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FlyerZ · August 8, 2012, 12:15 PM

New user here and I've been searching for a rifle.

I'm looking for a .308 that is portable (contradiction in terms? maybe so), i.e can fit in a backpack.

Here are the features I'm looking for:

1. telescoping (adjustable LOP) & folding stock
2. 18" barrel (have read that 16" is too short on a .308, 18" seems like good compromise)
3. Rails for scope and forend grip

So far I've found the SCAR17S (though it lacks the barrel length I want) and the DSArms SA58 FAL Para Carbine (after adding optional rails). I like the versatility of the swappable uppers on LWRC R.E.P.R. but dont know if you can fit it with a folding stock.

Any others I'm overlooking? I'd like something that is (in order of priority) 1. reliable, 2. accurate, and 3. versatile given the above features.

Don't care about being cool or trendy....which is why I'm resisting the SCAR...just want something that works.

Thanks for your input.

August 8, 2012, 12:15 PM	#1
FlyerZ Junior Member Join Date: August 8, 2012 Posts: 3	Which 308 fits the bill? New user here and I've been searching for a rifle. I'm looking for a .308 that is portable (contradiction in terms? maybe so), i.e can fit in a backpack. Here are the features I'm looking for: 1. telescoping (adjustable LOP) & folding stock 2. 18" barrel (have read that 16" is too short on a .308, 18" seems like good compromise) 3. Rails for scope and forend grip So far I've found the SCAR17S (though it lacks the barrel length I want) and the DSArms SA58 FAL Para Carbine (after adding optional rails). I like the versatility of the swappable uppers on LWRC R.E.P.R. but dont know if you can fit it with a folding stock. Any others I'm overlooking? I'd like something that is (in order of priority) 1. reliable, 2. accurate, and 3. versatile given the above features. Don't care about being cool or trendy....which is why I'm resisting the SCAR...just want something that works. Thanks for your input.