A local gun store is selling two of these, each with a very hi-tech-looking Russian military-type scope. One was about $1,160 WITH the scope, the other slightly more. The guy said these were used as sniper rifles. Chambering is 7.62 x 54mm. Non-PC "ugly" semi-auto gun.
Does anyone know whether this is a good deal for these rifles? Are they well-made? Accurate? Reliable? Ammo readily available? What are the ballistics - about like .308Win or more or less? Seems like they might be a good Y2K gun.
Also, they had Springfield M1A "Loaded" composite stock/stainless barrel for about $1,150, but a "normal" Spfld walnut stock/carbon barrel for about $1,200.00. Why would it be more than the "Loaded"? Because of the walnut stock?
Does anyone know whether this is a good deal for these rifles? Are they well-made? Accurate? Reliable? Ammo readily available? What are the ballistics - about like .308Win or more or less? Seems like they might be a good Y2K gun.
Also, they had Springfield M1A "Loaded" composite stock/stainless barrel for about $1,150, but a "normal" Spfld walnut stock/carbon barrel for about $1,200.00. Why would it be more than the "Loaded"? Because of the walnut stock?