My choice for a .308 platform

I wish I could afford 308!

Right now the cost keeps me from getting one, but I have always loved the FAL.
I never really found a bolt-gun in 308 I yearned for. Not enough come with iron sights, which are a must for me. I do like shooting an old 30-06 Mauser with receiver peep sight, and it uses the same bullets as 308 so it sorta counts

 

Savage 10FCP-SR

GG&G mount

Vortex Viper 6 X 24 X 50 First focal Plane http://www.opticsplanet.com/vortex-viper-pst-6-24x50-ffp-riflescope.html

Paperwork on the ThunderBeast suppressor ought to be here any day now

 

I have two 308s, the one above and the Gunsite Scout. I mounted a 2X7X32 Redfield on the scout in the rear position (non scout) and I love it. It is a fast, well balanced easy to handle rifle with a nice trigger. It comes standard with the traditional iron sights and a forward picatinny. If you use a scout scope with a quick mount you can easily switch to iron sights. They retail for around $800. One very nice feature is it comes with spacers for the stock so that us tall guys can adjust the length of pull.

http://www.ruger.com/products/gunsiteScoutRifle/models.html

 

Savage 110 FTW
I have 3 or 4 308s
if I was to buy one entry level rifle today today it would be a Savage promotional rifle (w/scope) for $349
I would not touch a Scout Rifle, nor would I buy a Stevens (don't ask)

How do I post a pic from my puter?

 

My long range bolt gun -

 

Spikes tactical upper and lower
Luther AR stock
18" Wilson arms barrel 1/10 twist
Leupold scope and mount
very basic lower parts kit (being upgraded now will fill you in when I know details)

 

Still breaking it in but have been really happy with the accuracy. First trip out with it we were keeping pretty tight groups towards the end. Longest to date is 200 yards. Hoping to stretch its legs some time soon.

 

I'm hoping with the 18" barrel and the 1/10 twist to reach out about 500-600 yards will now more after I get to the 300 yard range and test the accuracy

 

At this point in time, having sold my M1A and all accoutrements, my preferred ".308 platform" is the H&K 91 in 7.62X51, for which I have all the various pieces-parts which make it a "system" or "platform". I am more fond of my FAL tho it's a few bits short of being a "system".

 

My AR in .308 - Adams Arms Small Frame .308 Patrol Enhanced - piston AR. Photo is not of mine, but looks just like this one: