Semi Auto rifle niche

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I don't know what I want. I already have an AR-15, and have a very strong desire for another rifle, but I don't know what. I have a tactical 10/22, sold my stupid AK, and don't need another bolt gun. I'm sorry I can't be more descriptive, but does anybody have any cool ideas for rifles that would be fun?
 
Sub-caliber PCC, a nine would be fairly cheap to shoot and they are fun as well as practical. An M1 Carbine would be fun as well.
 
I like the idea of a Garand, but not of spending that much money. To clarify, $600 is my max.
 
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You got rid of your AK, so an SKS is probably out...

+1 to M1 Carbine then... They're about $500-$600 if you look around. Just make sure you get a GI and not a commercial if you go for one.
 
well, what size round you wanna launch? and what uses? Im guessing you want something different then the .223/5.56? if not then you got a whole slew of options, 7.62x39 again a pretty good set. The heavier larger rounds and your getting down to the AR-10s, AK base snipers, Remington 74 series, BARs (cheapest ive seen them is about 600), or some of the Milsurps MAS for example.
 
camp carbine may be interesting. The run about 450 or so.

M31 Suomi may be interesting. Its kinda the Finnish Tommy gun, there are semiautos carbines made off of the original parts
 
You need a 45-70
Then a 45 Colt
Then an AR style 308
Along the way you also want
A Ruger 44
LCP
Quality 1911

Then of course you'll want whatever strikes your fancy.

Oh wait, we're talking about you...I have no idea???
 
Have to second M1 carbines. I think they are a blast to shoot, reasonably accurate out to 150 yards or so (just accept that it is NOT a rifle), ideally set-up for a scout mounted red dot, great mag availability (though some are finicky) and capacity, light and easy to carry and shoot, and hit pretty hard at their effective range.

Downsides? Sure, relatively expensive to shoot, can be tough to find the ammo (not online though), can be fussy with magazines and ammo types/brands (more FTE/FTL than I care for), and it is not a rifle.

IMHO, all of the above makes them ideal for suburban/SFH/SHTF use. I think the U.S. military did a great thing making this essentially a PDF that is light years easier and more effective to shoot and HIT bad guys with than a .45 for MOST folks. Plus, get a vintage one (mine is a modern AO) and have a piece of history, though at the moment they are over-priced.
 
Downsides? Sure, relatively expensive to shoot, can be tough to find the ammo (not online though), can be fussy with magazines and ammo types/brands (more FTE/FTL than I care for), and it is not a rifle.

IMHO, all of the above makes them ideal for suburban/SFH/SHTF use. I think the U.S. military did a great thing making this essentially a PDF that is light years easier and more effective to shoot and HIT bad guys with than a .45 for MOST folks. Plus, get a vintage one (mine is a modern AO) and have a piece of history, though at the moment they are over-priced.
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In my mind, all the above would make it an expensive club.
 
One of my favorite semi guns is my Hakim. A few friends of mine now have them also. It is a blast to shoot and ammo is still relatively cost effective. Higher capacity mags available if desired.

Now you have done it ...... got to go shoot it, back in a bit.
 
I missed the budget cap. How about another upper for the AR instead? 2 pins and it is like a whole new gun. Carbine to varminter (or the other way depending on what you have), variant cartridge, etc.
 
Get a 6.5 Grendel AR-15 upper, put National Match sights on it, and see how far you can shoot. Down the road, add an optic.
If you're anywhere hogs, coyotes or other varmints are an issue, then this will dispose of them post-haste.
 
Nah, still goes BANG and hits pretty much where I aim when I pull the trigger 49 out of 50 times. Still would like that to improve.
 
You can afford an M1 garand on that budget -- just get one from the CMP. To qualify to buy from the CMP you have to join an affiliated organization, and attend marksmanship training from an affiliated organization. Go to an Appleseed marksmanship clinic ($70) and join their parent org., the RWVA ($20). They are CMP-affiliated, so these things plus proof of US citizenship will qualify you to buy surplus M1 garands for very low prices. The CMP has one grade for $500 and another for $600. The $500 ones are great... I have one that shoots under 2 MOA all day long, and will put rounds on silhouettes out to 600 yards all day long.

The M1 would fill a nice niche in your lineup. You already have a rimfire and an intermediate caliber rifle -- now you need something with a little more power and effective range. Also, Appleseed has a deal going where if you buy an RWVA membership and come to a marksmanship clinic, you can attend future events for free until you earn a Rifleman's patch (which you get by shooting Expert on the Army Qualification Test).

You will learn a lot if you go to the Appleseed, too. Your Ruger and your AR would be perfect for attending one. It is all about field marksmanship from unsupported positions, and most of the shooting is done on 25m Army Qual. Tests, so you can shoot your .22 to save money if you want. They have events all the time all over the country. Check it out: www.appleseedinfo.org
 
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