I came into some money recently and I was hoping to acquire a semi-auto rifle of the 5.56/.223 variety. I'm not particular to pattern of rifle and I already own a .22 and a Mauser. I wouldn't say no to something in .308 or 7.62x39 but 5.56/.223 is a bonus. Also, I'd like to stay under $500 if I can, with a max of $600. If it makes any difference I'm going to be looking the the Jamil Temple gun show in SC next weekend. Thanks for any help.
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Looking for some advice on a new gun.
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precision_shooter
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Your intended uses would help a lot in this case...
Pretty much the only semi-auto, in any of the calibers you listed, that can be found for a max of $600 is going to be a AK patterned rifle like a Saiga for example...
Edit: Oh, and welcome to TFL.
Pretty much the only semi-auto, in any of the calibers you listed, that can be found for a max of $600 is going to be a AK patterned rifle like a Saiga for example...
Edit: Oh, and welcome to TFL.
pretty much what everyone else has said.
ex-police mini-14's can be had for about $500. the kel tec su-16 is cool, but it and older mini's have accuracy issues (5-6 moa, which translates into a 5-6 inch group at 100 yards- 1 Minute Of Angle is equal to 1.04 inches at 100 yards).
my recommendation is a new saiga in .223- the ak platform is reliable, and saiga's are capable of 3 moa and better. Best of all, one can be had for $300, although i would recommend spending $100 on a mount and a red dot or similar optic, because ak style sights are AWFUL.
if your heart isn't set on .223, i would recommend the same gun in 7.62x39.
oh, one more thing, .223 and 5.56 aren't always interchangeable. I'm not sure exactly what the rule is, but i think its that .223 can be shot in 5.56 guns, but 5.56 can not be safely fired in guns chambered for .223.
ex-police mini-14's can be had for about $500. the kel tec su-16 is cool, but it and older mini's have accuracy issues (5-6 moa, which translates into a 5-6 inch group at 100 yards- 1 Minute Of Angle is equal to 1.04 inches at 100 yards).
my recommendation is a new saiga in .223- the ak platform is reliable, and saiga's are capable of 3 moa and better. Best of all, one can be had for $300, although i would recommend spending $100 on a mount and a red dot or similar optic, because ak style sights are AWFUL.
if your heart isn't set on .223, i would recommend the same gun in 7.62x39.
oh, one more thing, .223 and 5.56 aren't always interchangeable. I'm not sure exactly what the rule is, but i think its that .223 can be shot in 5.56 guns, but 5.56 can not be safely fired in guns chambered for .223.
Bamashooter
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The newer mini's are great guns. I dont see why it wouldnt shoot 2-3 moa or better right out of the box. If I was gonna get an AK it wouldnt be a saiga. Real AK's can be had for what you are looking to spend.
I did some more looking around and I found out 5.45x39 is about the same price as 5.56 or .223 and I decided to get an AK74. Hopefully I can find one for about $400 at the gun show. Would anyone happen to know what kind of mounts I need for sights? I'm in the same boat as macsters on this one.
http://www.jgsales.com/product_info...er-rifle,-5-45x39-caliber-w-side-rail-by-cai-
/cPath/209_214/products_id/4498$360
http://www.jgsales.com/product_info...er-rifle,-5-45x39-caliber-w-side-rail-by-cai-
/cPath/209_214/products_id/4498$360