Can you look this century FAL R1A1 over for me?

[Fruler]

Thanks everyone who replied. I was on the fence, leaning more towards a no go... The seller ultimately wouldn't go down in price below $700. I called 3 LGS that do threading (there are more than 3 stores that would do it but I did all the calling I wanted.) and the average quoted price to get it threaded, was around $150-$200... That would put me near the $1000 dollar mark with tax, so I decided not to get it.

The seller claims it's reliable but I've been lied to in the past from people I've bought rifles from. If the rifle didn't run right it may cost me just as much as a new DSA would, just trying to get it to run lol.

Honestly, I just want a semi auto 308... Be it a PTR 91, DSA FAL, or a Springfield M1A. It's taken me around 2 years to decide between those three rifles as to what I really want. I do like the longer barrels but a PTR 91 with an 18 inch barrel isn't too short... But I'd prefer the 21-22 inch barrels of the FAL or M1A to get the most out of the cartridge... I know 100 fps isn't a huge difference but there are many other reason why I prefer longer barrels.

Thanks guys for you help, I do appreciate it.

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[browningautorifle]

Honestly, I just want a semi auto 308

Why not just pull the trigger on a good M1A? You can probably find one reasonable and with some sort of proof that it shoots. Parts are available at Brownell's.

[rcathey]

Why not just pull the trigger on a good M1A? You can probably find one reasonable and with some sort of proof that it shoots. Parts are available at Brownell's.

Just picked up one of the Norincos from auction for about $700 shipped the other day.
They’re not super common in the US but pretty reasonable when you run across them.
It’s a good looking rifle I’ll probably be keeping!