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kozak6 · January 20, 2013, 03:07 PM

I ran across one of those all American made IO AK's for $1500. It came with three magazines. I passed.

I saw a Century FAL with no magazine for $850. Maybe not a bad price, but 7.62x51 isn't cheap. I know I'd be happier with a bolt action that costs and weighs half as much with twice the accuracy.

On the plus side, I did see a couple of single shot bolt action .22's for $120 each or so. The dealer even told me outright he could come down a bit on price. One in great shape, and one in project shape. I've actually been meaning to buy a single shot bolter for a long time, so I might even get both.

I also a Remington 11-48. It might be fun to tactical up since parts can be adapted from other Remington shotguns.

January 20, 2013, 03:07 PM	#173
kozak6 Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 3,113	I ran across one of those all American made IO AK's for $1500. It came with three magazines. I passed. I saw a Century FAL with no magazine for $850. Maybe not a bad price, but 7.62x51 isn't cheap. I know I'd be happier with a bolt action that costs and weighs half as much with twice the accuracy. On the plus side, I did see a couple of single shot bolt action .22's for $120 each or so. The dealer even told me outright he could come down a bit on price. One in great shape, and one in project shape. I've actually been meaning to buy a single shot bolter for a long time, so I might even get both. I also a Remington 11-48. It might be fun to tactical up since parts can be adapted from other Remington shotguns.