Help pick my next rifle...

[RedLS1GTO]

I am looking for something new (to me). I prefer to stay in the realm of military type of rifles, preferably American this time and am looking at something in 7.62x51 (.308) although I could be swayed from that. I've always wanted an M1A. My first rifle qual was with an M14. It would be a nice compliment to the Garands and the m1903. The downer there is that while my '03 and Garand actually have history, you of course can't buy a MILSURP M14 so even with all of the hardware that is available, it would at best be "close" but not quite. I'm shying away from the AR-10 at the moment simply because I have a hell of a lot of AR based rifles and want to try something different.

Since a really good "sniper" platform is out of the current budget I've been looking at the various Remington 700 variants. A 700P with some goodies can make a hell of a nice rifle that can reach out and touch something from a long way away.

Any thoughts from the peanut gallery?



A note for Canadians:
Why would I want such an evil device? Because I f**king can.

[lander]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C14_Timberwolf

[LATB]

I considered the Remington 700. But ended up with a Kimber.

https://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/o...ber-today.html

[RedLS1GTO]

.338 Lapua.

Want. But I'm too cheap.

[RedLS1GTO]

Originally Posted by LATB

I considered the Remington 700. But ended up with a Kimber.

https://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/o...ber-today.html

I've owned 2 Kimber firearms. 1 was spectacular. 1 was a piece of sh*t with constant problems. Their customer service was equally awful in trying to get it resolved.

Defective products happen. I understand that sometimes something gets out that's less than perfect more than anybody. Hell, I'm a quality engineer. It's what I do every day. I can live with that, but when it comes to customer service, I hold grudges. Kimber is on my "Will not buy" list at the moment.

[SQUIRMIN VERMIN 84]

I too, qualified with the M14 and it was love at first shot. Next best thing(for me anyway), to MILSURP was Springfield Armory M1A
and after a lot of reading, stare and compare, I chose the SuperMatch version. 1/2 minute angle hooded rotational rear sight, bedded
heavier stock, NM sights(.062 post) and air gauged premium blued barrel. That was about 7 years ago but today's Super Match is with
a stainless Douglas barrel. The heavier stock is nice for the range but I picked a Viet Nam Era MILSURP synthetic stock(brownish with the cutout for selector)
and bedded that to my receiver. Now I can have a stock for range and one lighter one for field. I love this rifle!

Today's specs: http://www.springfield-armory.com/wp.../03/SA9802.pdf

[Grey Ghost]

I would go for a Whitworth sniper rifle

[Stangkiller]

I really want a .300 blk SBR with a silencer.

Although a .338 lapua would be really nice to have.

[Stangkiller]

Originally Posted by Stangkiller

I really want a .300 blk SBR with a silencer.

Although a .338 lapua would be really nice to have.

Last time out at the 1,000yrd range, the guys kept talking about the Savage Model: 10/110 FCP HS Precision or 112 target, chambered in 300 win mag, 308, and 338

[RED-85-Z51]

BMG 50CAL

[69camfrk]

Look at the Ruger American. Huge bang for the buck, no pun intended. I have to leave for work, but if I can think about it, I'll send you an email with some good info.

[Stangkiller]

Originally Posted by RED-85-Z51

BMG 50CAL

A friend of mine picked up a 50bmg, the problem is he can't find a range that will let him shoot it. My range specifically bans the 50 but allows the 338

[LATB]

Originally Posted by RedLS1GTO

I've owned 2 Kimber firearms. 1 was spectacular. 1 was a piece of sh*t with constant problems. Their customer service was equally awful in trying to get it resolved.

Defective products happen. I understand that sometimes something gets out that's less than perfect more than anybody. Hell, I'm a quality engineer. It's what I do every day. I can live with that, but when it comes to customer service, I hold grudges. Kimber is on my "Will not buy" list at the moment.

That's too bad.

Mine is like buttah.
And has been good luck to me as well. Two times out with the Kimber...two kills.

[Fastguy]

I like the Socom 16. Almost bought one last year.

[Grey Ghost]

Wilson Combat Introduces .308 Super Sniper | Shooting Illustrated

[nhlgopens]

Take your pick...

OOW Line - Semi Auto - Guns

[American Made]

I love my M1A more than any other rifle out there.

[Jobaka]

Originally Posted by nhlgopens

Take your pick...

OOW Line - Semi Auto - Guns

Nice.

M240-SLR

SKU: 12976814-SLR
Availability: In stock
$13,917.53

How many do I have to buy to get a volume discount?

[DAB]

MP10.

[RedLS1GTO]

Originally Posted by nhlgopens

Take your pick...

OOW Line - Semi Auto - Guns

O. M. G.

The 1918A3 is awesome. I really might add that to the list of things to start saving for. The fact that it is built with USGI parts puts it at a new level.

I have been lucky enough to get to put a lot of rounds downrange through some of the most amazing weapons in existence. There is absolutely nothing that I love to shoot more than the 240.

Of course if I spent $13k+ on (a semi-auto version of) it, the first round would be AT me as I ran away from my wife.

Originally Posted by American Made

I love my M1A more than any other rifle out there.

Still what I'm leaning towards for the NEXT purchase although I am going to check out some of what has been put up here.



Keep 'em coming!