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Not an AK but I value the thinking here!
I am itching for a new 308 in the $1,000 range and have honed the list to a (1) DPMS LR 308 Classic with 20" barrel and a railed handguard or an AP4 16" carbine with a ff tube, or (2) PTR 91 16" carbine.
1. DPMS - AR platform is super accurate and easy to scope.
2. DMPS - mags run about $30 each and I'd need to pick up at least 5 extra on top of the 2 that are included to feel comfortable so +$150.
3. DMPS ergos are excellent.
4. DPMS - not crazy about their 5.56 products but the 308 offerings seem to be pretty robust and reliable after an initial break-in period.
1. HK 91 rifles are crazy reliable and robust.
2. HK 91 ergos are marginal but I absolutely love the collapsing stock and have an extra on hand.
3. HK 91 - I have an extra wide forearm and bipod off of an 93 that would fit the 16" carbine perfectly.
4. Mags are cheaper than a gallon of gas and I have a small box full siting in the attic.
I think both platforms are screaming bargains right now in the $900 to $1,100 range - but I can only get one.
What say the hive?
(PS. Please don't say FAL Para for as bit more $$$ and mess up my thinking!)
I am itching for a new 308 in the $1,000 range and have honed the list to a (1) DPMS LR 308 Classic with 20" barrel and a railed handguard or an AP4 16" carbine with a ff tube, or (2) PTR 91 16" carbine.
1. DPMS - AR platform is super accurate and easy to scope.
2. DMPS - mags run about $30 each and I'd need to pick up at least 5 extra on top of the 2 that are included to feel comfortable so +$150.
3. DMPS ergos are excellent.
4. DPMS - not crazy about their 5.56 products but the 308 offerings seem to be pretty robust and reliable after an initial break-in period.
1. HK 91 rifles are crazy reliable and robust.
2. HK 91 ergos are marginal but I absolutely love the collapsing stock and have an extra on hand.
3. HK 91 - I have an extra wide forearm and bipod off of an 93 that would fit the 16" carbine perfectly.
4. Mags are cheaper than a gallon of gas and I have a small box full siting in the attic.
I think both platforms are screaming bargains right now in the $900 to $1,100 range - but I can only get one.
What say the hive?
(PS. Please don't say FAL Para for as bit more $$$ and mess up my thinking!)