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View Poll Results: Your choice between these guns?
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Cetme
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0% |
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FN FAL
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6 |
26.09% |
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M1A
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9 |
39.13% |
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PTR-91
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2 |
8.70% |
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Saiga .308
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4.35% |
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Other
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5 |
21.74% |
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 06-30-2010, 04:06 AM | #1 | Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 61 |  .308 Showdown
Well, this is a showdown for my wallet. I've been wanting an autoloader chambered in .308 Win but can't seem to make up my mind. I've seen Cetme's for $500-600, then on the upper really sweet M1A's for $1500-2000. Ptr-91's, FAL's, and Saigas have fallen in between. Now I've seen on the Springfield web site that the MSRP for the M1A I like (Standard model with blonde GI wood stock) is $1099, but all I've found were the same rifles for no less than $1200 elsewhere. I like the look of the Cetme and FAL out of any HK clone, but the Cetme is usually assmebled by Century Arms (-1 to them). Criteria for my ideal .308 are these:
1. Quality
2. Reliability
3. Accuracy
4. Sensitivity with mil surp ammo
5. Ergonomics
6. Bang for buck
I'd like to not spend too much over Springfield's MSRP... And am I able to buy directly from SA.com?
Last edited by HawkI; 06-30-2010 at 04:12 AM.Reason: Misspell | 
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| 06-30-2010, 04:37 AM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,421 |
I'm biased, but the M1A gets my top vote.
FAL's are nice but the triggers and sights are lacking.
I went through my HK-91 phase in the 80's and no need to go back.
Saigas are great, especially for the money.
Valmet 76's (not 78's) are outstanding.
Look around for a late 80's vintage M1A with a high USGI parts count, or save up a bit and get an LRB if you decide the M1A/M14 is for you. __________________
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| 07-02-2010, 04:14 PM | #3 | Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 925 |
I went with other. My vote would have to go to the AR-10, namely the DPSM LR-308. Ive got the LR-308b (18" bull barrel), and love it. It's reliable after the first couple hundred round break-in period and dead accurate. There is another member here, who with handloads has gotten groups as small as .4 inches at 100 yards. And don't pay attention to the prices on the site, they can be had for under 1k.
They're definitely worth taking a look into.
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| 07-02-2010, 05:24 PM | #4 | Sic Semper Tyrannis Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: , The Mother Lode Posts: 18,437 |
I had a DSArms SA58 carbine. It was built like a tank and has an adjustable gas tube. I sold it to buy an M1A Scout Squad. There was no comparison. The M1A was an outstanding rifle. much nicer than the FAL. Better ergonomics, better sights, more accurate and it just felt better all the way around.
Guess which got my vote.  __________________
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| 07-02-2010, 08:37 PM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sacramento, California, California Posts: 1,651 |
As with M14'sRock and CA357 I cast my vote for the M1A. I've had the one thats up and running now since the early 90's. I just dont see how you can beat their iron sights. They're built like a brick shat house and take quite a beating with little to no ill adverse effects in reliability or accuracy. | |
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| 07-02-2010, 08:41 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Monte Vista, CO Posts: 1,231 |
Springfield Armory is top notch in my opinion!
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| 07-02-2010, 10:38 PM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dayton, oHIo Posts: 119 |
Quote:
Originally Posted by amoroque
Springfield Armory is top notch in my opinion!
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I have a SA48 FAL (Springfield Armory) built by and for Robert Reese Jr. (his personel gun)
and she sure does shot good, however it is alittle heavy. | |
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| 07-02-2010, 11:39 PM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Olathe, JOCO KS Posts: 1,321 |
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Originally Posted by fcross7
i went with other. My vote would have to go to the ar-10,
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| 07-03-2010, 01:00 AM | #9 | Winners!!! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bennignton, VT Posts: 3,983 |
Quote:
Originally Posted by FCross7
My vote would have to go to the AR-10, namely the DPSM LR-308. Ive got the LR-308b (18" bull barrel) |
Quote:
Originally Posted by willfully armed
+1, dpms lr-308
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| 08-28-2010, 11:05 PM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 616 |
I have a Cetme and FAL right now I am waiting on saving enough money for a DPMS .308 or a Springfield M1A. As far as my Cetme is concerned I have never had a problem with it. It will eat what ever I feed it. My FAL is still waiting to go to the range since I do not have enough ammo for a good work out. | |
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