best non AR or AK Carbine Rifle?

[MachIV]

M1a Socom or M1a Scout (i have the scout) would be a choice in 308...
Also, if u have the money, a SCAR 16s (or 17s) would be sweet too.

Socom was my choice as well.

 

[Indy 1911]

I love my mini-14 and saiga 7.62 x 39 (sort of an AK)

 

[Waveraider]

Hard to find an SKS in carbine length. Here's my SKS Paratrooper bought from Bradis around '93 for $139.00. Mine has a much shorter barrel than most SKS's.

My Hi-Point 995 9mm I paid $195 for it in '07. Much lighter and prefer it over the SKS. 10 round mags suck.

 

[GunSlinger]

My choice would be the USGI M1 .30 Carbine. I've had the opportunity to fire one a few times and they are a hoot.

 

[686 Shooter]

My choice would be the USGI M1 .30 Carbine. I've had the opportunity to fire one a few times and they are a hoot.

I have to agree, M1 carbines are a lot of fun. I had mine traded for a revolver and couldn't follow through because I couldn't locate the magazines I have for it, it may have been a blessing in disquise.

 

[nbunga]

I'm gonna jump on the mini-14 band wagon. Love shooting it. Very accurate. Very loud compared to an AR for some reason.

 

[ssblair]

M1a Socom or M1a Scout (i have the scout) would be a choice in 308...

+1 for this.
Scout has a slight edge over the SOCOM because it uses normal iron sights that can be upgraded better for distance work. The SOCOM's integrated muzzle brake/front sight is very imprecise, and the white stripe/tritium window gets crudded up with muzzle residue in short order, causing some funky illusions of where "center" is if you get any side lighting--but that's only if you want to use the irons...