Re: .308 Battle Rifle
You are exactly correct big boss. I have my 2000$ rifle now, atleast its getting up there in parts. My Armalite fits all the needs of the AR type I want. Im looking for something cheap, reliable, low maintenance. Im thinking the M14 will be a better choice because I can modify the mags to fit in my Armalite, and still have them work in the M14. Armalite mags are not that special, they work better than DPMS style, its just an M14 mag with a different follower and spring. What mag is more battle proven than the M14 and G3? I figured them being the oldest and still using the same technology just modernized, has more going for them than the rest. But Im no expert, thats why Im asking all of your advice.
About that M1A in the pawn shop, I think its a Norinco or something. Its not really marked, atleast I was not able to tell today. I only stopped in for a few minutes to get a better glimpse. Comes with one mag, I believe to be USGI, it feels tougher than the rifle itself, so I only assume, no marking on the mag at all. The spot rust is on the barrel surface, and some small spots in the chamber area and around the charging handle. Nothing WD40 cant fix. Im looking for a gun that will take abuse of sitting behind my seat. If any has been to Houston or lives here, you will know what kind of driving happens around this city. Im looking for a gun that is tough as a truck, I treat my Armalite like a Corvette. Pet it, stroke the barrel, shine it up once a week, set it down softly, its spoiled. Its my baby, I just want another 308 semi that I can treat like crap, shoot shitty ammo, run a bore snake through it every now and then, maybe spray it down with some redneck lube once it starts feeling a little rough. That kind of thing. The M14 stole the legacy away from the Armalite, so I kinda like the idea of having American rivals as my go to guns. Colt can suck it.
Also about the expensive rifles. I dont know if any of you have heard about them, but FD Defense is making a new rifle. They are based out of the Austin area here in Texas. Its supposed to be a piston driven AR type rifle, that take 308 PMags. They are also making a .338 Lapua version.
http://www.fd-defense.com/ I believe they are still in the prototype stage, but Im on the waiting list for that rifle. Thats my next big project. I want the M14 or G3 as my truck gun.