7.62 Recommendation

[Sierra Bravo]

Can anyone recommend a semi-auto rifle chambered in 7.62 x 39?

Something both reliable and accurate?

around the ballpark of $400-500?

looking for something I can get my hands on asap and get some solid range time in.

I already have plans to build on AR platform for my next project

 

[8'Duece]

AK maybe ?

Seriously, off the top of my head I can't think of any rifles chambered in that cartridge other than some AR platforms.


Anyone else here have more info ??

 

[Pete S]

Can anyone recommend a semi-auto rifle chambered in 7.62 x 39?

Something both reliable and accurate?

around the ballpark of $400-500?

looking for something I can get my hands on asap and get some solid range time in.

I already have plans to build on AR platform for my next project

If you're looking for an AK style platform in that caliber go with a Saiga or Krinkov.

I'm not sure about the price of the Krinkov's, but The Saiga models are in that price range.

 

[HOLLiS]

Gun prices are jumping, AKs, SKS, Mini 30 by Ruge, Rasheed, and others.

Go to Gunbrokers.com and look around for a rifle in that caliber.

 

[Diamondback 2/2]

I would go with an AK or mini 30 Ruger.

 

[Sierra Bravo]

I would go with an AK or mini 30 Ruger.

Thanks for all the responses, I've found a couple of Saiga's going for $699 (Used) around me
as well as a mini 30 & mini 14 @ $749 used, not bad prices all things considered.
but beyond my budget at this point unfortunately.

I was able to test out an M4gery at my local Gun shop retail $450 w/ box of ammo, which I'm strongly considering
one model chambered in 6.8 - so yeah still shopping, guess it's time to bust out the christmas list:)

 

[Diamondback 2/2]

http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=9370638&oh=216543

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=145235565

http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/

http://www.gunsamerica.com/90014554..._Century_RI1205N_GP_WASR_7_62X39_SD_FOLDE.htm


This is just a quick google search, but I would say you can pick up an AK for $400-$450 easy. If you build one you are more around $250-$300

 

[pardus]

Don't ignore the SKS, I had one for years and loved it, great little rifle. :2c:

 

[Sierra Bravo]

We have a winner!
Thanks for the suggestions
I got my sites set on an AK-74 (5.45mm) full Sfmod
Rifle = $200 +$100 for Mod accessories
more range & penetration baby!