First Semi-Auto Riffle?

[B-Ry]

So I'm thinking my tax return this year should go towards my first semi-automatic rifle. I want the following:

10+ round mags
Well suited for long range (500+ m)
Good Accuracy
Very Reliable
$1500 at the VERY most, but prefer $600-$1000
Not super expensive to shoot


So far I've been looking at the FAL/L1A1, the M&P15R, M1A (probably too pricey), M1 Garand, BAR, and the AK47. What are your thoughts and what else is out there I haven't looked at?

[Marlin]

10+ round mags All
Well suited for long range (500+ m) Fal,M&P,M1A,Garand,BAR
Good Accuracy M1A,Garand,M&P,FAL,BAR
Very Reliable AK,Garand,FAL,M&P
$1500 at the VERY most, but prefer $600-$1000 AK,FAL,Garand,M&P.
Not super expensive to shoot At the moment the AK "might" be the best bet.


My opinion of course... For your parameters, the Ak clone may suit your needs the best all though the 7.62X39mm round is not the best choice for 500 yrd stuff.. You could always build an AR for a little less..

[B-Ry]

No other recommendations that I didn't mention? I was leaning towards the FAL and M&P already, so I'm not sure how to decide between the two. The M&P is a little less expensive to shoot, but besides that I'm not sure what other deciding factors there may be. Thanks.

[Marlin]

Well at the moment I would recomend the AR.. Parts avalibility,,, You can always get a differant upper if you feel like it.. It is, at the moment "cheaper" to shoot over .308... It won't hit as hard at 500+ yrds as the .308 but, it has proven itself just as accurate..

[7idl]

M1A
AR w/larger (>5.56) caliber upper
FAL

[B-Ry]

Or there's the HK G3 I suppose... ??

[Graves]

Save up a little more dough and get one that does it all...

[Delfuego]

http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21562

[sniper7]

Save up a little more dough and get one that does it all...

that is just gorgeous!

[275RLTW]

Go through the CMP for a M1A.