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

imp · August 7, 2012, 06:01 PM

Since I'm spending your money, I'm going with the M1A/M14. I'm not sure what you can do with the Ruger Gunsite and AR/AK that you can't do just as well with the M14. Maybe hunt deer in certain states that don't allow semi-auto, but I have a feeling that if you were much of a hunter, you would have a dedicated hunting rig before playing with scout rifles and semi-autos.

Guess I'm biased. I hate AK's, and I sold both my AR's, and I'm not sure that I would have a use for a short barrel .308

The older I get, the less I need the ability to fire ammunition quickly, and more of a need to shoot more accuratly, and at greater distance. But, as the old folks say, your mileage may vary.

August 7, 2012, 06:01 PM	#82
imp Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2006 Posts: 626	Since I'm spending your money, I'm going with the M1A/M14. I'm not sure what you can do with the Ruger Gunsite and AR/AK that you can't do just as well with the M14. Maybe hunt deer in certain states that don't allow semi-auto, but I have a feeling that if you were much of a hunter, you would have a dedicated hunting rig before playing with scout rifles and semi-autos. Guess I'm biased. I hate AK's, and I sold both my AR's, and I'm not sure that I would have a use for a short barrel .308 The older I get, the less I need the ability to fire ammunition quickly, and more of a need to shoot more accuratly, and at greater distance. But, as the old folks say, your mileage may vary.