Great timing with this post!
I love my desert camo scout scope mounted AR, but it's reliability has left me doubting.
The tanker garand has always been a favorite of mine; as you all know. Mine is set up with a scout mount. however, the ammo feed system is a bit old-fashioned.
i went out to pick up a new rifle/carbine on thorsday. I looked at the mini-14; I am not sure if I like the new-style ghost ring sites. I considered getting another 45/70 guide rifle in stainess steel.
I ended up with a socom-16. it is an honest-to-God .308 battle rifle, same length as the .223 mini-14 and my tanker garand. removeable 10 round box steel magazine, with 20 round USGI available. Functionable muzzle brake, very similar to the one I installed on my tanker. Other than the price, what's not to like?
Best part? Now, I have 2 battle rifles in the same caliber, for the wife and I.