nero45acp
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I decided to buy a Saiga rifle with the 16.3" barrel length, but I'm having a hard time deciding if I want it cambered in 5.56 or 7.62 and I'd appreciate some suggestions and input. I'm planning on using this as my SHTF carbine, and for range/outdoor shooting/plinking. I prefer the more traditional rifle stock, so I don't plan on converting it to a pistol grip configuration. The only change that I'll make to whichever one I get is to put a Mojo micro-click sight on it. Also, I'll be buying a number of Surefire hi-cap mags for it.
So based on the above, and figuring in cartridge effectiveness, barrier penetration, ammo costs/availability (including potential future cost/availability), weight (factoring in load mags), and felt recoil which chambering would you'll recommend?
Also, because I already have a Spanish FR-8 chambered in 7.62 Nato/.308, and I like the wood stock of Saiga 308, I've toyed with the idea of getting one of those with the 16.3 barrels.
http://www.raacfirearms.com/Saiga.htm
http://www.raacfirearms.com/Saiga_308.htm
Thanks.
nero
So based on the above, and figuring in cartridge effectiveness, barrier penetration, ammo costs/availability (including potential future cost/availability), weight (factoring in load mags), and felt recoil which chambering would you'll recommend?
Also, because I already have a Spanish FR-8 chambered in 7.62 Nato/.308, and I like the wood stock of Saiga 308, I've toyed with the idea of getting one of those with the 16.3 barrels.
http://www.raacfirearms.com/Saiga.htm
http://www.raacfirearms.com/Saiga_308.htm
Thanks.
nero