Hey all, I'm sure this has been done before but couldn't find a straight up comparison. Got about 3 k for a heavy hitter and think I have it narrowed down to these 2. Any opinions as which to get would be appreciated. I understand what I'm going to be doing with it is important, however I'm looking for best all around rifle here. Taking many things into account, including accuracy, dependability, value, ect. You guys with AR-10's and M1's try to convince me otherwise....

I say Scar, down size is the availability of aftermarket parts(not that it needs any) and mags.

The HK91, is not bad however parts are expensive. Upgrades are difficult to include adding optics.

FAL is not a bad option, the mags and parts are plentiful. Not as accurate as the SCAR or AR10 however it is not a bad option.

The M1A or M14 clones are pretty good. They are difficult to scope if your plans are to use optics.

RFB, is like a Unicorn. Can barely see any.

I have read great reviews in regards to the DPMS LR308 rifles.

AR10's are accurate and parts are readily available.

There are the RRA LAR8, I have read mixed reviews.

There is the Saiga 308 that you can have converted.

There is also the LMT 308 that the Brits are using. I have seen good reviews but it is pricey.

These are good times for firearms, bad times for most peoples wallets.

Then there are a plethora of bolt action 308's as well.

claw mounts are quite easy to mount.....

If you've got 3k to spend, why not get an OBR?

I have a G3 clone, FAL, M1A, RFB, AR-10 and SCAR 17s.

The SCAR is the best by far.

G3 problems are a really bad trigger, really dirty action, very poor ergonomics and balance. The worst 308 rifle of the group

FAL is almost perfect, only problem is accuracy is just ok and no where near as accurate as a AR-10 or SCAR

M1A is almost perfect, but accuracy is really poor compared to a AR-10 or SCAR. Almost the best rifle to shoot standing

RFB is a toy, unreliable and ok accuracy.

AR-10 is very very accurate, great trigger and lots of cool way to customize, but very nose heavy, best for shooting off bench.

The SCAR is not the best in all but does everything very well, it is very accurate, controls are great, trigger is good, recoil is less than any of the above rifles, AND the most comfortable to shoot standing.

This is how I see battle rifles:

AR-10: Very accurate, best for a semi-auto sniper rifle
FAL: Very durable and reliable, but not the most accurate, best for SHTF
HK-91: I love this one just because I can run a registered HK full-auto trigger pack with it
M1A: Classic looks, but not my first choice for a modern battle rifle
SCAR-H: Most modern battle rifle with ambi controls but it is expensive

Anyone have any experience with FNAR's? Where would they stand in the conversation? Guess they are in the AR-10 category...

I see your point, but I think if we look at the advancements in the past
60 years you can't deny the fact that we can make better, more user
Friendly stuff when companies are not trying to do it on the cheap.

I have 2 91's and 2 SCAR17's and the first guns to grab would be the scars, lighter, less recoil, lighter oh did I say lighter with less recoil?

I've owned an HK-91 and have a SCAR-17S. SCAR is light years better than the HK. Buy the SCAR, you won't be sorry.

I would say SCAR.
Then Ar pattern.
Then M14.
FAL.
HK pattern.
AK.

For very similar reasons as posted in above posts. I have a Scar16, not the 17, but base myXP with the 16 against other 308 rifles and the scar package in 308 could only be the winner. I have had all those listed in my response. I only have the Ar10's and M14––and a Scar17 some day. thinking of selling the M14 to fund the Scar 17.

It's common knowledge that they require work to become that accurate.

Are you contending that out of the box, the M14 type can compete accuracy wise with the box stock AR10 or SCAR?

<–––– Witch-king says to buy the FAL...and ammo.