An LAR8 isnt, or rather wasn't in consideration and this is why...
I guess you could class semi auto 308's into two classes, ones that are built primarily as battle rifles and ones that are built for accuracy ( as much as can be obtained from a semi auto)
The LAR8 falls into the first category as does the scar, and I was looking for more precision, but also on the GAP rifles you get a sturdy tank of a rifle so I see it as the best of both worlds compromising no where.
And from the reviews of the GAP 10 i have read.. so do people with way more experience then me...
as far as the Scar goes ... its sub par, and operators starting switching back to other rifles over a year ago.
FN, like HK is just a bunch of hype, dont get me wrong still good guns, I have scars in my collection, but just for safe queens.
Also might note here that FN used to make the sniper rifle for the FBI HRT team, and GA Precision took that contract away from them this year with a far superior rifle.
www.gaprecision.net/ga-precision-2011-cu...n-fbi-hrt-rifle.html
Also, the scar has a chrome lined barrel which means less accruacy right off the bat, more longevity... less maint, but less accuracy and thats fact.
anywa thanks for the advice here but I went with the GAP 10, with a schmidt and bender scope.
nikon....? didn't they get bought by tasco?
-thanks all.