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Posted: 9/10/2008 9:32:44 PM EDT
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It seems like a lot of companies are simultaneously trying to develop the next great 308 battle rifle. So, which one do you all think is the most promising or the one worth waiting for? Sorry, wanted to also add the "XCR |
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There wont be another great battle rifle. While new designs come along, I don't see them gaining the popularity in the civilian market that the main 4 - M14, G3, FAL, and .308 AR variants - have enjoyed, for a number of reasons. As for military application, the KAC SR25 has secured itself for the precision applications in the future, and any procurements of non-precision .308 rifles or carbines will be small purchases for niche applications at best. |
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I only shot .308 in a bolt gun... I have a M1 Garand as my heavy hitter in .30-06. I see no reason at all for me to invest in a .308 semi-auto combat rifle platform. The rifles are big, bulky, heavy, and I never see myself needing that type of rifle to defend myself with. Sure... the .308 is a fine cartridge and the rifles that chamber it are fine. But I think 5.56x45mm is more then enough for Miami, Florida. |
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XCR-M and RFB are 1 and 2 on my personal list. The SCAR-H is most likely to have the greatest impact/sales. What could change things for me is if the 308 version of the ACR has available magwells to let me use all common mags. (one for FAL mags, one for M1A mags, one for HK mags, and perhaps one for SR25 mags). That would be a feature worth having that would set it apart from everything else. |
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