+1 on the POF 308. It's my dream rifle; will never let it go while I'm alive.Skiprr wrote:Personally, I don't place the price of a semi-auto .308 in the same range of a basic .223. My utility, go-to-for-everything rifle is a POF .308 purchased a few years ago. This is a lifetime rifle; I'll never let it go: viewtopic.php?f=87&t=14417&p=334792&hil ... ce#p334792" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.
Out of your described price range, but I think a .308 semi-auto purchase deserves more funding than a basic AR-15. Just sayin'.
One more thing. Assault rifles, by definition, are select-fire. There are no assault-type rifles. There are only sporting rifles or military rifles.
These usually run in the $2400 to $3000+ depending on what you have installed on the platform. Generally, with many pistols and rifles, you get what you pay for. There are exceptions, but a quality build or buy will cost you more. In this case, likely more than you've allowed for.
I love my .308. I tend to stick to bullets in the 150 grain range. Getting up into the high 170 and 185 grain range hurts my shoulder after a bit.
A 308 modern sporting rifle is a worthy aspiration. Best of luck.
LabRat