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    Default Looking for a new rifle.....

    Hi guys, this is my 2nd post here. I have been away from the gun world for quite a while & want to buy my 1st rifle in a LONG time. I'm looking for suggestions. I don't play video games so please don't reference anything for a game. I'm looking to spend between $1000 & $1500 maybe a little more. I currently own 1 Taurus 669 that I bought in 1993 & 1 Chinese SKS. I don't know what's out there or any good shops to visit for that matter. What do you guys suggest to a guy that's been away from the shooting sports for a while.

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    Default Re: Looking for a new rifle.....

    You can get your self a decent AR15 for the $500 range then use the rest of the money to buy ammo and tacticool it up!!

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    Default Re: Looking for a new rifle.....

    For that price you can get plenty of nice rifles. You looking for something of an AR platform or no? Want something with history?

    Leaves a lot of room.

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    Default Re: Looking for a new rifle.....

    You might get better suggestions if you specify your intended purpose for this rifle.

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    Default Re: Looking for a new rifle.....

    Too vague.

    Milsurp, hunting, target, home defense, investment or a combination of these?
    Semiauto, pump, breakopen or bolt?
    Smaller caliber like .223, .280, something in .30 or other?
    Will you be buying ammo or planning on reloading?

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    Default Re: Looking for a new rifle.....

    If a Taurus revolver and an SKS are your only firearms I would not just get ONE $1500 rifle.

    Get a basic AR for ~$400, a USED .22 for ~$200 and a USED bolt action rifle in .30 cal in the $500 range. Then another $200+ in optics for the bolt action scope.

    You will have some money left over for ammo and you will be covered for just about everything.

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    Default Re: Looking for a new rifle.....

    I agree your post is too vague. You can buy tons of rifles at that price range and below.

    - Do you want a military surplus rifle? Do you want a bolt action rifle? Do you want a semi auto rifle? Do you want a break action rifle? Do you want a lever action rifle?

    - What caliber are you considering? .223/5.56, 7.62x39, 7mm, 30-30, 7.62x54R, etc...?

    - What is the intended purpose? Hunting, target shooting (Plinking), competition?

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    Default Re: Looking for a new rifle.....

    OK sorry for being vague
    I'm looking for a plinker, I don't hunt, don't plan to either.
    I want something semi-auto that is fun & accurate to take to a range. Although the K-31 rifles speak to me.
    After looking around on the web last night I would LOVE to have a nice M1 Garand but the prices seem very high to me, I don't know though, can one be had for under $800?
    I might look into buying a used AR 15 & a used AK 47 or 74. Those GSG 5's look SUPER COOL & fun.
    So does this give you guys an idea of what I like & would use it for?

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    Default Re: Looking for a new rifle.....

    From what I think I'm hearing, you'd be better off with 2 - AR15s or 2 - AK47s, ammo is cheap for both platforms, so plenty of range time. And, being completely familiar with your rifle's manual of arms has distinct advantages. Remember, 2 is 1, and 1 is none. You can also find bolt action rifles in .223 Rem. and 7.62x39 so a semi and a bolt + glass is an option.

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    Default Re: Looking for a new rifle.....

    Quote Originally Posted by Captain Hook View Post
    OK sorry for being vague
    I'm looking for a plinker, I don't hunt, don't plan to either.
    I want something semi-auto that is fun & accurate to take to a range. Although the K-31 rifles speak to me.
    After looking around on the web last night I would LOVE to have a nice M1 Garand but the prices seem very high to me, I don't know though, can one be had for under $800?
    I might look into buying a used AR 15 & a used AK 47 or 74. Those GSG 5's look SUPER COOL & fun.
    So does this give you guys an idea of what I like & would use it for?
    You might be able to get a Garand for under $800 when the CMP starts selling their Philippines returns. I've never heard a battle rifle referred to as a "plinker", though, since plinking with .30-06 or .308 gets pretty expensive.

    For plinking, you can't beat the prices for AR's right now. A pistol-caliber carbine would be even better. Personally, I'd like to get a Sub-2000 for plinking.

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