The Sig 556R is badazz but pricey.
There is always the VX, but it's uglier than an AK.
Another vote from me for an SKS.
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Thread: 7.62 X 39 alternatives
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08-07-2014, 01:37 PM #21I am a Forum User
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08-07-2014, 06:32 PM #22MGO Member
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Besides my AKs I have a Mini 30, several SKSs and a Saiga . The Mini is the best of the bunch and I have killed a bunch of deer with it. It is original one, not the newer tactical type. Of course the SKSs are pretty basic and iconic rifles. I bought the Saiga many years ago to convert but I liked it so much as a sporter I just kept it that way. Great deal back when they were cheap. Not so much anymore since the stopped importing them.
If you want a conventional looking rifle, you might want to buy a used Mini 30. You might be able to get the old Ranch Rifle type cheaper.Last edited by Garymac; 08-07-2014 at 06:52 PM.
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08-08-2014, 01:08 AM #23MGO Member
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what exactly attracts you to 7.62x39 if not the ak platform?
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08-08-2014, 06:06 AM #24I am a Forum User
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S G works. Shernic Gun Works check out sgworks.com for video and info. I like it but the stock cost as much as the rifle and it's a bit heavy . Fun and it drops about a foot off the OAL of the rifle .
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08-08-2014, 08:19 AM #25I am a Forum User
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Probably cheap, plentiful (for now) .30 cal. Originally Posted by AleksanderSuave
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08-08-2014, 09:35 AM #26I am a Forum User
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Mostly this Originally Posted by Pyzik
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08-08-2014, 11:47 AM #27I am a Forum User
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One thing to watch for is in civillian weapons, bimetal jackets and steel cases cause increased wear. It will also wear military weapons faster but they are designed for it. AR, Mini 30... all took a standard weapon and modified it for 7.62x39. Those weapons were designed for brass cases and copper jacketed rounds.
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08-08-2014, 11:58 AM #28I am a Forum User
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The bi-metal jacketed bullets can cause increased wear on the rifling over time but the cases aren't *really a big deal. Originally Posted by elwarpo
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08-08-2014, 02:18 PM #29MGO Member
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Chinese SKS $289 http://www.classicfirearms.com/chicomsks
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Royal Tiger Imports just got several flavors of SKS' in all for sub $300 and one sub $200. I ordered one from them last fall for $219 and was very pleased with a numbers matching Sino Soviet.
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