Naaman
09-08-2014, 07:13
I've been reading around the forums to get a feel for some weapons to add to my collection.
I am already familiar with the AR pattern, so that one is next on my list. My plan is to have a few different rifles, each for a different purpose. Also, I want all of my weapons of a given type to fire the same caliber ammo. My choice for the rifle is .308 since it is commonly available and heavier than the 5.56. Also, the next gun on my list (Rem700) is one that I'd much rather have in .308.
Up till recently, I was looking at getting three rifles: an AR-10, an M-14 (still not sure which make), and the Remington 700. After looking over some specs and options, I might just cut the M-14 from the list. Does anyone here think it is worthwhile, or does it overlap too much with an AR-10?
The purpose of the guns is primarily to train with, but also to survive with if necessary. I use an AR at work, and I like the ergonomics of the platform better than any other I have tried (far better than the AK, for that matter).
I reason that having everything shoot the same ammo provides me with more flexibility in general (if one gun is down, I can still use all my ammo by picking up another one). What wisdom am I overlooking here? Any reason why it's better to have a variety of calibers?
I appreciate the feedback!
I am already familiar with the AR pattern, so that one is next on my list. My plan is to have a few different rifles, each for a different purpose. Also, I want all of my weapons of a given type to fire the same caliber ammo. My choice for the rifle is .308 since it is commonly available and heavier than the 5.56. Also, the next gun on my list (Rem700) is one that I'd much rather have in .308.
Up till recently, I was looking at getting three rifles: an AR-10, an M-14 (still not sure which make), and the Remington 700. After looking over some specs and options, I might just cut the M-14 from the list. Does anyone here think it is worthwhile, or does it overlap too much with an AR-10?
The purpose of the guns is primarily to train with, but also to survive with if necessary. I use an AR at work, and I like the ergonomics of the platform better than any other I have tried (far better than the AK, for that matter).
I reason that having everything shoot the same ammo provides me with more flexibility in general (if one gun is down, I can still use all my ammo by picking up another one). What wisdom am I overlooking here? Any reason why it's better to have a variety of calibers?
I appreciate the feedback!