Looking at several semi-auto rifles but cant make a decision.

ErnieNWillis · April 16th, 2009, 01:22 PM

I am looking for a semi-auto rifle for under $1000. I know I cant touch an AR for that , but I have done some research and found a plethera of options that are with in my budget.

CETME 308
Romanian AK
SKS (Not all that interresting)
Mini-14
Century Arms FAL
Hungarian AK47 AKM
US M1 30 Carbine National Ordnance

What is the best option?

jca1 · April 16th, 2009, 01:28 PM

You can find an AR for under $1000.

ErnieNWillis · April 16th, 2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jca1

You can find an AR for under $1000.

Where?

Cuda66 · April 16th, 2009, 03:47 PM

Well, my local gun shop has a DPMS Sportical for $799.

They can be found, it just takes some looking.

United93 · April 16th, 2009, 04:20 PM

Yeah, I've seen some ARs locally for under $1000 ($700 IIRC). As for your options listed above, do you have any other guns in those calibers? That would be a major factor for me. Also, what would be its function? For SHTF/TEOTWAWKI, I would go with the FAL. For HD, the M1 carbine would be my pick. Of course, the others would do well too...

jwhite75 · April 16th, 2009, 04:21 PM

I would go for something .30 cal...variety is the spice of life. Maybe a Ruger Mini-30, Or try CMP and get one of those nifty M1 carbines or garands for a steal of a price.

thebigdl86 · April 16th, 2009, 04:30 PM

Why is the sks "not interesting". They are great rifles for the price. But if you have money i guess there are better options. Always take caliber into mind as well. 7.62x39 is much better then 5.56. You can buy an ak but there pretty worthless in semi auto.

BlackJack · April 16th, 2009, 05:41 PM

The only two on your list I have any experience with are the M1 Carbine and the Mini-14. Both are fun and reliable. Both have about the same accuracy. The mini-14 will have longer range. The Mini-14 will have better ammo selection/availability but more expensive magazines, if you plan on purchasing after market hi-cap mags.

What will you be using it for?

bal_g23 · April 17th, 2009, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by thebigdl86

You can buy an ak but there pretty worthless in semi auto.

Im going to have to disagree with you there.

Saint77 · April 17th, 2009, 12:36 AM

THey are selling unissued Yugo SKSs here for 319.

I wouldn't be to quick to label them as uninteresting.

April 16th, 2009, 01:22 PM	#1
ErnieNWillis Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Willis, TX Posts: 352	Looking at several semi-auto rifles but cant make a decision. I am looking for a semi-auto rifle for under $1000. I know I cant touch an AR for that , but I have done some research and found a plethera of options that are with in my budget. CETME 308 Romanian AK SKS (Not all that interresting) Mini-14 Century Arms FAL Hungarian AK47 AKM US M1 30 Carbine National Ordnance What is the best option?

April 16th, 2009, 03:47 PM	#4
Cuda66 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: minnesota Posts: 486	Well, my local gun shop has a DPMS Sportical for $799. They can be found, it just takes some looking. __________________ One man's theology is another man's belly laugh. --RAH

April 16th, 2009, 04:21 PM	#6
jwhite75 VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,306	I would go for something .30 cal...variety is the spice of life. Maybe a Ruger Mini-30, Or try CMP and get one of those nifty M1 carbines or garands for a steal of a price. __________________ Friends don't let friends be MALL NINJAS. "May God have mercy on my enemies...because I won't." -Gen. George S. Patton.

April 16th, 2009, 04:30 PM	#7
thebigdl86 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: OK Posts: 620	Why is the sks "not interesting". They are great rifles for the price. But if you have money i guess there are better options. Always take caliber into mind as well. 7.62x39 is much better then 5.56. You can buy an ak but there pretty worthless in semi auto. __________________ "Anyone worth shooting, is probably worth shooting several times."

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April 16th, 2009, 01:28 PM	#2
jca1 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NC Posts: 274	You can find an AR for under $1000.

April 16th, 2009, 04:20 PM	#5
United93 Ex Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 912	Yeah, I've seen some ARs locally for under $1000 ($700 IIRC). As for your options listed above, do you have any other guns in those calibers? That would be a major factor for me. Also, what would be its function? For SHTF/TEOTWAWKI, I would go with the FAL. For HD, the M1 carbine would be my pick. Of course, the others would do well too...

April 16th, 2009, 05:41 PM	#8
BlackJack Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 278	The only two on your list I have any experience with are the M1 Carbine and the Mini-14. Both are fun and reliable. Both have about the same accuracy. The mini-14 will have longer range. The Mini-14 will have better ammo selection/availability but more expensive magazines, if you plan on purchasing after market hi-cap mags. What will you be using it for?

April 17th, 2009, 12:36 AM	#10
Saint77 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 455	THey are selling unissued Yugo SKSs here for 319. I wouldn't be to quick to label them as uninteresting.