SaMx
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hey guys, I'm looking to get a rifle or carbine in .223. My requirements are: Low recoil, iron sights, can hit targets out to about 300 yeards, decent accuracy, and affordability. This carbine would mostly be for plinking and informal target shooting at around 100 yards, with a little out to about 300 yards, and everything in between. Part of me wants a semi auto rifle, because this would be my first centerfire rifle, and I'd like something that I could use defensively too. But, part of me wants a bolt action rifle, for more accuracy when shooting for fun. But most bolt action .223 rifles don't have iron sights. I've been considering a saiga, an sks, bolt actions from CZ and savage, a kel-tec su-16, and some of the really cheap ar-15s. I've also looked at the marlin .357 carbine, even though it can't reach out to 300 yards.
What do you think would meet my needs? feel free to suggest other platforms and calibers.
Thanks.
What do you think would meet my needs? feel free to suggest other platforms and calibers.
Thanks.