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Posted: 9/8/2023 10:51:20 PM EDT

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Here's a nice .30 caliber rifle. A Parker Hale .30-06 with a 6x42 Meopta scope

Posted: 9/8/2023 10:52:37 PM EDT

[#2]

M1 Garand or Ar-10.

Hell I have 12 .30 cal rifles.

Posted: 9/8/2023 10:54:49 PM EDT

[#3]

Nine, I think, but I'm drinking.

Posted: 9/8/2023 10:57:05 PM EDT

[#4]

I vote 308

It’s a great, common ‘do-anything’ cartridge.

Of mine, the SCAR is the most accurate but durability of the stock is a proven issue.

The G3 is the most heavy duty and solid but it’s also an ergonomic mess and very heavy for what it is.

The Galil ACE is probably my favorite of the 3, and is a great balance of reliability, accuracy, and is still evocative of that classic Galil profile

Posted: 9/8/2023 10:57:09 PM EDT

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Here's a nice .30 caliber rifle. A Parker Hale .30-06 with a 6x42 Meopta scope

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You are a gentleman and a scholar of impeccable taste and refinement, good sir.
I would humbly suggest avoiding skip line checkering in the future, though.

Posted: 9/8/2023 11:04:10 PM EDT

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Get a Garand, convert to .308
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Why?
It’s already a .30 caliber.

Posted: 9/9/2023 5:54:54 AM EDT

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[gunbros]You're not missing out. .30 is pure trash, 6.5mm or it's your funeral [/gunbros]

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Posted: 9/9/2023 6:07:03 AM EDT

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M1 Garand

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Several M1 Garands.

Posted: 9/9/2023 6:30:11 AM EDT

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SKS is the correct answer.

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Posted: 9/9/2023 6:36:28 AM EDT

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Meh, sold the only 308 I had years ago..I have a 300 rum, it does everything I need out of a 30 cal bullet...

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I did too. 30/06, 300 Winchester Mag, and 300 Weatherby.

Posted: 9/9/2023 6:54:06 AM EDT

[#11]

hit your poll

Posted: 9/9/2023 6:57:58 AM EDT

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I have a 300blk and an 'AR10' clone.

I mean, notionally.

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Yup. Get a 300BLk with a can. Get an AR10. Get a 308 bolt action. Get an M1.

Posted: 9/9/2023 6:58:46 AM EDT

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7.62 NATO is whatcha need OP.

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Suppress that hoe.

Posted: 9/9/2023 6:59:47 AM EDT

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M1 Garand
AKM
PTR91
Ppsh41
M1 Carbine
Any of the above.

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Don't forget to get a trash can gun, comrade.

Posted: 9/9/2023 9:16:22 AM EDT

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M1 Garand

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Posted: 9/9/2023 9:17:57 AM EDT

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Ruger SFAR

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Posted: 9/9/2023 9:18:25 AM EDT

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SKS is the correct answer.

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Posted: 9/9/2023 10:28:30 AM EDT

[#18]

Garands
FALs
M1As
91
AKs

Posted: 9/9/2023 11:08:10 AM EDT

[#19]

In true ARFCOM fashion get both. .398 and 6.5. Get an AR-10 in .308 and get an upper in 6.5CM.

Posted: 9/9/2023 11:11:08 AM EDT

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FPNI

Posted: 9/9/2023 11:17:07 AM EDT

[#21]

You should just ask your husband, he probably has a 30 cal or two.

Posted: 9/9/2023 2:26:31 PM EDT

[#22]

So 308 won, SCAR or AR10? I'll work on the Garand later.

Posted: 9/9/2023 2:28:14 PM EDT

[#23]

RUGER

Posted: 9/9/2023 2:29:56 PM EDT

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What do you want this .30 firearm for and what is your budget?

Because you listed a SCAR 17, I'd say that's going to be your likely answer, but gotta know the answers above.

Posted: 9/9/2023 2:31:58 PM EDT

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CMP .308 expert grade garand for a shooter. (Or OG caliber service grade if less shot and more admired).

It is a small hassle to be eligible to buy from them. But the shipping is free and right to your door.

And it’ll actually work and be priced fair.

Posted: 9/9/2023 2:32:18 PM EDT

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PSA has these coming out Monday. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/231690/7D4D027C-C030-49D5-B7E2-3EBDFFFC0051_jpe-2947078.JPG

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I’m going to assume those are both chambered in 5.56, so……

Posted: 9/9/2023 2:32:51 PM EDT

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You have quite a few holes in your inventory but everyone should have a 308. Ruger American.

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Just get a good 308 bolt action, Tikka, 700, Savage or older Win 70. Everyone should have a 308 bolt socked away for any future troubles.

You have quite a few holes in your inventory but everyone should have a 308. Ruger American.

Why, exactly?

Posted: 9/9/2023 2:36:35 PM EDT

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Ruger SFAR

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If looking for semi auto and I didn't already have an AR10 build, that's what I'd do.

7.62X39 and .300BLK have their place, but IMHO, 30cal is meant for a full size rifle cartridge.

