Another "which one" thread...

[Pro2A]

I have the opportunity to get one more rifle before Obama. I have narrowed it down to these three, but can only pick one. They are in order of what I want.

Yugo SKS
Ruger 10/22
Mosin Nagant

The SKS is my main choice right now mainly because I already have the 7.62x39 ammo for it. I like the carbine style semi-autos and it seems pretty reliable.

The 10/22 uses cheap ammo, and I like that it is a semi-auto. It is a .22 and I'm not too fond of something less powerful. I know its a great firearm and have heard nothing but good about them.

The Mosin is a nice reliable rifle, yet I could buy it post ban for a decent price since they are bolt action. The only concern I have is it uses ammo I don't currently have and really don't want to add any more calibers to my stockpile due to possible future costs.

What do you guys think? Anything else I should know about these 3 rifles, good and bad?

[adymond]

I think I would get the SKS. The 10/22 will never be banned in ANY AWB. If it gets to the point where the 10/22 is banned we will have MUCH bigger problems.

The Nagant isn't going to end up on an AWB either I don't think.

[Pro2A]

The reason I was thinking the 10/22 is because I thought it was going to be part of the new ban. I sorta wanted to get one to say I had it before they are banned. How sure are you that it won't be banned?

[FireGS]

Get the SKS because it has the ability to be High Capacity. 20, 30, and drums, if not mistaken.

Then, buy some of the 30 round 10/22 mags

Youre... Obama-covered.

[adymond]

The reason I was thinking the 10/22 is because I thought it was going to be part of the new ban. I sorta wanted to get one to say I had it before they are banned. How sure are you that it won't be banned?

IIRC the 10/22 was specificly exempted from the AWB. But the 20+ round mags may not be available.

[Pro2A]

Get the SKS because it has the ability to be High Capacity. 20, 30, and drums, if not mistaken.

Then, buy some of the 30 round 10/22 mags

Youre... Obama-covered.

The SKS has a detachable magazine? I could have sworn it used a clip like the M1.

[OvadekP]

If your main reason for the purchase is getting before Obama and the new congress get in and starts banning your choices, then the only option would be the SKS. I don't see the other 2 on your list being banned.

[normanvin]

You can take the box mag out of the sks. It does take detachable mags. Some people have had bad luck with them.

I would question the price of ammo after the big O takes office. So I would vote for the 10-22 at this point.

[adymond]

You can take the box mag out of the sks. It does take detachable mags. Some people have had bad luck with them.

I would question the price of ammo after the big O takes office. So I would vote for the 10-22 at this point.

I guess I would have to agree which is why I would get the SKS and buy a few thousand rounds of ammo and a bunch of mags.

[phill]

You can take the box mag out of the sks. It does take detachable mags. Some people have had bad luck with them.

I would question the price of ammo after the big O takes office. So I would vote for the 10-22 at this point.

Unless they have gotten better the detachable mags were more trouble than they were worth. We tried several and they tended to come unlatched while firing.