OT/ Rifle Reccomendation

[messer454]

Avoid the NFA registration and get a good standard bolt rifle or the rugger scout rifle in .308 which takes M1A mags.

Ruger scout rifle does not take M1a mags. It takes Accuracy International pattern mags. I am looking for that rifle (again) myself.

 

[nate1714]

I also like the M1A, there is a bunch of customization one can have a fun time with. Rock River also has a decent AR if you want the whole thing. For a cost effective answer I would also look into a bolt action rifle either Savage, Marlin or Ruger are my current preferences.

 

[Skystorm]

+1 for the Ruger Gunsite. If you can find one, I grabbed a pair a couple weeks ago and now you can't even find one without paying a good chunk extra. Can't even find a good bolt gun these days, it's ridiculous.

 

[david tn]

I had an idea about ARs.
If they tighten up on ARs they could run out of business most AR companies. I would stick with a company who is diversified like Smith & Wesson, Colt, Ruger etc....mostly for warranty reason.....and name recognition if you ever resale.

 

[Szilard]

A lot of great recommendations on this thread, some I was considering and some I was not. Certainly more to think on. I will not be doing any hunting - and should I *need* to hunt, much less have the ability to hunt in my current location, the situation would be so dire that it wouldn't matter what the regulations were. I will mostly possess the rifle for my own enjoyment, for shooting at the range and plinking.

But my justification for purchase are philosophical, political, and tactical. I believe in 2A and all that it stands for. I believe in my right to defend my own life. I think that the battle rifles with the most legacy and historical precedent are probably the M1, The AK Series (47/74), and the AR15/10. Steyr and FN are probably close to the AR, although I think the M1 and AKs have them beat - so it's not surprising that a lot of suggestions mirror this.

Assuming I went AR in my current location in a very urban environment, I'd probably be better with a 10.5 or 12' barrel, but would still opt to a 16' to draw my ranges out 200-400M. I also would not plan to stay here if the situation was untenable. That's not to say that I haven't been considering other things : in fact an SKS was fairly high up on my list for its well roundedness.

If all I ever wanted to do was shoot on the range, I'd spend 4 to 600 dollars and be done with it. I'm willing to spend a little more to get something reliable. I'll spend the time with my system to gain the skill required to put the rounds where they need to go, I'm a fairly experienced shooter by my standards (not by many of the people on this board though). Larue's are nice, but a bit too pricey by the way! And I still haven't even close to made my mind up....AK74/47, SKS, AR15/10 of various brands, FN, etc. The suggestions so far have been good - and I'd love to hear any refinements now that you know.

 

[jd4320t]

When the panic buying stops buy both a decent mid range AR 15 and AK 47/74. Since you just want the basic rifle without bells and whistles you can easily get them both for less than $2000.

 

[cricketdave]

I'm fond of the hungarian amd65's for a nice compact rifle.

 

[BigMatt1978]

Get a colt if you can and triple your money in a few months and buy a bunch of other bolt actions with the profit.

 

[Garth Reckner]

With a $2000 budget I would get a base AR and an AK while you still can. I would dress up the AR for a mid range shooter and keep the AK for close quarter stuff. Even with prices high you should be able to manage both if you shop smart.

Garth

 

[Gravelface]

Even with prices high you should be able to manage both if you shop smart.

Garth

Reminds me of Ash

Alright you Primitive Screwheads, listen up! You see this? This... is my boomstick! The twelve-gauge double-barreled Remington. S-Mart's top of the line. You can find this in the sporting goods department. That's right, this sweet baby was made in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Retails for about a hundred and nine, ninety five. It's got a walnut stock, cobalt blue steel, and a hair trigger. That's right. Shop smart. Shop S-Mart. You got that?

 

[Stubai]

Lots of good answers here. Please, do yourself a favor and get something with some horsepower. It is called a .308 and is probably the king of the all-rounders. This round can do it all with style!

 

[frc505]

Look into bravo company (BCM)
& there is a new company called
The battle rifle company out of
Houston,texas that makes their
Ar's in both 223/5.56 & 308 win
The ownner also has a open
Invitation to anyone to come to
The factory and take any rifle they
Have and shoot it in their indoor
Range !

Frank

 

[AZTimT]

If I was shopping right now though for a semi auto, I would be seriously looking at a good AK/PSL/RPK chambered in 7.62x54R for the versatility and lower all around cost of ownership/use (880 rnds for ~$200 but stock up NOW and don't wait for possible import restrictions is the only downside). Also, the fact it is a round that dates back to the 1800's (if I remember correctly) and performs every bit as well as a .308 but with a little more thump doesn't hurt, I believe Mosin-nagants shoot that round as well, among others. You also can't go wrong with the short russian 7.62x39 in an AK, SKS, Ruger Mini 30 or Sig556R either, though the ammo has gone up in price a lot more than it's big brother.

Ruger scout rifle does not take M1a mags. It takes Accuracy International pattern mags. I am looking for that rifle (again) myself.

+1 for the Ruger Gunsite. If you can find one, I grabbed a pair a couple weeks ago and now you can't even find one without paying a good chunk extra. Can't even find a good bolt gun these days, it's ridiculous.

As of Sat, two different LGS by me had the GSR new in stock for fair prices. Black Friday one of them had them for $749 with at least four on hand when they closed. Y'all need to put out feelers once in a while and you might find things quicker.

Yes, sadly the the GSR takes AI mags, but thankfully it also takes the Ruger polymer 3, 5 or 10 round mags which are smaller/shorter (10 vs 10), lighter, cheaper(normally) & quieter with excellent lockup for no wobble. The metal mags they ship with were the only complaint I have with mine. It is a very accurate scoped or iron sights, yet light and easy to maneuver powerhouse, it doesn't need a scope, but with the extended LaRue mount, you can use some nice glass on it that is very easy to remove quickly when needed. A P220 equinox matches it quite nicely to cover both ends of the spectrum near & far.

 

[SaguaroKid]

Colt 6920. I love the dancing pony.

 

[JParanee]

Your a bit late to party and I have played with everything from Galill's to FN SCAR heavies and I always come back to my SOCOM II

I can go from irons to a reddot to a scout scope in a couple of seconds

With the DWP cheeck rest the gun adapts to any of the sighting systems I have set up (3) in a matter of seconds

308 is one of my favorite calibers

 

[JParanee]

I was in a gun shop last week he had three of these @ 1900

They where bought by a dealer buddy who banged them out on GB for 2600

 

[messer454]

I had an idea about ARs.
If they tighten up on ARs they could run out of business most AR companies. I would stick with a company who is diversified like Smith & Wesson, Colt, Ruger etc....mostly for warranty reason.....and name recognition if you ever resale.

Not to mention parts in the future.

 

[Ken44]

Had my Colt AR-15 HBAR for 20 years, and its been a good one. Very reliable, pretty accurate, and the only thing I've had done is a trigger job.

 

[david tn]

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What does that thing weigh?

 

[Wicked Sharp]

Get a Noveske N4 Basic, mount a Leupold CQB on it, and buy mags. and ammo..., ALL you can find and afford. Good Luck!!!