I need some suggestions for a NJ legal semi auto rifle

[mx597turbo 0]

I've been doing some research, but I haven't come to a solid decision yet. I'm looking for a rifle that meets the following criteria:

• NJ Legal
  
• Semi-auto
  
• Mag or clip feed
  
• 7.62 (preferably) or 30-06
  
• Around $400
  

The rifle would be used for target practice only, not hunting.

 

I'm leaning toward the various AK clones. I don't need the pistol grip or thumbhole, but it would have to accept the standard double-stack AK mag without modification. Which specific models would this include?

 

I would also consider SKS-M (preferably) or M1 Garand clones. Can anyone point me to some reasonably priced models.

 

Based on this post, can anyone suggest any other rifles that would meet my requirements.

 

Thanks in advance for any info.

[Krdshrk 3,878]

Arms-n-Ammo (PK90 here on the forums) has a Zastava PAP for $350 - www.colddeadhands.com

[lunker 274]

PTR91 - HK clone. Top notch quality and reliability. Match barrel makes foe great accuracy.

Www.ptr91inc.com

 

[mx597turbo 0]

Arms-n-Ammo (PK90 here on the forums) has a Zastava PAP for $350 - www.colddeadhands.com

 

I saw that one already, but it only accepts a single stack. I'm still very tempted at that price point.

[Krdshrk 3,878]

Ahh sorry - didn't see the double-stack requirement there. Maybe go for a Yugo SKS then.

[mx597turbo 0]

PTR91 - HK clone. Top notch quality and reliability. Match barrel makes foe great accuracy.

Www.ptr91inc.com

 

They look great, but are at least twice what I would spend. I have to save money for the glock

[mx597turbo 0]

Maybe go for a Yugo SKS then.

 

Are these still made? I can only seem to find used ones in google searches.

[Krdshrk 3,878]

Don't be afraid to go used. Much cheaper this way too and you will most likely get a gun in excellent shape.

[blksheep 466]

They are found in abundance. Just type SKS for sale in google or more preferably BING and viola!

[lunker 274]

If you look at SKS, you might want to look at others than the Yugo. Yugoslavia did not have the natural resources to give their guns chrome lined barrels, which can be a problem if you shoot corrosive. Also, it is built like a brick and has barrel grooves and an extra long barrel for a grenade launcher.

 

[Jon 264]

I love my Chinese SKS.

[Dan 177]

Semi-Auto and $400 for a 7.62 cal gun really limits your choices.

 

You are pretty much in AK clone style/SKS shooting 7.62x39 territory. For around $600 you can start looking at the Saiga 308 or if you want to go hunting styled , a Rem 750. After that you are talking $950 and up territory for a .308 SA tacticool style rifle.

[Kaiser7 33]

I like the mini-thirty, which you may be able to find around your price range. They're much lighter than the SKS, I like them quite a bit, and I've heard good stuff. I'd buy one, but I'm thinking of going for an AR build right now, although it's a pain saving up XD.

 

I should have mentioned, the Mini-30 fires the same round as the AK (7.62x39.) There is also the Mini-14 model, which fires the 5.56.

[hiker88 22]

I suggest a Saiga 7.62x39. Use it stock first and if you wish, you may do a "trigger restoration". A number of us here in the forum have done it.

[david8613 69]

I suggest a Saiga 7.62x39. Use it stock first and if you wish, you may do a "trigger restoration". A number of us here in the forum have done it.

 

i agree 100%, most BANG! for the buck, cheap to get, cheap to convert, accurate enough, cheap ammo.... oh yeah fun to shoot..

[anabolism 2]

I agree with recomendatIons of the saiga 7.62 x 39. Its out of your price range, but id just hold off buying a little longer and save more $$$. In the long run, youll save yourself a lot of headaches

[RedBowTies88 41]

Saiga for sure.

[vladtepes 1,060]

Saiga for the win.. glad everyone else said it first..

 

refer to my link for more Saiga info..