I have arrived at the time in my life where I'm looking for a proper rifle to help me sleep better at night. I've trolled and studied around on these forums, as well as a lot of other places. In a nutshell, here's where I am.
I am looking for a tactical rifle with accuracy that will make me happy, but being realistic for combat standards.
-.308 Win for ammo abundance and respectable balistics.
-magazine fed (I'll next narrow down a good hunting / walking around rifle with bolt action, but that's another day).
-combat tough and out of the box (not going to go after aftermarket builds / stocks / etc.)
That said, I plan on adding Aimpoint optics (or equivalent), sling, and one or another bipod/"T" handle, very little else (no lights, etc.).
My price point without optics is up to about $3,000. Of course I'd happily save money rather than spend it, and that seems to be the market rate for what I am looking for, but it does rule out custom dream guns.
I've toted around an M16A2, and now M4, for years with work, so I have a platform in AR function and familiarity.
I started by looking at the SA M1 Scout Squad, as a tested, durable rifle. But, I figured something better was out there after the last 80 years or so.
I hear tons of praise for the LWRC, and am looking at the REPR.
I am considering G.A. Precision rifles also.
I have picked as number one the POF P308.
Given that, can anyone shed some light on this and talk me into / out of one or another?
Thanks in advance!!
I am looking for a tactical rifle with accuracy that will make me happy, but being realistic for combat standards.
-.308 Win for ammo abundance and respectable balistics.
-magazine fed (I'll next narrow down a good hunting / walking around rifle with bolt action, but that's another day).
-combat tough and out of the box (not going to go after aftermarket builds / stocks / etc.)
That said, I plan on adding Aimpoint optics (or equivalent), sling, and one or another bipod/"T" handle, very little else (no lights, etc.).
My price point without optics is up to about $3,000. Of course I'd happily save money rather than spend it, and that seems to be the market rate for what I am looking for, but it does rule out custom dream guns.
I've toted around an M16A2, and now M4, for years with work, so I have a platform in AR function and familiarity.
I started by looking at the SA M1 Scout Squad, as a tested, durable rifle. But, I figured something better was out there after the last 80 years or so.
I hear tons of praise for the LWRC, and am looking at the REPR.
I am considering G.A. Precision rifles also.
I have picked as number one the POF P308.
Given that, can anyone shed some light on this and talk me into / out of one or another?
Thanks in advance!!
