The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - M1A or Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle AND AK-47/AR-15

chadio · May 15, 2012, 11:45 AM

checkmyswag -

Have you thought about the cost of ammo for each rifle? As I see it, the AK will be the cheapest to feed, followed by the AR, followed by the .308's (most expensive round).

Have you experienced the recoil of each rifle? In my experience, a .308 bolt (the Ruger Gunsite) will recoil the most, followed by the M1A, then the AK, and the AR will recoil the least.

Do you plan on adding optics or shooting open sights? What range do you plan on shooting?

Good luck, let us know how you decide, and whatever you get, practice with it.

May 15, 2012, 11:45 AM	#39
chadio Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2011 Posts: 931	checkmyswag - Have you thought about the cost of ammo for each rifle? As I see it, the AK will be the cheapest to feed, followed by the AR, followed by the .308's (most expensive round). Have you experienced the recoil of each rifle? In my experience, a .308 bolt (the Ruger Gunsite) will recoil the most, followed by the M1A, then the AK, and the AR will recoil the least. Do you plan on adding optics or shooting open sights? What range do you plan on shooting? Good luck, let us know how you decide, and whatever you get, practice with it. __________________ Ex - Navy, Persian Gulf Veteran. Loved shooting the M14, 1911, M60, M2