Maybe get into black rifle, 308 options.

Kelly Timoffee

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I am thinking of getting into the black rifle department this year.

Looking for a couple top of your head suggestions from the crowd.

Wants - .308 chambering , non restricted , prices I guess mid of the road as I am not too interested in Norinco type stuff. so lets say $1500-$2500 , I know this is low end by most standards but should be enough to get me into the game, I hope, if I need to spend more then so be it.

I may go restricted if I have to but prefer non as it opens up where I can use it.
 
Kelly Timoffee said:
I am thinking of getting into the black rifle department this year.

Looking for a couple top of your head suggestions from the crowd.

Wants - .308 chambering , non restricted , prices I guess mid of the road as I am not too interested in Norinco type stuff. so lets say $1500-$2500 , I know this is low end by most standards but should be enough to get me into the game, I hope, if I need to spend more then so be it.

I may go restricted if I have to but prefer non as it opens up where I can use it.
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SG 542 is the way to go , they are still under 3000 if you can get your hands on one......they remind me of the old school battle rifle like the FN FAL.....yet non-restricted...
 
One of your 308 non restricted black rifle options is the Springfield, between $2000-$2500 you can pick up a nice M1A, the loaded model or a nice used Super Match. I run with them in 2 guns, its awesome and a lot of fun to shoot. I hope this helps.
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The M1 option looks good as well as an Ar10.

Does a person benefit from building one themselves?Obviously get the options you want but it is much gain reliability wise or get more for the same $$$ value?

Guess I should add that something reasonably accurate as well as I am into precision shooting with my bolt guns, I know I won't obtain the same level of consistent accuracy but consistency and near MOA results would be nice.
 
OP, it really boils down to how much money you wish to spend. If you have deep pockets, there are some good rifles to be had out there. The Norinco M14 clone (M305) being USGI compatible is still a great deal IMO. RFB's are cool rifles but getting the mags to work properly is a PITA. The FAMAE 542 looks promising, however with a price tage over 3k doesn't make it as affordable.
 
Kelly Timoffee said:
The M1 option looks good as well as an Ar10.

Does a person benefit from building one themselves?Obviously get the options you want but it is much gain reliability wise or get more for the same $$$ value?

Guess I should add that something reasonably accurate as well as I am into precision shooting with my bolt guns, I know I won't obtain the same level of consistent accuracy but consistency and near MOA results would be nice.
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I was under the impression the AR10 was restricted. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

From personal experience, the xcr-m is an awesome rifle. Its accurate (with optics) and real easy to stay on target. My only qualm with it is that its pretty front heavy. I have only shot an RFB once but I wasn't a big fan of it and personally don't think it's worth the money.

I would be seriously looking at the SG542 or the XCR-M. The M1a/m14/m305 are NOT black rifles, they are a main battle rifle.
 
Kelly Timoffee said:
The M1 option looks good as well as an Ar10.

Does a person benefit from building one themselves?Obviously get the options you want but it is much gain reliability wise or get more for the same $$$ value?

Guess I should add that something reasonably accurate as well as I am into precision shooting with my bolt guns, I know I won't obtain the same level of consistent accuracy but consistency and near MOA results would be nice.
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If accuracy is your primary concern and you can live with the restricted status, you won't beat an AR-10 for the price. If you're more concerned with it being non-restricted, the XCR-M is probably the way to go. Can't say much about the FAMAE 542 as it hasn't been released yet. The RFB is really easy to handle, is short and compact, but it will also be the least accurate. There is also the FNAR, which is reportedly quite accurate, and is non-restricted at around $1500, but isn't as "tactical" as the others (except the M1A).
 
Any AR is restricted because the lower receiver is considered the firearm. The Norinco M305 is a nice option for around $500. The money you save over the Springfield you can use to seriously modify it. To top it off it is Non-Restricted. Is you're specifically looking for an AR-10 type rifle, your basic rifle will start around $1700 and go up depending on options wanted. DPMS has a SASS which is 308, the price is around $2400 but it comes with a lot of upgrades except an optic. Also mainly depends on what your intended use for the rifle is going to be, Match shooting, run and gun, Etc.. There is way too much options, in the end it'll all come down to what the intended use is and what feels comfortable to you. The problem with firearms is, some people will swear by a certain rifle while other will swear not to use it. Each firearms has a unique experience with everyone who uses it.
 
The best bet for what you want is a FNAR, incredible rifle... JP.
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So is a Norinco M305 not as bad as they say it is? There looks like to be some very interesting chassis/stock systems available.

If a guy can put $1000.00 - $2000.00 towards upgrades and modifications that sounds like some serious improvements can take place.

OR Spend the $1600 or $1700 and get an authentic Springfield and do a few changes?

Famae 542 looks interesting as well as FNAR without the pistol grip.
 
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