i am looking to get a 308 semi auto and i am between the fal or the m1a. it will be used for target/plinking. can anyone give pros/cons and explain the difference between inch and metric pattern. price is really not an issue as the m1a is in the 1500 range.
Take your pick, the PTR-91 or the FN/FAL. Which one would you choose and why? Both rifles have a quality reputation, both fire 308 winchester, and both rifles are "about" the same price.
The PTR-91:
From the PTR website PTR G.I. model - Item # 915300 Suggested retail price: $999.00 flash...
Lets say that your looking at 2 rifles to buy:
Rifle A cost around $1,200, has a solid reputation, great quality and comes with a lifetime warranty.
Rifle B cost around $500, has hit and miss quality, and comes with a 1 year warranty.
Would you rather buy the less expensive rifle, and have...
Guys and gals this is a little article I threw together, and I would like your opinion on it.
This article is some of my opinions on the AK-47, AR-15 and the FN/FAL rifles.
Lets start from the very beginning:
Inserting a magazine
AK-47 uses a cam style magazine, where the magazine has to be...
I puchased this one for more than I thought it was worth. I was right it needed some work would not fire 1/2 the time, After much work and more money I have your average Century Metric R1A1.