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I totally agree that feel is one of the most important factors. If it doesn't feel comfortable when you hold it and shoot it, you will never be really satisfied with it. I don't have a specific price range yet, but would rather not spend more than I have to in order to get the performance I want. In other words, I'm not going to pay more just for a "name". I do like the modularity of the AR-10 platform. The ability to have two different uppers for different purposes is appealing. Thanks for all the feedback, everyone. The info has been very helpful.
Hey gaijinsamurai good to see you here!I'm a fan of the FAL.
from my experience, I would avoid the PTR91 (ptr91 = hk91 = g3, for the most part). They are reliable and mags can be had for next to nothing. But they are the suck to put an optic on, the trigger on the one I had was way heavy, they beat the heck out of the brass (assuming you reload or might want to at some point), and they are rather difficult to put a decent bipod on
I take an old school tack. I own 3 Garands in 30-06. I intend to convert two to 7.62x51. This is reasonably simple to do as all that is required is a 7,62x51 barrel and a slightly enlarged gas port, or better, an after market adjustable gas plug valve such as sold by McCann Industries or Fulton Arms.
corpsman
G3.. stamped steel (unless it's one of the aluminum knock offs)
FAL.. forged or cast steel
For me the FAL ergos just don't work well but the G3 does. others swear the opposite. The G3 is shorter and handier IMO, especially with an A3 collapsing stock. FAL mags are getting to be more and more expensive while this is the golden age for G3 surplus parts and mags. I love the look of the FAL but for me-not it's ergos
I recommend you handle each before you make up your mind. Keep in mind there are many versions of each out there, shorter 16 inch barrels or longer, heavy barrels, stocks, sight options, etc. PTR has a new GI model that is patterned after the original G3 design while several US makers offer shorter FAL and paratrooper designs
Problem is,there is one here in town and the next to compare it with is 50+ miles away.
I gotta find a shop with both in it to really get the differences.I just don't see them in the picture.
Basically the two aren't physically too different?
The guy at the shops don't really seem to know much about them either.At least at my accessible shops.
Any place in Everett to look?
What about the CTME? for under $600.Everything looked in great shape,smooth bolt and all
Seems like a pretty good deal for a 308 semi auto,considering what some are asking for an SKS
Another rifle that interests me is the Saiga .308, converted to AK standard. I am told the new 25 round mags work well. Prefer rear aperture sights and I suppose that such are available for the Saiga. Have seen finished rifles offered at $700. I also hear that the mags are expensive which leads me to suspect that acquiring 8 mags (200rounds) will more than negate the lower initial cost advantage of the rifle. Anyone have working experience?
corpsman