So I have a bit of money saved up for a rifle and I'm not

>>30779677
if i was you i might try to get an SKS

>>30779684
Any specific reason? I mean I know it's a good rifle but I don't see any use for it that an AR or bolt action wouldn't have

>>30779677
What do you want to do with it? AR's are probably gonna temporarily go up as November nears. People are inevitably gonna panic.

>>30780121
its just what i personally would do, but their price is going up so now would be the time to buy, AR will be around a long time but milsurp is drying up

>>30779677
Get the AR, the enfield is nice and i regret selling mine, but unless you dont mind throwing extra dosh to feed it or reload for it, dont get it.

>>30779677
>the AR will give me something I can tinker with without blowing too much cash

You say that now.

>>30780134
I want it for a SHTF gun. I already have a Winchester Model 12 for HD and a Marlin Model 60 for practicing marksmanship

>>30780716
Yeah I'm sure I'll put a lot of money into it in the long run but I won't have to use a big chunk of cash in one go like I will if I'm buying new guns

>>30779684
Not OP but I have an sks question

I'm looking into getting babby's first gun and I found an SKS

Norinco
Original stock
Buttersmooth action
Sights are good (not cantered or anything)

The guy wanted 475 for it. I was thinking 400.

Would 450 be a fair price for it?

>>30779677
As someone who owns several of both, buy the AR. It's just cheaper to shoot...
You can always get a Lee -Enfield - they made about 7million of them iirc. No chance they will get a permanent ban as soon as AR15's will either...

Good luck

>>30780778
Then AR hands down. It's an infinitely more practical option than a milsurp bolt action and you'll have no issue finding mags, ammo, replacement parts, and other people to share those parts with in an SHTF scenario.