I'd like to mention that you may want to find a shop like Pop's Guns where you can go and 'rent' a firearm to shoot it. Perhaps you may find that the .308 as a first time cartridge is a little much. I did. My very first real rifle was an M1a. 2 months later I was buying a 10/22 to trick it out in weight and ergonomics so I could the Springfield and get practice with it. Once I got down the positioning and groundwork, I then went back to the .308 to work with recoil and reacquiring the target.
You may find that owning one (HK) might be great, but shooting it regularly may not be as rewarding. Where do you live? I, or I bet anyone on this site (most will) would volunteer a rifle at the range so you could shoot and decide. Sorry for rambling. It's just that $3K on your first that you've never shot and handled briefly is quite a gamble.
I live in Valparaiso, IN. I looked up Pop's Guns and its a bit of a hike for me. Since you brought that up, I'd be much obliged if someone in the area wanted to take a newbie shooting their HK91 or HK91 copy.
Yes, the rifle commands quite a price, but Obama is intent on banning them so I'd rather buy now than wish I did in a couple months. The M1A-Socom is my second choice. In time, I'd like to own both. The question is the order in which to buy them. lol.
Find a local FFL before you drive. Don't go to Blythe's, they charge $50 per transfer. If you are going to drive I'd say go to Karl from here on the site.
Yep, I've found this out about Blythe's from my previous online gun purchases. I used to use Rangemaster's in Chesterton before they went out of business. I may ask around at Bass Pro Shop in Portage to see what their price is.
Unless you can help me find this Karl character. I'd be glad to use him if he's close and the price is reasonable.
If you don't mind driving, I've seen PTR91's (along with FALs and MANY M1A's at midwest gun exchange in mishiwaka. About 70 minutes from valpo.
ARGGGGH. I said HK 93, instead of HK 91, which is what I meant.
The HK91 in 308 is what I am referring to.
Is there a civilian version of the HK93?
Thanks