If interested in a bolt gun, .300 Win mag is glorious.

Posted: 9/9/2023 2:41:31 PM EDT

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M1 carbine is a hell of a fun little gun.

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What he said

The only down side right now is the price of ammo. That screaming sound your hearing is my wallet after I picked up 15 boxes of ammo today, but I'm low and ain't seen any on the shelves in months.

Reloading is a plan, but even the cost of brass sucks right now and is a pain to find. I have 1000 rounds spent casings but wanted more and figured for a few bucks more per 50 rounds get the factory loads while I can and reuse that brass also

Posted: 9/9/2023 3:28:23 PM EDT

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What do you want this .30 firearm for and what is your budget?

Because you listed a SCAR 17, I'd say that's going to be your likely answer, but gotta know the answers above.

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To have and to shoot. Might be useful in a zombie apocalypse. 2k, I'm not buying KAC.

Posted: 9/9/2023 5:47:59 PM EDT

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IMHO everyone should have an AK or two, and all the accoutrements, however I guess the days for amassing inexpensive ammo for em are over...

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I saw some relatively cheap AK ammo in a spam can for around .44 cents per round from one of the friendly NATO formerly Warsaw pact countries. Look for Turkey to pick up making 7.62x39 as well as PSA is planning to make steel case combloc ammo.

As to the OP question, you can pick up an inexpensive AR in x39 or x51 from PSA or BCA. In my case I had to have both.

I have an AK and SKS from when they were really cheap too, but I really think a man needs a good .308 battle rifle. An AR for the cost and good ergonomics.

Posted: 9/9/2023 5:58:14 PM EDT

[#32]

Garand x 2. One .06 and one .308

FAL

Remy 700 .308

Posted: 9/9/2023 6:31:56 PM EDT

[#33]

30 Remington AR Master Race

Posted: 9/9/2023 6:44:53 PM EDT

[#34]

My first .308 rifle was a M1A Loaded.

I gave it to a friend of mine after several months.

Now my shooters are LMT 308s.

Posted: 9/9/2023 6:57:54 PM EDT

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M1 Garand or Ar-10.

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This here, except the days of cheap Garands are behind us.

IMO, .30 cal implies a full power cartridge.

7.62x39 and .300BLK are intermediate cartridges like .233/5.56

Posted: 9/9/2023 7:25:44 PM EDT

[#36]

I don't shoot them as often as I should but :

M1 Garand
M1 Carbine
Couple of Springfield 03s
Couple of 30-30s

Lots of smaller than 30 caliber guns do some excellent shooting but in the back of my mind thinking of a total end of the world kind of thing the ability to shoot cast bullets comes into play.
Some of the small stuff can be messed with to somewhat work with cast bullets but many 30 caliber guns work a whole lot better. This line of thinking is sort of moot for me because my ammo fort far exceeds what I could shoot in the time I have left. Not that I plan to check out any time soon , just that I have a solid fort.

To answer the OP - Most folks don't need 30 cal rifles if the have plenty of other stuff but you should WANT some 30 cal rifles because they can be useful and lots of fun.

Now, lets do .357 .375 .44 and .45 caliber rifles!

Posted: 9/9/2023 7:27:46 PM EDT

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Ruger SFAR

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That through chamber porting bothers me a bit.

Posted: 9/9/2023 7:46:14 PM EDT

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300blk
.39
.51
300blk would be sbr with suppressor
Which AK
SCAR or AR10?
Help me GD, you're my only hope.

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.308 bolt gun

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Posted: 9/9/2023 8:10:02 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/9/2023 8:12:52 PM EDT

[#40]

Get a PSA AR-10 .308 to at least a battle rifle in the house and then take your time and figure out what you need.

Posted: 9/9/2023 8:13:53 PM EDT

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.308 bolt gun

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Don't wan't a bolt gun. At least not now.

Posted: 9/9/2023 8:14:45 PM EDT

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The final evolution of the M1 Garand… BM59.

Posted: 9/9/2023 8:15:04 PM EDT

[#43]

Gay poll is gay. M1 Garand or FAL are the only correct answers.

Posted: 9/9/2023 8:49:28 PM EDT

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CMP has some field grade Garands. That would be my first choice.

I’ve got a Garand and a RAR in .30-06. Sucks to shoot it in the Ruger, the M1 is awesome. .303 in the SMLE isn’t great either, but I still love shooting it.

I built a couple AKs. They’re fun, but not as cheap as they used to be. Plus an XCR with a conversion kit so I can shoot 5.56 or 7.62x39.

Also built an FAL. It’s cool, but I think I expected it to be cooler.

Posted: 9/9/2023 8:58:28 PM EDT

[#45]

*Only read the title*

Gay

Posted: 9/9/2023 9:00:50 PM EDT

[#46]

If you are skipping .30cal

You should .35Rem .35Whelen

Posted: 9/9/2023 10:35:46 PM EDT

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So 308 won, SCAR or AR10? I'll work on the Garand later.

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Good pick on the SCAR. They don't make those anymore, unlike the M1 Garand which is currently in production and liable to get cheaper or at least stay available.