Here's a REALLY broad question:
I am considering buying a rifle. I have a lot of firearms experience, and have owned several rifles in the past, so I am not looking for generalities here. What I am looking for are opinions on several rifles.
I am looking to get a rifle that could be used for defensive purposes, but one that is accurate for long range target / possible hunting work. (Not big game!)
I have considered these, and know a bit about each:
AR-15: Have handled Bushmasters and Armalites. I like the bushie carbines. Never fired one.
AK-type: I would consider a VEPR here. I have shot an SKS, but I don't know much about the AKs.
Robinson M96: Modled after the Stoner. I like these a lot. Never fired one though. Is the price justified? (I could buy two VEPR's for one of these!)
H&K G3: I have seen the Hesse arms ones, and I like the G3 in general. I don't know about the American recievers though.
FAL: I also like these, but again, never fired one.
Opinions? If you had to pick one of these, what would you do? How do they compare in accuracy? (this is important for me) Reliability? What do you think?
Thanks for taking the time!
-Tim Enders
I am considering buying a rifle. I have a lot of firearms experience, and have owned several rifles in the past, so I am not looking for generalities here. What I am looking for are opinions on several rifles.
I am looking to get a rifle that could be used for defensive purposes, but one that is accurate for long range target / possible hunting work. (Not big game!)
I have considered these, and know a bit about each:
AR-15: Have handled Bushmasters and Armalites. I like the bushie carbines. Never fired one.
AK-type: I would consider a VEPR here. I have shot an SKS, but I don't know much about the AKs.
Robinson M96: Modled after the Stoner. I like these a lot. Never fired one though. Is the price justified? (I could buy two VEPR's for one of these!)
H&K G3: I have seen the Hesse arms ones, and I like the G3 in general. I don't know about the American recievers though.
FAL: I also like these, but again, never fired one.
Opinions? If you had to pick one of these, what would you do? How do they compare in accuracy? (this is important for me) Reliability? What do you think?
Thanks for taking the time!
-Tim Enders