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dean1818 · June 23, 2012, 07:51 AM

If you force me into just those 3 choices, I would go for an SKS and pocket the extra $650

If you are a prepper that extra $650 could go to MANY other places

An SKS can be used to hunt (hornady 120g SST will knock down any deer or boar) I wouldnt hunt with a 5.56.

The Mini is similar maybe slightly better than the SKS on accuracy...

The SKS is slightly better than the AK rifles in accuracy

I would also challenge you to look at feedback on CAI..... Its mostly not pretty

Within 150 yards, the 7.62x39 hits harder than the 5.56

The SKS can tolerate enormous abuse and can operate dirty.

For cheap shooting, the sks beats out the 5.56

The negatives on the SKS are many, but within your parameters, it seems to
be a decent choice

I like my SKS, not my favorite rifle, but for the price/ function unbeatable

June 23, 2012, 07:51 AM	#18
dean1818 Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2009 Location: Frisco Texas Posts: 844	If you force me into just those 3 choices, I would go for an SKS and pocket the extra $650 If you are a prepper that extra $650 could go to MANY other places An SKS can be used to hunt (hornady 120g SST will knock down any deer or boar) I wouldnt hunt with a 5.56. The Mini is similar maybe slightly better than the SKS on accuracy... The SKS is slightly better than the AK rifles in accuracy I would also challenge you to look at feedback on CAI..... Its mostly not pretty Within 150 yards, the 7.62x39 hits harder than the 5.56 The SKS can tolerate enormous abuse and can operate dirty. For cheap shooting, the sks beats out the 5.56 The negatives on the SKS are many, but within your parameters, it seems to be a decent choice I like my SKS, not my favorite rifle, but for the price/ function unbeatable __________________ An imperfect servant of my Lord and Saviour, Jesus Buying American made, wherever I still can Last edited by dean1818; June 23, 2012 at 08:01 AM.