I second this. the biggest part of this is THEY EAT STEEL. You can run any ammo through these and they just keep trucking. They are a ton of fun to shoot and if you're just plinking with irons it is a fantastic choice.Alright guys, don't throw anything, but I'm going to recommend an SKS.
My stepfather just got one of these things and he really loves it. I used to own one for a few years and traded it (which I regret). When he got his last week, it was only about $500. The reasoning is:
- The ammunition is cheap (relative to 5.56 x 45 / 9 mm )
- The firearm is semi-automatic but does not require magazines (save $)
- They are very rugged. You could drive a truck over these things in a hailstorm and they'll normally still fire
- They eat steel ammunition.
- They are light
- They are relatively accurate -- or at least, accurate enough for plinking! You can expect 2" to 4" MOA with iron sights and cheap milsurp ammunition.
- Replacement parts are cheap!
- They're shaped like a traditional rifle, so civilians can easily get the hang of it.
All around I recommend SKS's to a lot of people. I know some folks really don't like commie guns (and that's fair), but it's one of the few decent sized rounds you can find that won't break the bank!
...erm...that is, for now.
Alright guys, don't throw anything, but I'm going to recommend an SKS.
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My stepfather just got one of these things and he really loves it. I used to own one for a few years and traded it (which I regret). When he got his last week, it was only about $500. The reasoning is:
- The ammunition is cheap (relative to 5.56 x 45 / 9 mm )
- The firearm is semi-automatic but does not require magazines (save $)
- They are very rugged. You could drive a truck over these things in a hailstorm and they'll normally still fire
- They eat steel ammunition.
- They are light
- They are relatively accurate -- or at least, accurate enough for plinking! You can expect 2" to 4" MOA with iron sights and cheap milsurp ammunition.
- Replacement parts are cheap!
- They're shaped like a traditional rifle, so civilians can easily get the hang of it.
All around I recommend SKS's to a lot of people. I know some folks really don't like commie guns (and that's fair), but it's one of the few decent sized rounds you can find that won't break the bank!
...erm...that is, for now.
I just want something to shoot steel with and i dont want to spend more than $1,000