Looking to now buy a Mosin-Nagant

I originally wanted an SKS, but when I realized that the Ruskies were $400, Chinese were $300, and crappy Yugo's were $250, I decided to wait until the Obama hype is over, or just save up for a Mini 14, which I wanted more anyway.

^^see above^^ If you want a  used Mini 14, do a quick search and see when it was made, serial number search with Ruger. My experience with the Mini 14 is that, well, it sucked for accuracy, would only use Ruger factory magazines.  After markets caused malfunctions.  See if you can get one made in the late 90's/early 2000's, some of the others here have not had the same experience I have had and have liked it.  The stock is kind of short for me, I'm 6'1", a little uncomfortable having my nose against the receiver.

Spend the money and get the Springfield M1A or SOCOM 16...

Find an M-38 if you can. There was another carbine that was actually a shortened full-length rifle made post-war. The model name escapes me and the content filter @ the hospital won't let me go to gun sites. Neither of those models are zeroed for having bayonets. My full-sized Mosin is a great rifle for long-range work. M38 and M-44's are cool because they breath fire and kick like a mule.

Forgot about the 38.  I wish I had been able to find one, but the 44 is still a hoot and the bayonet makes a good gun stand to keep it out of the dirt.  

I bought mine during the height of the Obama hype.  If prices are going up that much still, it's probably a supply issue.  

tallen702 wrote: Moist Nuggets

gb2/k/

('pperciate the info)

tallen702 wrote: *cough* Finnish Moist Nuggets are superior *cough* Just sayin'

I believe they come with an optics mount now from the factory.  Can't be that hard to scope it.  

I suppose it depends on what you want to do with it. While I'll admit I did not know the new ones were side ejectors, I wouldn't think it is that easy to scope them, they are hard on scopes.

With a flat top AR and QD mounts you can have red dot sights, you can have magnified scopes, you can have red dot scopes with flip out magnifiers, lights and a whole host of things.

Ruger's MRSP is between $880 and $900. The Tactical is $920. The M&P 15 Tactical is $1070.

You can get M&P's for $800, with rebates.

An EAG will set you back $2000, but it'll come ready to run with
# CM® 14.5" Mid Length Gas BFH (Cold Hammer Forged) Barrel (w/ perm A2X™ Flash Hider)
# Special Edition E.A.G. Serial Number Series
# E.A.G. Logo Laser Etched on Front Magwell and Upper Receiver
# LaRue Tactical 9" Tactical Free Float Handguards
# TangoDown SCAR Panel Covers (qty 3)
# TangoDown QD Vertical Grip-K
# TangoDown Battle Grip
# TangoDown PR#4 Sling Mount
# Vltor USGI QD Front Swivel
# Magpul Enhanced Trigger Guard
# Magpul MOE Stock
# Troy Ind/BCM Rear Folding Battle Sight
# VTAC Padded Sling
# VTAC Light Mount
# SureFire G2 LED
# BCM® Magazine w/ Magpul Follower
# Slip2000 EWL
# $200 Certificate toward training with E.A.G. Tactical (Restrictions Apply)

Which is pretty much sorted. Slap on a H-1 Micro and you have a great gun.

Daniel Defence M4's will set you back around $1500. This is why you pay one and a half grand for a DDM4

You _can_ build your own AR pattern, but I would advise against it. The people who do it for a living are guaranteed to do it better than you will. Throw in warranties and guarantees and you pretty much can't lose by paying that little but extra for a reputable, factory weapon.

The factories can also get parts wholesale, meaning you will get quality parts for less than if you buy them retail, which will force you to go with lesser quality parts if you want to stay "under budget".

KBK

Edited by Kayback - 02 June 2011 at 11:46am