer R716 Patrol Rifle - anyone have one or know of someone who has one with good feedback? Edited September 19, 2013 by baptizo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopLeft Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 While visiting friend in Florida, I was able to look over, but not shoot!, his HK MR762A1...(drool) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) I can tell you that my son's FNH FNAR 308 is freaking awesome. Surprised FNH doesn't get more love, they make the best full sized semi auto 45 I have ever fired. Edited September 18, 2013 by Tonik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 My buddy from work has the 416 model and loves it. I have a dpms .308 AR that is nice for the money. It was almost $700 cheaper then the sig, and for what it is works fine for the little I use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) The FNAR is about as good as it gets out of the box in that price range, the big downside is mags are 45 each which was the deal breaker for me.I've been wanting an m1a for a while now. Edited September 18, 2013 by Radio Flyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 I can tell you that my son's FNH FNAR 308 is freaking awesome. Surprised FNH doesn't get more love, they make the best full sized semi auto 45 I have ever fired.Agree! but they are pretty pricey and I think that is what throws people off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baptizo Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 But the FNAR isn't considered a battle rifle but was designed more as a specialized LE sniper platform, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 But the FNAR isn't considered a battle rifle but was designed more as a specialized LE sniper platform, correct?I would agree with this.If you're looking for a battle rifle the M1A is proven and I would go that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 But the FNAR isn't considered a battle rifle but was designed more as a specialized LE sniper platform, correct? I too agree with that statement. That thing will REALLY reach out and touch someone after you drop some more dough on a scope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Optic is key when it comes to a 308 platform. Plan to spend close to as much on glass as you do on the weapon if you ever really want to get the full potential out of that rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodninja420 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 The FNAR is hands-down the best semi auto rifle Ive ever used. It's going to be the next gun in my safe. I love the simplicity and history of the M1a, but its basically a 70 year old design at the point. Related, if anyone in Cbus is interested in a springfield M1A scout, about 10 mags, and about 3000 rounds of 308 at a highly inflated price, send me a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf1000ride Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 The FNAR is hands-down the best semi auto rifle Ive ever used. It's going to be the next gun in my safe.I love the simplicity and history of the M1a, but its basically a 70 year old design at the point.Related, if anyone in Cbus is interested in a springfield M1A scout, about 10 mags, and about 3000 rounds of 308 at a highly inflated price, send me a PM. Uh, your math is bad. M-14 designed in 1954 so it's only a 59 year old design. Why not look into the FN-FAL as an option also. Fantastic .308 caliber battle rifle, lots of history with multiple military's. Not sure if the optics choices have gotten better over the years but when I had mine there was nothing inside 300yards that I couldn't hit with the standard iron sights. It could have used a better stock but dammed those friggin politicians and their black rifle BS. The M1 Garand can be had in .308 also if you wanted another option. And before anybody complains that you can't put good optics on a garand. Yes you can, Eotechs work very nice on the old M1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 I lean toward big battle rifles for 308.A FN FAL of some sort would be a good choice.But I wouldn't turn down an Springfield M1A1 either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baptizo Posted September 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Boy-o-boy, choices, choices with some really good input - thanks, guys! I still haven't narrowed it down or committed to anything...mostly been checking out GB for anything of interest. The FNAR's are priced reasonably well on GB but there aren't that many FAL's on there - just one of interest within my price range. One M1A is under $1,400 - a new standard - and the prices go up from there for standards and Socom's. The Sig is just under $1800 along with an Armalite, and DPMS at about the same price - the DPMS is decked out with lots of upgrades including a scope but that is not my idea of building something to your needs and expectations. There's also a POF 308 but it's over $2k....a bit more than I want to spend but they're well built rifles with a unique AR bolt setup. The other one of interest is a modified M1A with a SAGE stock for about the same price as the Sig and Armalite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 My buddy has a armalite ar-10 he might be willing to sell if you're interested let me know he is a member here but more of a lurker. By the way I got my dpms .308 for $1000 Then dressed it up for a few hundred more what kind of dpms are you looking at for $1400+? