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Posted: 9/17/2019 3:27:40 PM EST

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FAL, if you like camo shorts and hightop sneakers.
AR-10 is the answer
maybe a CZ Bren BR if you want to buy something different, if it's even available yet...
https://www.gunsweek.com/sites/default/files/styles/mt_slideshow/public/archive/contents/rifles/news/cz-bren-2-br-762x51mm-battle-rifle/CZ-BREN2-BR-Opening.jpg?itok=rQdSXWhC

Sort of want.

A CZ Rep told a buddy of mine that the BR versions won't be available in the states until 2020.

But yes, I do like.

Posted: 9/17/2019 3:28:59 PM EST

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I have an AR-10, M1A and a Fal. If I had to grab just one to use as a battle rifle it would be the Fal.

The other two are fun to shoot and are more accurate than the Fal, but they're also more temperamental.

Posted: 9/17/2019 3:30:40 PM EST

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I should probably clarify that I have a LWRC REPR for DMR work. Easily weighs 20 pounds with optic and bipod, etc. Fantastic at range though.

I was wanting something that could be carried vs only useful in static position.

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SBR'd or 14.5 P&W .308 AR platform since it would take the same mags.

Posted: 9/17/2019 3:31:00 PM EST

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Lmt mws

Posted: 9/17/2019 3:32:15 PM EST

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FAL

Posted: 9/17/2019 3:32:52 PM EST

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SCAR 17 or SR25

Posted: 9/17/2019 3:33:11 PM EST

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M1 Garand. Go with a classic. Sure, the M14 clones or FALs work, but there is something to be said for wood and steel.

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Unless it’s a navy mk1 M1 your gonna spend and waste a lot of time and money rebarreling and still have short comings due ammo pressures and what not.....

Posted: 9/17/2019 3:33:49 PM EST

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I should probably clarify that I have a LWRC REPR for DMR work. Easily weighs 20 pounds with optic and bipod, etc. Fantastic at range though.

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My Scar 17 with TA11 3.5x acog is pretty mobile.

Posted: 9/17/2019 3:34:43 PM EST

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Scar 17

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This.

Posted: 9/17/2019 3:35:42 PM EST

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FAL

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I want

Posted: 9/17/2019 3:37:46 PM EST

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Armalite AR 10. Own a piece of American history.

Posted: 9/17/2019 3:39:05 PM EST

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FAL was the best of the battle rifles.

Posted: 9/17/2019 3:39:47 PM EST

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SR-25 pattern AR, and plenty of spare parts to keep it running for years to come

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This is the best now.

Posted: 9/17/2019 3:42:00 PM EST

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A CZ Rep told a buddy of mine that the BR versions won't be available in the states until 2020.

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Hopefully not proprietary mags.

Posted: 9/17/2019 3:42:17 PM EST

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"7.62 Battle Rifle" implies the cold war classics, so I'll vote FAL. DSA's new "Improved Battle Rifle" line blends some modern updates on the old war horse, though they are expensive.

For cost-effectiveness, the modern AR-pattern .308s are hard to beat. $800 at PSA gets you a lot of rifle. Windham has a bunch at $1200 that are pretty good. And if you've got the pockets for them, Larue, LMT, KAC, etc are all out there too.

I'm personally most curious about the Tavor 7. First ones have shipped, I'm letting everyone else be the guinea pigs.

Posted: 9/17/2019 3:43:25 PM EST

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HK 51k

Simply tits

Posted: 9/17/2019 3:44:16 PM EST

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HK 51k

Simply tits

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YISSSS

handheld multi-shot flashbang grenade!

Posted: 9/17/2019 3:44:22 PM EST

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I have an Imbel FAL and a Polytech AK.

I prefer the AK. It's not as heavy, the trigger is better, I can pack more ammo in a 90 round Chinese drum.
It's easier to clean as well and goes bang every time with SABP ammo.

It's also more accurate.

Posted: 9/17/2019 3:56:26 PM EST

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The IWI galil ace looks pretty cool also... I just wonder how accurate it is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk5L7UnS2AA

Posted: 9/17/2019 3:59:01 PM EST

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AR15 in 5.56.

Posted: 9/17/2019 4:01:12 PM EST

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NDM in 7.62x51

Posted: 9/17/2019 4:03:11 PM EST

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POF's ar15 sized ar10.
Reading the article on it and it sounds cool as hell.

Posted: 9/17/2019 4:03:26 PM EST

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HK 51k

Simply tits

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Please tell me that is 2 20 round mags welded together. Because If it is, you might be the coolest man alive.

Posted: 9/17/2019 4:05:36 PM EST

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Colt Commando.

