What is the most reliable sub $1500 .308 rifle? - Page 2

SR420 · February 11, 2016, 07:14 PM

T100

HankC1 · February 11, 2016, 07:43 PM

No one mention 308 VEPR, Saiga or Zastava M77 built on most reliable AK/RPK?

P71pilot · February 12, 2016, 10:27 AM

I would love a Vepr, just so hard to find. I actually prefer AK type to any, as that is what I am used to and know. The saiga in my opinion has too thin of a receiver and, maybe the Vepr with its rpk receiver and trunnion might be stronger. Mags for the Vepr and saiga are also hard to get and pricey, mainly I am concerned about robustness and reliability, with accuracy and weight not for behind for priorities.

jersurf101 · February 12, 2016, 07:09 PM

I haven't seen anyone mention the FNAR either. These have always intrigued me but I have not fired one.

I suspect if you find the FAL unwieldy and heavy that you would feel the same way about the CETME. I would definitely hold one.

shaunpain · February 13, 2016, 01:17 AM

I just built a LR-308 type on Aero M5 receivers and would estimate that the total cost to completion was very modest, maybe $1000 or less. Only time will tell how reliable it will be, but it's definitely very accurate and only mildly unpleasant when shooting off a bipod. I haven't weighed it, but with an 18" bbl and optic, it feels like a good 10-12 lbs. That's pretty heavy if you ask me.

HankC1 · February 13, 2016, 08:41 AM

My Vepr 308 with converted M14 mag and modified Saiga handguard..

Picture of converter M14 mag vs factory Vepr mag

A converted Zastava 308 M77 also with converted M14 mag. Zastava still can be have under $600. I got my Vepr under $600 as well.

stagpanther · February 13, 2016, 08:47 AM

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I just built a LR-308 type on Aero M5 receivers and would estimate that the total cost to completion was very modest, maybe $1000 or less. Only time will tell how reliable it will be, but it's definitely very accurate and only mildly unpleasant when shooting off a bipod. I haven't weighed it, but with an 18" bbl and optic, it feels like a good 10-12 lbs. That's pretty heavy if you ask me.

I used an Aero lower on a recent 6.5 Creedmoor build and had all kinds of problems with it lining up with anyone's upper and the front pivot pin does not clear the side of the tang--did you have any issues with yours (or did you use Aero for both upper and lower)? sorry to divert from OP topic.

February 11, 2016, 07:14 PM	#26
SR420 Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 3,336	T100 __________________ The History and Development of the M14 EBR

February 12, 2016, 10:27 AM	#28
P71pilot Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2014 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 728	I would love a Vepr, just so hard to find. I actually prefer AK type to any, as that is what I am used to and know. The saiga in my opinion has too thin of a receiver and, maybe the Vepr with its rpk receiver and trunnion might be stronger. Mags for the Vepr and saiga are also hard to get and pricey, mainly I am concerned about robustness and reliability, with accuracy and weight not for behind for priorities. __________________ Without the 2nd amendment, all other rights would not exist

February 13, 2016, 01:17 AM	#30
shaunpain Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 854	I just built a LR-308 type on Aero M5 receivers and would estimate that the total cost to completion was very modest, maybe $1000 or less. Only time will tell how reliable it will be, but it's definitely very accurate and only mildly unpleasant when shooting off a bipod. I haven't weighed it, but with an 18" bbl and optic, it feels like a good 10-12 lbs. That's pretty heavy if you ask me. __________________ "Shut up, crime!"

February 11, 2016, 07:43 PM	#27
HankC1 Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 531	No one mention 308 VEPR, Saiga or Zastava M77 built on most reliable AK/RPK?

February 12, 2016, 07:09 PM	#29
jersurf101 Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2013 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 553	I haven't seen anyone mention the FNAR either. These have always intrigued me but I have not fired one. I suspect if you find the FAL unwieldy and heavy that you would feel the same way about the CETME. I would definitely hold one.

February 13, 2016, 08:41 AM	#31
HankC1 Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 531	My Vepr 308 with converted M14 mag and modified Saiga handguard.. Picture of converter M14 mag vs factory Vepr mag A converted Zastava 308 M77 also with converted M14 mag. Zastava still can be have under $600. I got my Vepr under $600 as well.