Does a rifle like this exist?

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For some reason I have a desire for a rifle with these attributes and I'm not sure what I'm looking for. Anything you guys know that fits the bill?

- short, light and "handy"

- semi auto

- no pistol grip

- NO MAG STICKING OUT THE BOTTOM (something like a stock sks captured mag is the max or tubular preferred)

- centerfire

- moderate caliber

- decent iron sights

- good reputation

I have an sks and this almost fits the bill but it is heavier than I am wanting for this itch.

Thanks guys.
 
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I'll say an HK 770 in .308 ...or an even handier SL-7 in .308 with the 3-round mag, either would fit your description perfectly. Now the problem; can you find one and are you willing to pay the tariff?
 
NIGHTLORD40K said:
View attachment 775377 Kel Tec su-16 .223 with flush 10-rnd magazine.
View attachment 775378 Ruger Mini30 with flush 5-rnd magazine.
View attachment 775379 Ruger .44mag. Carbine
View attachment 775380 M1 carbine with a 5 round flush magazine.
View attachment 775381 Century Arms "Cowboy Companion" SKS shorty.

Can't think of any tube feds that would meet your criteria, but here's a few others that might.
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Add a 7400 carbine to that mix and I think you’ve got a great list. E13F18B1-A65B-4D6C-89BB-ED0CAC00CD30.jpeg
 
The 7400 was the first one I thought of too.

Also might want to look at the ARES SCR with a 3 rnd mag. Its an ar15upper on basically a Remington 1100 lower. Very neat rifle if you use the right furniture on it.
 
BigBore44 said:
Add a 7400 carbine to that mix and I think you’ve got a great list. View attachment 775382
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I thought about the Remington and the Winchester 100, but the OP said he wanted something lighter and handier than a stock SKS, which I think these are a bit longer and heavier. But, ya, if deer are on the menu, a .308 7400 would do the trick nicely.
 
Is the mini 30 lighter than a SKS? I haven't had much interaction with the mini's but the best I recall they were fairly bulky.
 
I think there are two types of Ruger .44 mag carbines. The Deerfield which has a mini 14 type action mag fed and the old model 44 carbine which looks like a 10/22 with an operating rod and I think its tube fed.

Also don't forget saiga's. 7.62x39, 5.56,.308 win ,12 Gage, and more if you can find one
 
Bones741 said:
I think there are two types of Ruger .44 mag carbines. The Deerfield which has a mini 14 type action mag fed and the old model 44 carbine which looks like a 10/22 with an operating rod and I think its tube fed.

Also don't forget saiga's. 7.62x39, 5.56,.308 win ,12 Gage, and more if you can find one
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Both .44 Ruger carbines used detachable rotary magazines. Both can also be tough to track down, as they have a bit of a cult following and those who have them tend to hang onto them. The Deerfield is the rarer of the 2 and quite a bit more expensive.
 
There are always the convoluted COMPLIANT AR15s. Some have no pistol grip and flush mags.
I think they still use standard uppers which would give you a very wide choice of calibers.
 
beeenbag said:
Is the mini 30 lighter than a SKS? I haven't had much interaction with the mini's but the best I recall they were fairly bulky.
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My 20" barrel Norinco SKS is 8.5 lbs with bayo and sling attached, per my little kitchen scale. It might squeeze down to just under 8 lbs. if those two items were removed.

The Ruger Mini I wouldn't mind having is the 16" barrel Mini-14 Tactical. The flush magazine version is claimed to weigh 6.7 lbs. I'd probably take the flash suppressor off and that would shorten it to an even 36" or less.
 
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NIGHTLORD40K said:
View attachment 775377 Kel Tec su-16 .223 with flush 10-rnd magazine.
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I've thought about getting an SU-16A, B, or C model off and on over the years. It looks like a really nifty centerfire gadget. I just can't get myself past the polymer receiver. If that had an alloy receiver, I would already own one. :)
 
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