Centurian22
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I know this has been hashed out a million times before but for anyone willing to share their input on my situation, I greatly appreciate it.
I own a .308 bolt action and reload for .308 (among others). I eventually want to purchase my first centerfire semi-auto rifle. I really like the AR platform in 5.56 and possibly 300blk, I like the adaptability, modularity, and wide spread use of and (usualy) availability of ammo / components. I like that if things happen there is a second caliber that I can make use of if I come across a chance to obtain some.
However all that being said, I like the idea of sticking with less calibers because its one less to stock, keep track of, and be on the lookout for. Most of my reloads would be kept separate between bolt and semi aside from a stock of 'plinking' rounds that I would load and keep that could be used in either. I like the stopping power of .308 but don't feel that .223 is inferior or incapable. I like that there are some things a .223 could probably do better or at least more efficiently with less waste than .308.
Last set of factors: I have a pretty good idea of what I would like in an AR and what it should cost me ($1000-$1400 likely: 5.56 chamber, 1:7 or 1:8 twist, long free float hand guard etc. still debating 16" or 20" barrel). I have NO idea what to look for in the semi auto .308 world outside of the DPMS LR-308 or the S&W M&P10. I would like to stay in a similar price point but could bump it a couple hundred for the 'perfect' solution.
Any help or input is greatly appreciated. Sorry for dredging an old channel.
Thanks!
I own a .308 bolt action and reload for .308 (among others). I eventually want to purchase my first centerfire semi-auto rifle. I really like the AR platform in 5.56 and possibly 300blk, I like the adaptability, modularity, and wide spread use of and (usualy) availability of ammo / components. I like that if things happen there is a second caliber that I can make use of if I come across a chance to obtain some.
However all that being said, I like the idea of sticking with less calibers because its one less to stock, keep track of, and be on the lookout for. Most of my reloads would be kept separate between bolt and semi aside from a stock of 'plinking' rounds that I would load and keep that could be used in either. I like the stopping power of .308 but don't feel that .223 is inferior or incapable. I like that there are some things a .223 could probably do better or at least more efficiently with less waste than .308.
Last set of factors: I have a pretty good idea of what I would like in an AR and what it should cost me ($1000-$1400 likely: 5.56 chamber, 1:7 or 1:8 twist, long free float hand guard etc. still debating 16" or 20" barrel). I have NO idea what to look for in the semi auto .308 world outside of the DPMS LR-308 or the S&W M&P10. I would like to stay in a similar price point but could bump it a couple hundred for the 'perfect' solution.
Any help or input is greatly appreciated. Sorry for dredging an old channel.
Thanks!