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 The FNAR is about as good as it gets out of the box in that price range, the big downside is mags are 45 each which was the deal breaker for me.I've been wanting an m1a for a while now.Welcome to big boy toys.. $45 is nothing for mags when talking about Large rifle calibers. Hell my magazines for my bolt rifles cost way more than that.. If $45 mag is too much, you may want to consider sticking with firearms you can afford to feed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Boy-o-boy, choices, choices with some really good input - thanks, guys! I still haven't narrowed it down or committed to anything...mostly been checking out GB for anything of interest. The FNAR's are priced reasonably well on GB but there aren't that many FAL's on there - just one of interest within my price range. One M1A is under $1,400 - a new standard - and the prices go up from there for standards and Socom's. The Sig is just under $1800 along with an Armalite, and DPMS at about the same price - the DPMS is decked out with lots of upgrades including a scope but that is not my idea of building something to your needs and expectations. There's also a POF 308 but it's over $2k....a bit more than I want to spend but they're well built rifles with a unique AR bolt setup. The other one of interest is a modified M1A with a SAGE stock for about the same price as the Sig and Armalite. The POF is very nice.. But when getting into that price range you can always consider a GAP.http://www.gaprecision.net/ga-precision-2013-custom-rifles/ga-precision-g.a.-precision-gap-10-.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 The POF is very nice.. But when getting into that price range you can always consider a GAP.http://www.gaprecision.net/ga-precision-2013-custom-rifles/ga-precision-g.a.-precision-gap-10-.htmlDamn you Flounder! I have had this on my wish list for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 (edited) Damn you Flounder! I have had this on my wish list for a while. Hurry up!!! you have about 24hrs left before they draw the winner at the Gap Grind this weekend.. Heres your chance.. I bought a few tix myself. http://prs.mycustomevent.com/ShoppingCart.aspx?com=detailview&iid=7&&curid=1#.Ud9EiD5qI_Y.facebook Edited September 20, 2013 by flounder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baptizo Posted September 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Dang, the one's on GB are over $5k!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Look into a CETME. My stepdad has one, great rifle. Or if you want to spend less overall and much less on ammo, a dragunov/pmr type rifle will do some serious work and 7.62x54r is as cheap as it gets for high powered rifle ammo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baptizo Posted September 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 I have about a 1,000 rounds of 7.62x54r for my MN's but I'm staying the hell away from Russian crap....my AK is the biggest POS rifle I've ever bought....never again. Thus my emphasis on American made battle rifles - right now it's between the tried and true M1A and the new Sig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDBGoalie Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 I've been thinking about getting another rifle and even though I've been hankering for an M1A for quite awhile the idea of getting an AR based .308 is still of interest. Case in point, the Sig Sauer R716 Patrol Rifle - anyone have one or know of someone who has one with good feedback? What kind of shooting you looking to do with the rifle? If it is just fun, paper punching, or anything that doesn't require rapid fire, I'd lean towards a 700 chambered in .308 (Or other .30 Cal options. .30-06, 300 WM...)A Savage 10 chambered in 7.62x39 is a cheaper ammo alternative as well.Bolt rifles are fun too. In semi there is lots of options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiggy74 Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 M1a is beauty of a classic battle rifle and a staple of any good collection. Unfortunately they arent too accurate out of the box so to be ablemto get them reliable beyond 300-400 yds plan to spend $$$.There are some really affordable AR rifles out there in .308 that can be had for not too much dough. Have a look at DPMS SASS or an Armalite AR-10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Welcome to big boy toys.. $45 is nothing for mags when talking about Large rifle calibers. Hell my magazines for my bolt rifles cost way more than that.. If $45 mag is too much, you may want to consider sticking with firearms you can afford to feed.Just stating it'd be a lot to get about 15 of them since he's looking for a battle rifle. I like to have at least 10-15 mags sitting loaded for my BOB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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