WinchesterAA
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I'm rearming with practicality in mind. I've got my 1911 which is what I'm best with, have means to reload for, and 45ACP is available everywhere. Also have many parts on hand to replace ones that wear out.
Now I need my rifle. I should know the answer to this question already, but in the last 6 months or so all I've cared about is acquiring my CCW piece and totally neglected everything else.
Here's what I need this rifle to do - Be less than 400$, have good iron sights, I don't care about the action as I'm proficient with bolt guns, semi autos, and lever guns. I've got extensive experience with an AKM but I decided to sell the one I had because of a few key factors - The ammo is sometimes hard to get ahold of, with a lot of it being made overseas and the inherent "evil image" of the AK makes me a little nervous around a crowd. My intentions are not to draw a crowd.. However, I still have a lot of x39 on hand and a VEPR or a Saiga has not been totally ruled out. The WASR-10 had to go.
What I'd prefer is a rifle in a caliber larger than .223, with readily and cheaply available ammo. magainze capacity, form, and function are not disqualifying traits. A good American rifle is what I have in mind, but I'm open to all options.
One thing that will rule out the purchase is if I can't find lots of ammo in just about any gunshop/academy I visit, and if I can't find atleast one cheap (wolf, blazer, et al) alternative to brands such as Winchester, Remington, PMC, Federal, etc etc. Other aspects I will consider is extreme savings via reloading.
What am I looking for?
Now I need my rifle. I should know the answer to this question already, but in the last 6 months or so all I've cared about is acquiring my CCW piece and totally neglected everything else.
Here's what I need this rifle to do - Be less than 400$, have good iron sights, I don't care about the action as I'm proficient with bolt guns, semi autos, and lever guns. I've got extensive experience with an AKM but I decided to sell the one I had because of a few key factors - The ammo is sometimes hard to get ahold of, with a lot of it being made overseas and the inherent "evil image" of the AK makes me a little nervous around a crowd. My intentions are not to draw a crowd.. However, I still have a lot of x39 on hand and a VEPR or a Saiga has not been totally ruled out. The WASR-10 had to go.
What I'd prefer is a rifle in a caliber larger than .223, with readily and cheaply available ammo. magainze capacity, form, and function are not disqualifying traits. A good American rifle is what I have in mind, but I'm open to all options.
One thing that will rule out the purchase is if I can't find lots of ammo in just about any gunshop/academy I visit, and if I can't find atleast one cheap (wolf, blazer, et al) alternative to brands such as Winchester, Remington, PMC, Federal, etc etc. Other aspects I will consider is extreme savings via reloading.
What am I looking for?