I am contemplating my first rifle, the features I want are: .308 Winchester, self loading, semi-automatic.
The three designs of rifles I have looked at are:
1) AR-10 (specifically the Armalite AR-10)
2) FN-FAL (for example the FN-FAL Sporter .308 Semi-Auto)
3) HK G3 (I have not found a genuine G3, but companies like Hesse Arms make clones based on the design).
If any of you have experience with these or others, I would like your opinion. I am trying to find pros & cons on these rifle designs, availability of parts (especially magazines), and specific recommendations on which one to purchase. That's pretty broad, I know. Thanks in advance.
BTW, I have already considered an AR-15. They are cheaper (even a Bushmaster is hundreds cheaper than any of these), and parts are easier to find (gun shows have tons). But, I like the bigger bang and I am not afraid to pay for quality. Perhaps I will get one later.
Thanks again!
Rich
The three designs of rifles I have looked at are:
1) AR-10 (specifically the Armalite AR-10)
2) FN-FAL (for example the FN-FAL Sporter .308 Semi-Auto)
3) HK G3 (I have not found a genuine G3, but companies like Hesse Arms make clones based on the design).
If any of you have experience with these or others, I would like your opinion. I am trying to find pros & cons on these rifle designs, availability of parts (especially magazines), and specific recommendations on which one to purchase. That's pretty broad, I know. Thanks in advance.
BTW, I have already considered an AR-15. They are cheaper (even a Bushmaster is hundreds cheaper than any of these), and parts are easier to find (gun shows have tons). But, I like the bigger bang and I am not afraid to pay for quality. Perhaps I will get one later.
Thanks again!
Rich