Originally Posted by
opngrnd
It's 2024. I'm thinking about moving into the 308 world, and I'm curious on what the options are with the following criteria:
1- Reliability. Using precision standard loads that are magazine fed.
2- Handling. I'm not looking to build a DMR. Lighter is better, within context.
3- Accuracy. 2MOA with common match ammo, if possible.
4- Spare parts. Murphy and all.
5- Suppressor compatibility. This is negotiable, for now.
6-Price. I'd rather spend 2k than 4k, but I'll happily spend 4k on something that works.
The role is for increased performance on target out to 800 yards, and for use in the heavy class of 3gun comps. At this time, I leaning towards a 16" barrel. I don't want a gamer gun.
I've shot M1As, FALs, and SCAR-17s before, I liked them enough for what they were. The SCAR is a possibility, but I need to look at their issue with breaking optics. I've thought about building an Aero M5 with a Criterion barrel, but wonder if there are better ways to go.
What are the forums experiences and recommendations?
What a can of worms, buy cheap and then spend a few thousand more on ammo to prove reliability and on proprietary spare parts to insure long term serviceability? Or go expensive with a proven design in wide spread use?
I like to look at military usage because they can afford to vet rifles, then I would look at the US market and what is used and sold here. Instead of a long discussion about the merits of a KAC SR-25 vs SCAR vs LMT vs HK lets cut to the chase, if I were in the market today I would go with the SIG 716i. Don't own one, don't really like SIG, but price is good, company is gonna be around, in service with Indian Army, lots of .mil contracts. I would hate to give money to SIG but that's the one that makes the most sense to me, buy one and put some rounds through it. Instead of a SCAR buy two 716's, one is none two is one.
Last edited by mack7.62; 05-09-24 at 09:47.
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