Re: Accuracy International AE MKIII 308 Or POF 308
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Backstep308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm trying to decide between the accuracy international Ae mkiii with 20 inch barrel and brake or a pof 308 with 20 inch barrel?
it would be used for recreational target shooting from 100 to 1000 yards. what are your opinions? how will both preform. </div></div>
I own both an AE MkII and 21" Noveske AR10. The MkII is almost exactly the same as the MkIII although the AR10 is not a POF.
I can bet that the AE will be more accurate than the POF, however the margin will be small. The AE will be easier to shoot to it's potential than the POF. Gas guns need to be "driven" a little differently.
If you are just banging steel and you don't intend to shoot matches, then either will work. Get whatever you desire more. If you intend to shoot matches at any point, the AE will be a better choice and allowed in more matches. There are Precision/Tactical matches that are "bolt gun only". I don't think I have seen any that are "gas gun only". While some stages may favor the strength of a semi-auto, the margin will be slim. Also if you do decide to shoot matches later on, barrel changes on the AE are pretty easy (.243, 6.5CM, .260, etc.).
For just dinking around it doesn't really matter, except you will be chasing brass on the POF and the AE will drop them a lot closer.