M1A or S&W M&P-10

[Gman]

Of course if you are looking for true battle rifle strength, reliability, decent or better accuracy, simplicity, easy to manage recoil, cheap magazines, run under any condition and eat any ammo you feed it, get a G3 pattern rifle.

Aren't G3 rifles rough on brass, or did something change?

[The Norseman]

M1A Scout Squad or SCAR 17

[merl]

Aren't G3 rifles rough on brass, or did something change?

They just make striped brass.

[spyder]

Not to throw another wrench out there, but I know where there is a Kel-Tec RFB going for $1700 right now with an AAC brake, and 24" barrel...

As far as the other two, I have had both and loved my POF. I had a SOCOM II, and it was neat, but just didn't do it for me. If you want to upgrade, later on you can have BP rebarrel an upper for you in 300 WSM and have a second upper with yet more long range performance. You can't do that with a M1 of any kind...

BP's other suggestion of a battle rifle like the Hk91... amazing... that's all. My 91 has to be one of my most missed firearms of all time. It will cost you a bit more to get one though unless you go generic.

[jmg8550]

Nothing but M1a. However I would pass on any Springfield and send the extra money on a Fulton or lRB

I have a Springfield M1A that is all USGI except the receiver and stock, came that way from Springfield. It was built by Glen Nelson. And I'll put it up against any LRB or Fulton Armory rifle. Oh, and "M1A" is trademarked by Springfield. The other rifles are M14S or just M14.

Back to OP topic... Get an M1A, you will not regret it.

[68Charger]

and I just see more emotional responses.. (except for Bert- can always count on you to be impartial)

if you REALLY want to be pure in the emotional dept, you'll stick with a M1 Garand...

That being said, I'd LOVE an M1 Garand in .308! (I know, blaspheme to some)

I'm just making the point that this decision is LARGELY an emotional one to many... a Bolt action would be accurate, but follow up shots require completely re-aquiring your target in the scope.
There is a reason the SASS platform was created- with the right brake, follow up shots are much more devastating to your enemy.

decide what you want the rifle to do, and then go from there. Ignore single-line responses, because they don't provide ANY info, other than some stranger's opinion.

[Gman]

or

Is one really 'sexier' than the other?

[KevDen2005]

If anyone has a M1A Scout I would love to hear your thoughts on that versus the full 22 inch barrel.

[Aloha_Shooter]

Far be it from me to tell someone else how to spend his money but this clip captures my feeling about your question ...

[merl]

or

Is one really 'sexier' than the other?

Yes, that adjustable stock. ick