The current production Century C-308 has a better reputation than the old Century CETME Sporter, which was discontinued years ago.

I bought a new C-308 on Gunbroker last year for $540, including shipping and FFL transfer fee from the local gun store. I've fired about 100 rounds of handloads using once fired GI brass and surplus M80 bullets with no malfunctions. Was even able to get the notorious 5 round mag to work after tweaking the bent feed lip and some careful sanding. The 5 round mags come from the factory with a bent feed lip that prevents them from functioning.