Best Battle Rifle, Your Opinions
I am looking for a semi auto rifle that does not jam, much, and lots of knockdown power.
I have been over whelmed with what is out there or coming.
I have not fired any of these but wondered if I could get some opinions on best for money.
Select fire is not necessary but I am open to it.
I have read about the coming SCAR 17s, it sounds great.
Then a guy at the gun shop tells me the best thing out there in his opinion was the LWRC, REPR.
I am sure there are a dozen good choices out there and just wondered if this forum would like to respond on there favorites and why. I am particularly interested in modern weapons.
I am not going to battle but something along the lines of a battle rifle is where I am aiming.
Thanks in advance.
I have been over whelmed with what is out there or coming.
I have not fired any of these but wondered if I could get some opinions on best for money.
Select fire is not necessary but I am open to it.
I have read about the coming SCAR 17s, it sounds great.
Then a guy at the gun shop tells me the best thing out there in his opinion was the LWRC, REPR.
I am sure there are a dozen good choices out there and just wondered if this forum would like to respond on there favorites and why. I am particularly interested in modern weapons.
I am not going to battle but something along the lines of a battle rifle is where I am aiming.
Thanks in advance.
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30-06... 0 -
M-1 Garand. It's an old friend...and I'm bias. 0 -
Springfield M1A
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Or an M1 Garand:
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Mark, you are psychic.[:D][;)]
Add another vote for the M1 Garand, on my behalf.[8D]0 -
I'm with Mark on this one. Every one you see in his pictures has been battle tested, most likely. I would opt for the real M-14 over the M1A though, given the choice.
I like the DPMS LR 308 series too, but they have not stood the test of time. The FN-FAL is another good one.
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I am VERY biased due to family and upbringing, but I feel the M1 Garand Rifle HAS to be the undisputed champ.
Two of my favorite quotes regarding the Garand are:
"The greatest battle implement ever devised."
-- General George S. Patton, Jr.
"Son, the Garand is probably the only reason you are on this planet."
--Corporal James Nininger, Sr.0 -
quote:Originally posted by mark christian
Springfield M1A
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Or an M1 Garand:
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My choices too, Mark! [:)]0 -
Yep,
I have heard lots of good things about the "new" .30 cal systems though.0 -
I would take the M1A if I could only have one. bBut I would be lonely so you will have to buy another one and another one . Tim 0 -
seems almost unanimous
m1 garand
"the greatest single battle implement ever devised by man"....George Patton0 -
Don't count the FAL out. 0 -
1) FAL
2) PTR91
cost for rifles @1k$-ish. check cdnn for a ptr 91.
both rifles are accurate out to 300+ yards. parts, easy to find. mags easy to find, don't cost a ton of money.
never had a failure to feed, fire, eject from either rifle. with good reloads both rifle produce sub 3 inch groups with open sights, forgive my 64 year old eyes. with a good scope and ammo the fal will shoot 1 1/4 inch groups.
down side, if you pack either rifle with 6 magazines..... well things get heavy.
m1 and m1a are fine rifles, but their gas systems could be a problem.
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I would say the M-14 or the M1 Garand. I would take either one. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Just Tim
I would take the M1A if I could only have one. bBut I would be lonely so you will have to buy another one and another one . Tim
It's tragic to let it just sit in the safe all alone. Even Noah took two of everything!0 -
M1A would be my choice [;)] 0 -
FN-FAL
Battle tested (against itself even!), relatively inexpensive, lots of parts, dirt cheap mags, adjustable gas. Whats not to love?
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