So, I want a .308

[Freak_090]

I want a semi-auto .308 and I am stuck between either the FN FAL or the CETME. Which is better, what are average prices, and where can I find them? (other than the interwebz of course)  

[OberFeldwebel]

Well the CETMEs I could find on a quick search.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/SearchResults.asp?SearchType=0&Keywords=CETME

~700?

Those FN FALs couldn't find anything other than parts kits and the Israeli one.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/SearchResults.asp?SearchType=0&Keywords=FN+FaL

Check it with highest price first.

Upwards of 2k+.  

[Freak_090]

Maybe for a Full-auto FAL but This one is only $700  

[Floyd]

Why not get a Springfield M1A?

Support our best military arsenal and have a piece of genuine US technology!

And almost every damn gun shop around here still has a half dozen of each model in stock.

http://springfield-armory.primediaoutdoors.com/SPstory17.php  

[OberFeldwebel]

Freak_090

Maybe for a Full-auto FAL but This one is only $700

eek
Those were full auto?
... ok yeah, nevermind.

Hmm, in my personal opinion I'd still go with the CETME.
There's something off putting to me with the FAL.  

[Freak_090]

I'll probably go with the CETME, I like the look a whole lot better.

BTW, you might want to check out AIMsurplus.com 's 8mm deal. 340 rounds on strippers for only $99 and $0.01 shipping to the 48 states.  

[OberFeldwebel]

Freak_090

I'll probably go with the CETME, I like the look a whole lot better.

BTW, you might want to check out AIMsurplus.com 's 8mm deal. 340 rounds on strippers for only $99 and $0.01 shipping to the 48 states.

... .01 shipping?
Is this some kind of a joke?

Do they have Yugoslavian surplus 7.62x39?
I saw one place that had it but I think it was cheaperthandirt but they want $15 S&H. Nope they don't, anyway I suppose it's still a good deal over there since they all come with stripper clips.

Whoa, it's not at dirt, it's at sportsmans.
biggrin I can give the whole shipping thing a miss.
whee  

[Freak_090]

Lol, I think you misunderstood me. The 0.01 shipping is a special deal for the 8mm ammo only.  

[OberFeldwebel]

Freak_090

Lol, I think you misunderstood me. The 0.01 shipping is a special deal for the 8mm ammo only.

Oh. sad  

[uryu ishida]

I vote FAL. I've sued one before, and it was very accurate. It was built off of an Imbel kit.


I've also used an M1A SOCOM II, those rails are a ********. If you get an M1A (good rifle, can't pick between the two), get one with a PLAIN stock, or if you must, only one rail.  

[Freak_090]

Dear lord people! Need I remind you that 16 year-olds don't have s**t-loads of cash!?!?!?

I am settled on the CETME it looks a lot better, appears to have a better aftermarket, and they are just about the same price if not cheaper...  

[inconsequential]

haha if you find a FA FAL for 2 grand, you're some kind of miracle worker.

those 2k+ FALs are DSA, who make some pretty nice stuff according to the internet. they're semi-auto only. FALs are pretty expensive because the receivers are more complicated to machine compared to others.

beware when buying CETME things, a lot of what you're seeing is probably intended for G3s and variants and might require some fitting.  

[Inquisitor Brock]

Freak_090

Dear lord people! Need I remind you that 16 year-olds don't have s**t-loads of cash!?!?!?

I am settled on the CETME it looks a lot better, appears to have a better aftermarket, and they are just about the same price if not cheaper...

I love my Cetme. But good luck finding one other than online, I got lucky as hell when I found mine.