Romanaian Par-3. AK tough, .223, and no gas system to foul. Big 5 on Lancaster has them for 259.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=107184792
here's one on gb for about a bill more than its worth.
Suggest against it. Why muck up Kalashnikov's baby with this abomination of a pump action modification?
Didn't see it listed, the Remington 742 in 7.62X63 (30-06).
Ballistics, power and accuaracy put the SKS to shame. Priced under $350 at pawn shops and on line everywhere. Ammo from CMP delivered to your door is priced about the same as the 7.62X39 delivered to your door. Ammo is more widely available than 7.62X39 with dozens of more loading options. Easy to mount a scope. Made in America. Great hunting rifle for any type game that your 10/22 can't get. As powerful as a Mosin except in semi-auto and without the recoil. Every home should have one.
Disadvantages: Harder to repel hordes of Zombies with a 5 or 10 round magazines. Dosen't make you look as "tacticool" at your trial. Won't draw any interest at the range.(are these disadvantages? not sure...)
The Remington 742/7400 (semi) and 762/7600 series are interesting choices to look at, too.