I've never had one. I've had every other battle rifle though, including m1a's. I absolutely lust after the m1a carbines like the socom etc.....I'm told the fal utilizes a tipping block action which is the same type as the sks-which is a super reliable action.
That ELCAN sight would have been great on your current 308. They are a little bulky, but the lever reticle actuator works really well.
He can run the piss out of a gun!