ballistic gelatin
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It has been said by some that the .308 is a "real" combat capable round. Now, what weapon to choose? American made of course. Too much foregin stuff already this christmas, let's keep it homemade.
.308, Armalite or Springfield?
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Both are good, accurate rifles.
Which to choose depends upon your needs and future desires. It's a hard choice, as the magazines cost about the same (good hi caps are ~$80). Edge to the M1A in cost for replacement parts.
If you're familiar with the maintenance of an AR15 and unfamiliar with a M1A, I'd say go with the AR10... same maintenance procedures, more or less, just .308-sized parts.
If you're wanting to get into competition, the AR10 has a slight edge in accuracy (M1A still has that op rod yanking things around) and recoil, but I do not believe you can shoot them in service rifle competitions. The cost of getting a competition-grade rifle is about the same.
To me, the main advantage of an AR10 is the same advantage I see with an AR15... get tired of the configuration or want to go from a weapon to a target rifle -- just pull the old upper and put on a new one. Harder to do that with an M1A.
If it makes you feel any better, I'm trying to decide myself. I already own an M1A, but due to sentimental reasons I've stored it away, and I'm looking for a shooter.
Which to choose depends upon your needs and future desires. It's a hard choice, as the magazines cost about the same (good hi caps are ~$80). Edge to the M1A in cost for replacement parts.
If you're familiar with the maintenance of an AR15 and unfamiliar with a M1A, I'd say go with the AR10... same maintenance procedures, more or less, just .308-sized parts.
If you're wanting to get into competition, the AR10 has a slight edge in accuracy (M1A still has that op rod yanking things around) and recoil, but I do not believe you can shoot them in service rifle competitions. The cost of getting a competition-grade rifle is about the same.
To me, the main advantage of an AR10 is the same advantage I see with an AR15... get tired of the configuration or want to go from a weapon to a target rifle -- just pull the old upper and put on a new one. Harder to do that with an M1A.
If it makes you feel any better, I'm trying to decide myself. I already own an M1A, but due to sentimental reasons I've stored it away, and I'm looking for a shooter.
If you're bent between the two options you listed, then good luck to you... they're both fine rifles.
However, Clown714 has a point... don't forget the excellent (battle proven and adopted by over 90 nations) FN-FAL design. If you're looking for home-grown flavor, like mentioned above, look into DSA. Heck, it's in the same price range as the options you listed.
However, Clown714 has a point... don't forget the excellent (battle proven and adopted by over 90 nations) FN-FAL design. If you're looking for home-grown flavor, like mentioned above, look into DSA. Heck, it's in the same price range as the options you listed.
Jeff Thomas
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Ah, but there isn't a more beautiful rifle than a walnut-stocked M1A ... 
Any of the three are clearly excellent ... FAL, AR-10, M1A.
Check out Hirtenberger .308 at AIM Surplus for diet ... (although their web site is currently down ...)
Merry Christmas!
Regards from AZ
Any of the three are clearly excellent ... FAL, AR-10, M1A.
Check out Hirtenberger .308 at AIM Surplus for diet ... (although their web site is currently down ...)
Merry Christmas!
Regards from AZ
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MOA at 1,000+ yds? Read about it, or email him. Rather amazing rifles.