So...all things being equal and normal...
Same barrel length...same scope...same bipod, cost within $100 of eachothers...etc...AND...chambered in .308/7.62 NATO
Which would you choose:
Romanian PSL Sniper
Yugo M76 Sniper
FAL Battlefield Sniper
GONZO!!!
PSL - because you're on a budget and ammo is still available.
M76 - because 8mm is an outstanding cartridge that is affodable for it's abilities.
FAL - because it holds a ton of ammo, has a big following, everyone here said so and you have the bankroll to afford 308... if you can even find it lol.
Argue with that gents.
I say PSL or M76 because I am AK biased and a rifle without ammo is about as worthless as an anus on your elbow.
edit - Let me also add that Assault Weapons of Ohio makes a M76 in 308. The M76 is gonig nowhere but up in price (even without the panic). Heavy barrel, big heavy cartridge, milled receiver. It's about as nice of an AK as you can make.
Also this thread is worth reading if you're serious about spending some $$$ on a new rifle. Black Horse is developing a US made Dragunov. Not a PSL ripoff but a real deal Dragunov. These guys are very professional and if anyone should have a reality show it should be them. Everything they make is outstanding quality.
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