7.62x51 Which one to chose?

[gillman7]

I would steer shy of the SOCOMS I haven't seen many of them run very well and I have sure seen a couple of the same ones sold quite a few times. The Scout squad and full size seem to run A LOT better.

Hey Kurt, do you see a big difference in accuracy between the Scout squad, and full size? Can you tell a big recoil difference? I am thinking about one, and am leaning toward the Scout squad, but don't want to sacrifice accuracy. Mechanically does one break more often? Basically if you were to buy one today, which one would you buy?

 

[Bootleggn]

Century psl's are always fun

 

[44minimum]

For me at least, tactical rifle means you want accuracy. Of those choices you listed, DP ms would be my first choice or maybe like someone suggested, A DS A fal type because of cheaper magazines.

 

[criticalbass]

I saw hunting mentioned somewhere above. All I can contribute to this is to remind about the 5 rounds or less requirement on deer rifles.
CB

 

[stevencmt]

Unless I am wrong, and please tell me if I am. I can get a 5rd mag for these rifles.

 

[12gabackup]

I know that the Spingfield M1A factory mounts have been know to work loose but, I've not heard of Smith Enterprise mounts having problems.

http://www.smithenterprise.com/products09.html

 

[stevencmt]

I know several guys like the M1A's, but they're really a little out of my range. I also prefer a pistol grip, not that I wouldn't consider one if it was the right price.

 

[12gabackup]

Here's one that might be worth watching: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=139149057
It might sell in the price range you stated. The mags look like the cheaper T57s (Taiwan) but they work well.

 

[KurtM]

Ron's mount (Smith Enterprises) is the same as the old Brookfeild machine mount. It is the best of the best for M1A mounts and the exact same one that Crane WELDS onto the M-14s they build for the Navy. I have played around with the old Brookfeild and when I say weld is the only good way, it is the only good way I ever found or heard of, out side of the dedicated scope reciever that LRP makes.

 

[AKguy1985]

bassett makes a good mount for the M1A as well