Yearly bonus = 2 rifles
 

I've been planning this for a while and we're finally receiving our yearly bonuses. So, it's rifle buying time. I don't have the cash for high high end ones, but I decided on 2 "plinkers"

An AR-15 variant and an AK-47 variant. For the AR-15, I'd prefer not to spend over $1000. For the AK, I'm looking in the $500-600 region. An M1A is also sought, but I'm going to wait on that for a little while.

Any brands to stay way far away? I've been looking at 2 possibilities for the AK-47. I can buy a Romanian parts kit for something like $250 and then a receiver for $75-100, or a Polish Rifle for $699. For the AR-15, I'm looking at either a Bushmaster or Olympic. I might go a few bucks more if some thought it bought a lot more rifle.

For the AK, look at a VEPR. Very high quality guns.

Re: Yearly bonus = 2 rifles
 

As far as Kalasnikov's, it's my understanding that the Yugoslav variants were the best made. Mostly machined, no or almost no stamped parts. Here's an interesting historical page: http://kalashnikov.guns.ru/

On the AR front, it'd be hard to beat a Bushmaster made rifle. I'd get a flat top receiver, enable's mounting enhanced sights easily, and a 20 inch heavy barrel. Take a look here http://gunbroker.com/ , there are lots of them.

Bulgarian AK = Aresnal....the trigger pull is phenomenal....milled Receiver..absolutely the Best.

Colt AR is the way to go..if not than Armalite...

Stay with quality and U will never go wrong.

I have seen the Rominian stuff and its crude, especially when compared to the Aresnal guns.

Am looking for a Knights SR25...yeah verily..

I owned a Bushmaster. Maybe it was the only bad one they ever made, but that thing sucked balls. Never again. The Colt that I had prior to that never gave me any trouble.

ymmv.

Found an Armalite for $899 and a Yugoslav for $699 or a Bulgarian for $999.

Check out www.AR15.com. Glocktalk and SIGforum have excellent classifieds sections too. You can really find some steals there.

Rick,

You've been to my place: would an AR15 be a good ground hog gun with a scope?

You might be a redneck...

AR-15's just make you want to shoot stuff. Gawd, they're fun. I've never shot a varmint with one, but I bet it makes a big strawberry mess.

The Middies that were here when you brought your AR still talk about it...another ATF night will be scheduled in April.

If you have any suggestions for a GH gun, let me know.

Re: Re: Yearly bonus = 2 rifles
 

Love my Bushmaster! never one problem with it.

Pat, thats an awesome site!

Groundhog gun = Ruger M77V in .25-06 with heavy barrel and 4x12 Redfield scope. Can you say dissintegrate?


JA

Buy a MILLED RECEIVER Aresnal AK....

I have a Rock River Arms Varmit rifle, and have never had a single problem with it. It has a heavy barrel, etc.

We also issue Bushmasters at work, and have never had problems with them.

Bill

Well, I went with a Brand New Armalite AR15A2B. 20 inch barrel, Black, fixed stock. $899. Let's see if my lead on an AK will end up as a sale...

Too bad you didn't catch me a month ago. I feel like I just gave away an Arsenal AK and a pre-ban M4 :(

milled AK receiver = Sacrilege :)

An AR would be an Okay rifle for GH's, but their accuracy for such a small target is dicey. If you want the challenge, go for it. I used to occaisionally hunt gophers in Montana with a 9mm Browning high power. Hit one about every 20 rounds. ;)

When I really wanted to hit them consistently I used my Ruger M77 with a 24 inch barrel, 3-9X Redfield (one of the best in those days), in .257 Roberts caliber. I loaded a 75 grain Hornady bullet designed to shatter on impact, which left the barrel at about 3600 fps. I shot them out to over 200 yards, not bad for a target only 6-7 inches high. All hits were terminal. The advantage of the .257 Roberts was it used a lot less powder than the .25-06, which is way overbore, to get almost the same velocities in a handload.

Take a look at 6mm Remington, the .257 Roberts, and other "middle" caliber weapons. They're very versatile.

+1

LOL. It ain't a real AK unless its stamped outta recycled pop cans. Hell, I can still faintly see the Coca Cola logo on the side of my MAK90. :D

All this 'milled' business if for guys that get their nails done.

Oh and get a scope from Kalinka to put on the AK..Spitznatz style...

Get a milled receiver, if I wanted a beer can I'd buy a Lexus.

Or a excrement coloured car....