I already have an AR15, Mak90 and a "shortie" Garand. I wanted to get a .308 because it is a common caliber and as a step up from .223
The Garand is a nice accurate rifle but holds only eight rounds and I am not wild about en blocks.
I considered an M1A (a better Garand) but the $$ are beyond my limit both on rifle and magazines. I found some well-built FALs locally but I am not sure that I can justify on for reasons other than "I like it".
I realize that 20 round magazines beat 8-round en blocks. I also think it would be easier to maintain than the Garand or the AR. However, I am unsure that .308 is that much of an improvement over, say 7.62x39, at my typical city ranges of 200m and under to make up for much heavier overall system.
Any thoughts on this?
The Garand is a nice accurate rifle but holds only eight rounds and I am not wild about en blocks.
I considered an M1A (a better Garand) but the $$ are beyond my limit both on rifle and magazines. I found some well-built FALs locally but I am not sure that I can justify on for reasons other than "I like it".
I realize that 20 round magazines beat 8-round en blocks. I also think it would be easier to maintain than the Garand or the AR. However, I am unsure that .308 is that much of an improvement over, say 7.62x39, at my typical city ranges of 200m and under to make up for much heavier overall system.
Any thoughts on this?