I've got a bit of money thats burning a hole in my wallet.  I need to make a purchase, limit at around $1k, more realistically around $750.  I'm more of a long gun guy so I'm leaning towards one of the rifles.  I don't need a collector piece for any of these. I don't like to sit and stare at my guns in the safe.  Used shooters are fine.  What say you?

I'm also getting into the 7.62x39, but through the SKS platform. Thanks to info from fellow forum members, I decided that for the time being the SKS will be a good intro. There are plenty of them around, in the $350-600 range. They were as cheap as Mosins just a few years ago.

Is it feasible to find a decent ak or m1 for $750?

There is a 5.45x39 Saiga already converted in the marketplace for $850...

 

I would get a lever gun and make a redneck AR or a mag fed bolt gun like the Mossberg MVP, or Ruger Gunsite Scout.

 

Or buy some ammo and take a 3 day course.....

There is a 5.45x39 Saiga already converted in the marketplace for $850...

 

I would get a lever gun and make a redneck AR or a mag fed bolt gun like the Mossberg MVP, or Ruger Gunsite Scout.

 

Or buy some ammo and take a 3 day course.....

 

I dont remember seeing those on the list

 

I still have plans on doing at least a 2 day class.  I have enough ammo for a little while too. 

I can tell you from my experience. I have had a few ak style rifles in my possession and they are always sold or traded for something else( thats just me). I have had only one Garand and it will never leave the stable. I love shooting it in a few Matches a year just for fun. I also love my wheel guns too so its up to you. 

Would've voted for the 4" magnum, but you said long guns, so I voted AK. Because AK.

 

That said, 5.45 over 7.62. 

I'd have voted the 4" mag as well unless you have something like it, but since you are more into the long guns, I vote Garand. To paraphrase "Animal Farm", they are all classics , but some are more classic than others. You can't go wrong.

I dont remember seeing those on the list

 

I still have plans on doing at least a 2 day class. I have enough ammo for a little while too.

I hate polls! You're not the boss of me!!!

 

Regardless, just 'cause they aren't on your list doesn't make them any less of the right choice.....

I guess I would consider a 5.45 ak.      And its my list so I get to pick whats right! haha

 

I just dont have a lot of interest in anything else right now.  I'm a fan of the FNX .45 but I dont have a lot of use for it right now.  I actually dont have much use for about 3 of my pistols at the moment.  

It's simple. Get the Garand.  They ain't making any more of them. 

 

Had several SKS at one time, when they were cheap. Got rid of all of them.  Nothing but nothing in the cheap foreign gun family can match the "ping" of the Garand.  Garand fanboys know what I'm talking about.  They'll be worth a lot more in the future too!

It's simple. Get the Garand. They ain't making any more if them.

 

Had several SKS at one time, when they were cheap. Got rid of all of them. Nothing but nothing in the cheap foreign gun family can match the "ping" of the Garand. Garand fanboys know what I'm talking about. They'll be worth a lot more in the future too!

Do you think $750 will get me a shootable garand?

http://www.thecmp.org/

http://www.thecmp.org/

Yeah I seen that. To be honest I'm a bit confused about the requirements. I have to join a club and have some kind marksmanship record(I think my Florida ccw works but I dunno). At that point I was going to look local

cmp would take months to get also.

Definitely the AK.  Now before the ammo gets scarce!

Garand all the way.  It was the rifle that liberated millions,  Let Freedom PING!

Garand FTW.  You're welcome to give my rifles a spin at EFGA if you're having trouble deciding.

Garand FTW. You're welcome to give my rifles a spin at EFGA if you're having trouble deciding.

Thanks for the offer. It may come down to what I can find and for what price.

Here ya go, it wont last at this price

http://www.newjerseyhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2425041

 

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357

I have no reason to justify this

garand is the way to go, no way the other 2 choices compare to it

 

but an AK is soooooo much freaking fun.

357 in 4 inch is awesome too.

hope that helps, hahahaha.

 

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A decent AK will run 600 bucks. Once you get it, say 700. Then 160 bucks for 8 mags and 140 bucks on 600rds of ammo. 

 

Do it.

People still shoot 1000yd competetion with Garands.  I would like to see an AK pattern at 1000..... As much as I like AK's there is no comparison in accuracy.

People still shoot 1000yd competetion with Garands.  I would like to see an AK pattern at 1000..... As much as I like AK's there is no comparison in accuracy.

If you can get an ak chambered in a full power cartrage, I'm sure it would fair just as well as an M1. 7.62x39 is an intermediate cartrage used for work out to 500 yds but preferably closer. You're really comparing apples and oranges here.

Thanks for the offer. It may come down to what I can find and for what price.

let me know when you want to try all 3. You already tried my 4"...revolver that is

Decided on a 7.62 ak. Cost was the determining factor on this one. 7.62x39 vs .30-06. $500 vs 1000+

 

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