I thought I might start an unnecessary discussion thread. I have a coworker that's looking for an inexpensive semi auto rifle. I named off all the common options I could think of at the time (10/22, mini 14/30, basic AR, basic AK, SKS, and pistol caliber carbines) but nothing piqued his interest. I feel like I missed something. He is thinking probably $400-600.
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Inexpensive semiauto
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Let him know that the basic AR and AK doesn't have to stay basic. You can get a solid foundation for his given budget and the sky is the limit from there. Upgrade a single part at a time and sell the extras to fund more parts or keep them to start another build. You wouldn't believe how easy it is to go from a $500 AR to a $3,000+ AR in just a couple years.
Love my Vz2008 as well. It is AK like but it is actually a bit more unique when looking at them side by side, so it has a certain cool factor. Mine shoots like a dream and is cheap to feed.
Accessories are pretty limited and expensive though. But if hes someone thats likes to keep things original it would be fine.
I would probably steer him towards an entry level AR though. You can build a perfectly capable AR for $600 all day long, and customize it however you like when funding or interest presents itself. Accessories are endless, which is worth a lot in my eyes.
That's as broad a question as it gets. He needs to think does he want a rimfire or centerfire. 10/22 on rimfire. Cheapest to shoot on centerfire is going to be 223/5.56. You can pick up new Ruger, DPMS, or Bushmaster AR style guns for right at the $600 mark. Slickguns | Best deals on guns and ammo posted by users
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I only run steel cased ammo through AK's, I think they were built for it, part of the appeal of an AK. Just my opinion of course. YMMV
Marlin 60 is another option in rimfire
Asking for ideas on a semiauto rifle (your response was fine, btw), is like asking for a car with 6 cylinders. Its only one of MANY criteria to consider.
does he own any guns now? Who will use it, how often, and for what? That's starting point.
Asking for ideas on a semiauto rifle (your response was fine, btw), is like asking for a car with 6 cylinders. Its only one of MANY criteria to consider.
does he own any guns now? Who will use it, how often, and for what? That's starting point.
yea also good choices, i should have clarified, those are one's i've had experience with. Don't own or never shot an AK, i'm sure they are nice guns though.
Hmm, given that he is already in the .223/5.56 caliber club, I would think an AR would make the most sense. You'd be hard pressed to get into a cheaper .223 than some of the entry level ARs. There are a few other guns out that you might be able to get into in that price range. Maybe a Century C93 (though you take a gamble on getting a bad one and the mags are super expensive). You could get into an older, used Mini-14 at the top of that price range (as you already noted).
