L1A1 -vs- Bushmaster DCM

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - L1A1 -vs- Bushmaster DCM

Posted: 8/29/2002 7:59:01 AM EDT

I need your help...I can get the L1A1 for $475.00 (thru my ffl who orders from SOG)

Or I can wait another month and get the Bushie.
I already have a V-match (20") that I love.

I know you will say get both (and I will eventually), but which one should I get first?

Posted: 8/29/2002 10:19:04 AM EDT

[#1]

Can you tell us who makes the L1A1 first?

Posted: 8/29/2002 10:35:12 AM EDT

[#2]

From what I've been told, Century makes 'em for SOG.

I have no idea what reciever it is, or for that matter if it's inch or metric.

I was kinda hoping someone on this board has had experience w/ SOG L1A1's.

Posted: 8/29/2002 10:39:41 AM EDT

[#3]

I believe they are on Imbel receivers, but I would call and varify that.

Posted: 8/29/2002 12:21:20 PM EDT

[#4]

For that price, I doubt there built on Imbel receivers. Most of the inexpensive Century guns are built on Hesse receivers.

-Troy

Posted: 8/29/2002 1:24:09 PM EDT

[#5]

Depends on what you want it for. Quality milsurp 308 is not guaranteed, so compare prices of new ammo as well. Century seems to be getting better at FAL builds; less bitching on FALfiles. Depending on the build headspace/bbl condition, the basic FAL will range from 2" to 4" 100 yd groups. I enjoyed building 2 FALs, but had great local help. Great power for the money.

Posted: 8/29/2002 10:18:24 PM EDT

[#6]

The L1A1 will be lucky to get better than 4" groups @ 100 yards. The BM should get MOA @ 100 yards. Remember the old saying: only accurate rifles are interesting.

Posted: 8/30/2002 9:06:51 AM EDT

[#7]

I think you should get the DCM first, since I have one for sale. :) E. mail me if you're interested. Great gun, only 300 rounds through it, with extras, and a reasonable price. Can't beat it.

Posted: 8/30/2002 10:03:40 AM EDT

[#8]

A friend of mine bought one of those $400 L1A1's and he is hell pressed to get a good consistent grouping with it. Kill zone but not gnats' ass accuracy...

Posted: 8/30/2002 11:21:23 AM EDT

[#9]

Hell, I wasn't expecting a tack driver from a surplus auto-loader.

I like the look of them....I'm always trying to get "shock value" out of my father in law when we shoot.

His jaw dropped to the ground when I pulled out my V-match last month! After shooting a few 30 rounders thru it, he was grinning from ear to ear.

I'd like to see that reaction with the L1A1. I scored a bunch of 10" and 12" round plates from the scarp bin at work (10" is 0.25" T-304 stainless and the 12" is 0.375" T-316 stainless) that I will be fabricating knock downs from.

If I can hit them at 50 yards offhand I'd be happy.

Posted: 8/30/2002 11:55:58 AM EDT

[#10]

Duke1284 You didn't list your e-mail.
Interested in your DCM.

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