Thinking of buying a new rifle

[HK4U]

Asking everyones oppinions on something. I already have 2 rifles in 223 cal. One a mini 14 that I have had for about 30 or more years and a
Bushmaster. I am thinking of adding something with a little more punch. I have considered something in 308 like the Springfield, FNC, etc. The problem is they are pretty high dollar. 1 to 2 thousand dollars. I have the chance to buy a new Ruger Mini 30, 7.69x33 for under $600. Perhaps not quite as good a gun but could get 3 for about the price of one of the others. What do you think?

 

[kwo51]

Look at Wearthby vangard. Nothing wrong with a used one. Bolt action .

 

[HK4U]

As most you will no doubt note the cal. on my post should have read 7.62x39 not 33. Need to start proofing my threads better.

 

[Cooter]

Why not get an AK? That's what I've got my eye on next.

 

[HK4U]

AK

Why not get an AK? That's what I've got my eye on next.

I have thought about that. Which ones do you feel are the best? How about extra parts, are they plentyfull?

 

[Cooter]

As I understand, Russians are the best.
Chinese are probably second, and Romanian, Yugo, Bulgarian, etc. are lower end. My brother picked up a used Romanian for $300 with a few hi-cap mags, and a dragunov stock. Parts are very plentiful. You can customize them like crazy. And of course, I don't need to mention the respect behind the AK-47.

Check out centerfiresystems.com and cheaperthandirt.com for parts. And Gunsamerica.com of course.

Check this out. How an AK works, (slow motion computer animation)
YouTube - how ak47 works

This guy puts his AK to an endurance challenge
YouTube - Burning AK47 - 300 Rounds & on Fire

 

[KimberPB]

An Ak is not a bad idea. I have one on my wish list right after a nice tactical 12 gauge. It sounds like you have a couple nice semi auto rifles so you may consider a nice precision bolt action. Maybe a heavy barrel Remington 700 or a Savage in 308.

Or maybe an SKS?

So many choices! Lol

 

[Cooter]

Yeah, I was also thinking after I get my AK, I should get a 7mm bolt action rifle with a big ass scope on it. My 30-06 works fine for whitetail and elk and such, but a 7mm really kicks both shooter and target in the pants. Savage does make a nice hunting rifle for a good price, HK4U.

 

[oldvet53]

why not just get a 6.8 upper for the ar and a 6,8 mag?:biggrin: