Rifle selection...ideas???

[115grfmj]

Okay I need (want really) a new rifle. Here are my qualifications for the rifle: It must be of carbine length (20 inch barrel), capable of reasonable rate of fire without removing the rifle from the shoulder or loseing the sight picture to chamber the next round.
It must be able to take deer out to 150yds, it must also be capable to be used as a defensive carbine, with a capacity of six round or more. It must have the ability to have a scope mounted to it. It must be easy to operate requiring minimal training for my wife or daughters to use it. Amunition must be inexpensive and available just about anywhere. It must be capable of service grade or practical hunting accuracy. Also I live in the People Republic of New Jersey, ar's, ak's and other serious military looking rifles are out of the question. (I don't make the reality, I just have to live in it) My wife authorized the release of some funds, which is amazing and not likely to happen again very soon.
Thanks for any help.

 

[nathan]

A new Norinco SKS will fit the description. Less than $200. Auctionarms.com or gunbroker.com.
Get one of the Romanian SKS at KYImports.com if you like a European made. Or from Interordnance.com for a Yugo SKS for $140.

 

[AnklePocket]

Sorry. Hit the wrong button.

 

[cratz2]

Winchester 94AE in 30-30. $245 over on gunbroker.com

http://gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=7307743

Or for even more reasonable plinking/training ammo, you can get one chambered in 357 Magnum but this might put a cramp in your deer at 150 yards. Possible, but might be a challenge.

http://gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=7333867

 

[Smoke]

cratz2 said exactly what Iwas thinking... Win.Mod 94, 30-30

 

[Kahr carrier]

I like the SKS myself also.

 

[six 4 sure]

Another vote for the Mod 94. I'd consider getting it in either 30-30 or .44 mag. Although 150 yards might be pushing it a bit for .44.

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