Mosin Bubba
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I am looking for my first semi-auto centerfire rifle. This gun would be used as a 100 yard or so plinker. The two guns I have narrowed it down to are a ranch rifle Mini 14 for $700, or a GP-1975 Century AK for $550, and I'm really undecided between them.
Here's some of my thinking on it
Pros for the Mini
-Love the old school look
-Likely a more nicely built gun than a low end AK
-Very light and handy; shouldered one and it felt great
-Stands a good chance at escaping a future AWB
Pros for the AK
-Plenty of gun for a plinker
-Dirt cheap ammo, and that $150 price difference would buy a lot of 7.62
-Soviet guns are famously reliable
-Probably shoots just as accurately as a Mini
I know that some people are going to say "Option C: Entry-level AR", but ARs don't really appeal to me. I'm not too interested in one, unless it's some screaming deal too good to pass up.
Any advice as to which one I should get? I don't have a lot of money to spend on guns, and I'm hoping to make this one count. Thanks in advance for the input.
Here's some of my thinking on it
Pros for the Mini
-Love the old school look
-Likely a more nicely built gun than a low end AK
-Very light and handy; shouldered one and it felt great
-Stands a good chance at escaping a future AWB
Pros for the AK
-Plenty of gun for a plinker
-Dirt cheap ammo, and that $150 price difference would buy a lot of 7.62
-Soviet guns are famously reliable
-Probably shoots just as accurately as a Mini
I know that some people are going to say "Option C: Entry-level AR", but ARs don't really appeal to me. I'm not too interested in one, unless it's some screaming deal too good to pass up.
Any advice as to which one I should get? I don't have a lot of money to spend on guns, and I'm hoping to make this one count. Thanks in advance for the input.