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eureka40 wrote:Palmetto has the PTAC AR10 for 699 right now. I'd sure look at that.

Link? That's worth looking into, that's got the price range for a truck gun. <EDIT> (Link had been added.)

PBratton wrote:

The Annoyed Man wrote:I've owned both an expensive custom built AR10, and a very nicely modified M1A. Still have the AR10, but would gladly trade it back for the M1A.

Charles.Contingency is right in that you're not going to find a quality .308 battle rifle for that price range, but if you're willing to add a few hundred more, you can get an M1A and be happy for life.

TAM, I do love my M1A, it is right next to the M1 Garand, which I plan to be buried with. (I think my son-in-law is planning to dig me up for the M1...)

We have the right to bear arms, even in death. Who knows when you might need to defend yourself from the thieving hands of... well, you know who. Like I've heard said many of times, if they want to take em' away, they'll have to pry em'... you know the rest.

The Annoyed Man wrote:I've owned both an expensive custom built AR10, and a very nicely modified M1A. Still have the AR10, but would gladly trade it back for the M1A.

Charles.Contingency is right in that you're not going to find a quality .308 battle rifle for that price range, but if you're willing to add a few hundred more, you can get an M1A and be happy for life.

Agreed, though I never cared much for the M1A, "TAM" couldn't be more right IMO. A real rifle is a .308, I actually don't have a single .223 in my inventory right now, and it may very well stay that way. You give up too much IMO, when you choose a .223/5.56mm, but we'll avoid the caliber war... for now...

Building it yourself would be a huge plus if you have the expertise. I go spring piston all the way, so it's my preferred route of acquisition when it comes to AR-10's and similar platforms.

WyattP wrote:Hello, I am currently in the market for a .308 caliber semi auto assault type rifle. I want to spend below $1,200 on the weapon, and am looking for someone who knows of a reliable weapon. I am wanting to use it at my deer lease for an all purpose weapon out to 300-400 yards (if im feeling lucky on a hog), but more dead accurate around the 150-250 range. My local gunshop has the DPMS Panther LR 308, but I do not know if it is a reliable weapon.

Thanks for any input,

Wyatt

If that is your budget, then I suggest getting a decent AR-15. If you want a good quality AR-10, you will need to dish out a lot more than that. Simply put, AR-10's are a much more expensive platform, and cannot be compared in price to an AR-15. It can almost be said, that for the same platform in .308, that you will have to pay almost $1k more for it than it's .223 counterpart. Sorry, I've never played with an AR-10 under $2k to assist you on a cheap one. I doubt I helped much, but I thought I ought to put out my 2cents worth... Never mind, the government just revoked that 2cents for the hot air coming out of my mouth destroying the ozone, darn!

jmra wrote:Maybe some trivia will help with the whole "Asualt Rifle" discussion:
Real quick, what is the origin/meaning of the "AR" in "AR-15" and "AR-10"? Hint, it is not "Asualt Rifle".

Another one:
What word is meant to be represented by the "M" in "M-16"?

AR was to stand for ArmaliteRifle if I'm not mistaken, and M for "model" if I'm not mistaken. That is what I understand anyway.