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If I had an itch for a 308, I’d buy another 6.5 Creedmoor … softer shooting, inherently more accurate. Most all manufacturers are offering it in their line, except the he HK & FAL clones, but you could always have one built if you really want one of those designs. Not sure if Tavor or any bullpup offers a 6.5 Creedmoor. If you really want something you'll find a way ... ... if you don't you'll find an excuse. I'm really not a "kid" anymore ... but I haven't grown up yet either  | |||
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Gents, I'm a .308 guy. I fired most of them, but not the SCAR, so I'll reserve judgement there. Of all of them two stand out as winners. The FN/FAL and the M-14 have stood the test of time and continue to serve world wide. While they are "dated" and some think because of this they are no longer valid platforms. I would counter that is not the case, but that they are "PROVEN"! Here are mine two favorites. Give the pick I would take the M-14 hands down and I do love my FAL. The shown M-14 is a forged LRB action and all USGI parts build about six months ago. I really like it as a run and gun platform and as a general purpose rifle. While I have five M-14's this one gets used the most, lately...  My favorite FAL is this "shortie" with folding stock and optics. It's a real peach...  Either type would do you well. Enjoy! Wes | |||
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Don't forget about the Zastava M77, it's a solid choice as well.  | |||
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Don't forget about this one as an excellent .308 battle rifle: https://iwi.us/product/gar55/ IDPA ESP SS | |||
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| Like a party in your pants  |
The SCAR 17 checks all the right boxes for me. | |||
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Agreed. My SCAR 17 would be my go to 308 rifle. 10mm lays waste to entire cities, cuts through diamonds and will tear Superman a new asshole. - Parabellum Sex offenders can not be rehabilitated. It's in their wiring. They should not be released back into the general public. On the other hand they should not be warehoused either. I think they should be executed.....Spectre When someone tries to kill you, it doesn't matter how they are doing it. You're in mortal danger, and it's time to try to kill them back. Arc. ___ Kill every last one of these goddamned animals. We need a president with balls. We need leadership. We should be carpet bombing these barbarians wherever we find them, and we should be looking for them 24/7. We have to unleash Hell upon them. They understand nothing but death, so death is what we should bring them, wholesale.... Para I left "practical" behind many years ago. It was covered with my first Glock 19. (Fredward) | |||
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Only have one rifle in 308 and one rifle in 5.56, both are SCARs. Wouldn't have it any other way. ____________ Pace | |||
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An AR10 has the best accuracy potential of this type of rifle. The Sig Tread may not be the most accurate AR10 out there, but it should still shoot circles around your other options. And the options presented by others in this thread. For a range rifle, I don't see any advantage of a 308. As kimberkid noted, there is less recoil and greater accuracy potential with a rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. | |||
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SCAR17 with a Vortex Razor HD Gen 3 1X10 Scope and a SOCOM RC2 Suppressor. | |||
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I have a PTR and an AR-10 clone. They are both pretty heavy when compared to an M4 obviously but I would give the edge to the PTR just because it will feed anything. Its about 2 pounds lighter than my AR 10. AR 10 is more of a bench or field precision rifle. I dont have much experience with a SCAR H but the SCAR L is a nice platform. I have heard the SCAR H can really abuse your glass. Does anyone have experience with this? | |||
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^^^ I had a Leupold Mark 4 on mine for several years without any problems. Recently switched it out for a PA SLX Microprism that I like a lot better. I think that the "scope killer" aspect applies to cheaper optics and mounts. While there is a harmonic effect on the rifle, quality optics and the right mounts make it a nonissue. I added a Sandman suppressor awhile back and it's my favorite rifle. ________________________________________________________ "Great danger lies in the notion that we can reason with evil." Doug Patton. | |||
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What would be the right mounts? ► 6.4/93.6 ___________ “We are Americans …. Together we have resisted the trap of appeasement, cynicism, and isolation that gives temptation to tyrants.” — George H. W. Bush | |||
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Bordeth, no issues with my Vortex scope on my SCAR Heavy. | |||
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To be honest, it's been some time since I was researching it. Some do better at reducing/eliminating the harmonic produced by the rifle. I put an American Defense Manufacturing one on mine and had no problems at all. ________________________________________________________ "Great danger lies in the notion that we can reason with evil." Doug Patton. | |||
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I have the American Defense mount on my SCAR 17 and have never had a issue with the Swarovski Z8i - 2.3-18x56 optic. I have always been impressed with the out of box accuracy the SCAR 17 delivers for a battle rifle with a short 16" barrel. At the club I belong to I can shoot out to 600 yards, the SCAR and the 308 cartridge has little problems being useful out to that range. | |||
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Thanks for the recommendations. It looks like all the ADM mounts are one piece, so I would think that might help with some possible issues. I don't have or expect to own a SCAR, but I like to keep up with things like this when possible. ► 6.4/93.6 ___________ “We are Americans …. Together we have resisted the trap of appeasement, cynicism, and isolation that gives temptation to tyrants.” — George H. W. Bush | |||
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Larue has their AR-10 uppers and lowers available again. They will sell you a 6.5 barrell to go with the .308 upper. The Ar-10 has been around a long time and in the SR-25 garb has been proven as well. | |||
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I have a Springfield M1A (standard) it does everything I want in a 308. I have the fiberglass stock vs walnut so it’s a little lighter "Violence, naked force, has settled more issues in history than has any other factor.” Robert A. Heinlein “You may beat me, but you will never win.” sigmonkey-2020 “A single round of buckshot to the torso almost always results in an immediate change of behavior.” Chris Baker | |||
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If it fits your budget I would choose the SCAR. It's a whole lot of .308 firepower in a compact, lightweight, accurate, and smooth shooting package. It appears like the scope issues are largely in the past. The quality name brands seems to have figured it out since the SCAR has been widely used for over a decade now. I've never had one eat any of my optics from Trijicon, Nightforce, Aimpoint, or Vortex. I think the Reptilia AUS mounts are currently the best fit for the SCAR. They are light at only 5.6oz, very rigid with the raised center I-beam, clamp tightly to the rail without shifting around, and are very low profile so they don't interfere with the charging handle.  | |||
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^^^ My SCAR is also in the hard to find black color. I changed the stock trigger to a Geissele and that was a great improvement. | |||
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