Need even more help....

[itgoesboom]

I know, I know, I am so indecisive.

As I mentioned a few days ago, I have been eyeing a Cetme or an AK clone to be my birthday/anniversary gift from my wife .

We are going to a bigger store this weekend, hoping to find something that catches my eye, and is in the right condition, at the right price.

But I am realizing that there are many more choices available to me than I first realized. I would really like something along the lines of an EBR, although, to be honest, I will never really need it for serious social issues. I am not a cop, I don't do 3 gun (might be fun though), and I am no low-drag-high-speed mall ninja. I just want something fun to shoot before they get banned. When I was a teen I had enough to purchase a pre-ban AR, plus an AK, but I was stupid and didn't take the opportunity, and I don't want to pass it up again.

Kel Tec Su16 would be at the high end of my price range, but would probably be doable. Looks kinda plasticy, but I have heard good things, and it takes AR mags which would be very cool. I would love to have something in .223/5.56, and I know Kel Tec has great customer service in case something goes wrong.

Saiga .223/7.62x39/.308. These are all pretty cool. The .308 version would be nice if i added the 4 US parts (no pistol grip) and if hi-caps became available after sept 13th. I have heard that they are pretty accurate too, someone on here mentioned 2-2 1/2 moa even with russian ammo. Nice.

Ofcourse, if I did that, I wouldn't be happy until it was converted to an AK103, and that would bring the cost at least up to $600, and I don't think I can afford that.

Or I could just get a WASR-10 or SAR-1 (leaning towards WASR-10) for fairly cheap, a bunch of hi-caps, and just be happy with that. Probably would get it recrowned, and new furniture too.

If I could find a decent M1 Garand or USGA M1 carbine I would probably jump at that too. Probably won't happen though, and I can't really do CMP, because the ranges where the CMP competitions take place are too $$$ for me to join.

I have also though about forgoing the evil assault rifle, and instead getting a good accurate rifle. I know wally world has Rem 700s for ~$400 or so, or I could get a NEF survivor in .223 and a Leupold rifleman scope for my budget. But it has a slower twist than I would want (1 in 12).

I have also thought about getting a shorter enfield. I used to have a no1 mkIII*, but it was too heavy, and the sights sucked. I shot a friends no 4 or no 5 and I really liked it, although, .303 is harder to find good ammo in.

A mini-14 would be great, if they were actually accurate, and cheaper, and mags were cheaper too. But other than that, it would be my ideal rifle (ignoring Bill Ruger's politics). I love the feel of it, and I think its a great idea, just, as others have said, poor execution.

So I need some help deciding what direction to go in. Right now my only rifle is an SKS. I traded my swede M96 and my no1 mk III* for it (I know, a lot for an SKS, but the other rifles were in bad shape when I got them, and the SKS is pristine).

Thanks again.

I.G.B. -----> should change name to indecisive.

 

[P95Carry]

My prime suggestion right now would be SAR1 .... while you can. Even if you move on to something in .223/5.56 ... you'll not IMO regret having the AK ... no gun enthusiast should be without one! Cheap ammo too.

Lots of other possibilities but .. set sights for now on the AK .. only my 0.02 tho.

 

[nipprdog]

I know wally world has Rem 700s for ~$400 or so

could those be the 710 models?

if so, big difference.

 

[itgoesboom]

nipprdog,

Could be, in which case I wouldn't want it, would go with a savage instead. I just heard on another board that it was the 700 going for $400 at wally world. Haven't checked for myself.

And I should have mentioned (yes there is more, there is always more with me), I am still considering a Cetme, if I can find someplace that stocks more than one.

I went to my local shop last Saturday, walked in, saw what I wanted. Cetme with muzzle brake, refinished wood, but going for $499. I asked the clerk what he wanted for a new one, and he told me they were in the high $500 range. I politly told him that aimsurplus has them for $289, and he responded, "sure, but you can't by them for that price." We went back and forth regarding how I could have a FFL order it for me, and finally the guy went and looked at his CDNN catalog, and sure enough, $289. So price for me would be $352 which I was willing to do.

Than he tells me that the Cetme that he had (used), also had 8 20rn mags, and I could have it for $400. I was thinking sweet deal, my wife and I left the store to discuss it, planning on going back, but I was concerned about one thing, I think it had a ground bolt. :banghead: Other wise I would buy it up in a second, and be happy.

Oh well.

I.G.B.

 

[Mulliga]

No. Wally World sells ADLs for ~$400 and BDLs for ~$500. Check their special order catalog if you don't believe me.

Remember, if you're on a budget, that 7.62 Soviet is much, much cheaper than .308 milsurp.