7.62/.308 Battle Rifles - Looking for INGO Opinions...

[Trigger Time]

How about the LMT L129 or KAC M110?

Maybe a GI (get it? German Issue, gun puns are the best) of the PTR GayDry clones?

That Fulton Armory M14 ESR gets my juices flowing.

Oh, heck, I can go on all night.

Write all the suggestions down, assign a card to each and then draw one out of a hat!

I would recomend the LMT over the knights because of price only. Also the lmt used some knights technology too

 

[Nazgul]

I have both a Ruger Gunsite and a Springfield SOCOM.

The SOCOM has been very reliable and accurate with a Scout scope setup on it.

The Ruger has a Scout scope as well, very accurate. Use it deer hunting, easy to carry, puts them down well.

Don

 

[Gabriel]

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[223 Gunner]

I love the FAL and also agree it is a great option. However buyer beware. There are so many chop shop versions out there that you need to really do your research and know what you are buying. Buy once cry once

Totally agree, and I don't know enough about them to make an educated buy. I do not own one, and that is the main reason, too lazy to do the necessary research.

 

[Skullglide]

I am with sloughfoot, I have the 16” bbl Ruger Scout in .308 with polymer stock. It is wearing a weaver scout scope and a leather sling from Andy’s leather. Very handy rifle and accurate.

 

[Mark 1911]

I almost bought the REPR, ended up getting an LMT308 / L129. Very impressed with the accuracy.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...-report-lmt-308-vcog.html?442110=#post7224839

 

[gobuyastick]

I’ll give you a good price on my 1982 HK91 if you’re interested in a real battle rifle

 

[hANNAbONE]

perhaps a look into the HM Defense .308 - extremely nice iron for the money...YMMV

 

[DFacres]

I opted for the SCAR because:

1. Under 8lbs.
2. Holds MOA
3. Still compact enough to be workable.
4. Gas piston.
5. Left side charging.

1. Every time I shoot long range I have to carry the rifle through the woods to the location. Heavy rifles are terrible when adding the rest of my range equipment.

2. What is the point of a .308 if it can't hold minute groups? MoM (Minute of Man) is fine to 300, after that things get spotty. Nothing is worse than shooting an inaccurate rifle at range. It's like playing a game that the rules keep changing.

3. See #1. Long rifles are cumbersome to carry.

4. I suppress everything anymore. Gasses coming back at me are a non issue, even shooting cheap ammo.

5. Coming off of a cheek weld after settling in is a pain. It also gives me a visual indication of the status of the rifle. (I can see a FTF/FTE due to the charging handle being farther back)

Your first list #5 is partially accurate. The charging handle can be moved to either side.
My recommendation to the OP would also be a plug for the SCAR 17S and topped with a
Trijicon ACOG TA11E which has the ballistics set for .308
Recoil on the SCAR 17S is mild and lots of YouTube videos make mention
of that. I also opted for the SCAR 17S in black, and FDE. My neighbor wants to buy mine after he shot it.

 

[mark40sw]

SCAR17. Started with Razor 1-6 gen2. Ending with NightForce 2.5-10 to take advantage of its surprising accuracy (with Geissele trigger).

 

[Butch Williams]

As a reloader, I have to agree with Leadeye. Why would I want a rifle that turns reloadable brass into junk.
.308 gets expensive buying it, reloading is the way to go

I reloaded a lot of the brass, that I shot out of my fluted chamber HK 91. The main problem was, it threw it into the next county, finding it was the only challenge.

 

[Robert Richardson]

Totally agree, and I don't know enough about them to make an educated buy. I do not own one, and that is the main reason, too lazy to do the necessary research.

If you want a Real battle rifle, do the research on the FAL. Be worth the time spent.

 

[jsullivanj]

Go Socom

Springfield Socom #1
REPR is ****. Over priced for what it is. Worst purchase of my life, confirmed.
However, Nemo is a gun worth the money.

 

[Jump62]

I reloaded a lot of the brass, that I shot out of my fluted chamber HK 91. The main problem was, it threw it into the next county, finding it was the only challenge.

Went to a range to re zero my PTR 91F and asked the RSO to put me as far to the right of the firing lanes as he could. I told him my rifle will throw the spent brass 10-15 meters in the 2 O'clock position and I didn't want to bother anyone to my right. He had never seen a 91 type rifle and said ya-ya take position #7 out of 10 so I had 3 shooters to my right. 5-8 rounds later and making the snipers in the trees duck, during a hold the RSO move me to #10 and moved the other guy into my old position.
To the OP to me a battle rifle is something that you plunck down in the back of a pick-up with your ruck and bounce down a real bad road while trying to sleep, I've seen G-3s used as an ice-ax to self arrest on a snow field. It ( a battle rifle ) isn't a sniper rifle but you should be able to make someones life miserable starting at 350 meters. I would look at what do you really want it to do for you? For me ( with what I own ) I would either take my PTR-91F or my WW AR-15a2, both have glass, spair parts and my trust to work. On my buy list is a FAL, some type of M-14 M1a BM-59, and maybe a FNC but is very hard to find.
Good Luck on your hunt
Jump62
aka Paul

 

[Who Dares Wins]

I have an LMT MWSE and really like it! The British army selected this for long range accuracy in a shoot-off with FN Scar and HK rifles, I believe. It is a good testament to LMT quality that they won the contract and once fielded, many extra LMT's were purchased for the Royal Marines, etc and this is a good recommendation also. The barrel is free floating, so less weight from pistons etc jumping around and better accuracy here! There are two quick barrel bolts that allow you to switch barrels for different barrel lengths/calibers really easily!! I have one barrel with a Surefire flash hider and another with a Lantac Dragon Muzzle Brake for variety!

The LMT is heavier than an FN Scar, but this helps with recoil and I like it. The LMT LM8 version is weight reduced with bolt-on Picatinny rail segments, if the weight bothers you. I really do like mine and would strongly recommend it!! It shoots much better than I am capable of!

 

[sheepdog697]

I dont think you could go wrong with a SCAR if you arent worried about the cash.

 

[michaelward50]

I had a chance to run the SOCOM 16 out to 300yrds. Was going to be my choice if I could afford the ammo.

Stepped down to an AR. After owning an AR I would consider an AR10 over the SOCOM 16

Check out the DPMS LR308. I think POF is making an AR15 sized gun now that launches 308

I agree with the AR sentiment. If this is a "if I can only have 1" gun, then you want it to be something pretty universal. Meaning easy to fix/get parts for. A battle-proven platform with decades of modern success is hard to ignore. I'd go with an AR-10 set up to your personal liking.

 

[1stLast&Always]

Can anyone comment on the M&P 10 in this category? They seem moderately priced. AR10 parts from different manufacturers (uppers, lowers) can be challenging to mix/match. For example PSA, if you wanted a bargain basement "AR-10" type, only guarantees their uppers matched with their lowers.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Can anyone comment on the M&P 10 in this category? They seem moderately priced. AR10 parts from different manufacturers (uppers, lowers) can be challenging to mix/match. For example PSA, if you wanted a bargain basement "AR-10" type, only guarantees their uppers matched with their lowers.

I just put an Aero Precision upper on my PSA lower (PA 10) and it fit up just fine. YMMV

 

[Expat]

Can anyone comment on the M&P 10 in this category? They seem moderately priced. AR10 parts from different manufacturers (uppers, lowers) can be challenging to mix/match. For example PSA, if you wanted a bargain basement "AR-10" type, only guarantees their uppers matched with their lowers.

I have never heard anything negative about the M&P 10. All of the reviews that I can recall when they came out were generally positive.