Posted: 9/17/2019 4:07:09 PM EST

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Daniel Defense DD5 V4 in 6.5 Creedmoor... It’s 2019 why even bother with .308 anymore if you’re starting from scratch?

https://danieldefense.com/dd5-v4-6-5-creedmoor.html

Posted: 9/17/2019 4:07:10 PM EST

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Please tell me that is 2 20 round mags welded together. Because If it is, you might be the coolest man alive.

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HK 51k

Simply tits

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Please tell me that is 2 20 round mags welded together. Because If it is, you might be the coolest man alive.

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Posted: 9/17/2019 4:09:45 PM EST

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SCAR17 and/or LMT MWS Defender.

Posted: 9/17/2019 4:11:10 PM EST

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Galil ACE in 308 or do the Larue 308 UU w/ tAR barrel

Posted: 9/17/2019 4:11:35 PM EST

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Hopefully not proprietary mags.

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A CZ Rep told a buddy of mine that the BR versions won't be available in the states until 2020.

But yes, I do like.

Hopefully not proprietary mags.

Supposedly SR-25 mag compatible.

Posted: 9/17/2019 4:12:15 PM EST

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https://gundigest.com/wp-content/uploads/Daniel-Defense-DD5.jpg

Daniel Defense DD5 V4 in 6.5 Creedmoor... It’s 2019 why even bother with .308 anymore if you’re starting from scratch?

https://danieldefense.com/dd5-v4-6-5-creedmoor.html

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Well, considering the fact that 7.62x51 shoots bigger bullets and the overwhelming majority of shooting is done within 500 yards............

Posted: 9/17/2019 4:12:21 PM EST

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KAC SR-25

Posted: 9/17/2019 4:13:19 PM EST

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Please tell me that is 2 20 round mags welded together. Because If it is, you might be the coolest man alive.

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Ol Ralph at RDTS did that

Posted: 9/17/2019 4:15:33 PM EST

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I've owned an RRA AR-10, PTR-91 and M1A. I have not owned or handled a FAL or SCAR or any other 7.62x51 battle rifle. But I'm partial to the M1A, it feels the best to me and I shoot it well.

Posted: 9/17/2019 4:16:14 PM EST

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KAC SR25

Posted: 9/17/2019 4:18:22 PM EST

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Posted: 9/17/2019 4:19:48 PM EST

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(Pulled from google, not mine)

Posted: 9/17/2019 4:22:33 PM EST

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Ol Ralph at RDTS did that

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Please tell me that is 2 20 round mags welded together. Because If it is, you might be the coolest man alive.

Ol Ralph at RDTS did that

It is awesome.

Posted: 9/17/2019 4:23:35 PM EST

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Recently I've been curious about

Posted: 9/17/2019 4:25:31 PM EST

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It is awesome.

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Osprey21 has one or 8 of these I believe.

Posted: 9/17/2019 4:25:37 PM EST

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Well, considering the fact that 7.62x51 shoots bigger bullets and the overwhelming majority of shooting is done within 500 yards............

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So your argument is that 6.5cm is effective at such a long range it’s unnecessary and an older, less capable round should be used for the same role in a DMR role? Great logic. Also 500 yards is 5.56 with a 1-6x optic territory. Don’t even bother with a battle rifle in that case...

Posted: 9/17/2019 4:29:20 PM EST

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So your argument is that 6.5cm is effective at such a long range it’s unnecessary and an older, less capable round should be used for the same role in a DMR role? Great logic. Also 500 yards is 5.56 with a 1-6x optic territory. Don’t even bother with a battle rifle in that case...

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No, I'm saying if you're not shooting past 500m you won't see any difference in external ballistics while having superior internal ballistics. All this while still being able to take advantage of a more commonly available cartridge.

Posted: 9/17/2019 4:29:49 PM EST

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FAL

Posted: 9/17/2019 4:30:23 PM EST

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Armalite Ar-10.

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Posted: 9/17/2019 4:30:25 PM EST

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POF's ar15 sized ar10.
Reading the article on it and it sounds cool as hell.

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This. POF Revolution 6.81lbs, accurate, and durable as any AR15/10.

Posted: 9/17/2019 4:32:57 PM EST

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Madsen LAR

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Posted: 9/17/2019 4:33:23 PM EST

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Colt 901

Posted: 9/17/2019 4:37:01 PM EST

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I really like roller locks so

PTR91

Posted: 9/17/2019 4:39:00 PM EST

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I didn't know the PoF Revolution existed.

If it performs, I'd get that or the SCAR. 308 rifles are too heavy and those two seem the closest to "standard".

Posted: 9/17/2019 4:42:35 PM EST

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Ace!

Posted: 9/17/2019 4:43:39 PM EST

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I have an LMT MWS with the slick side receiver. It's a heavy pig, but I've never had any issues with it. It's a pretty good entry in the "AR-10" category.

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