Semi-Auto Rifle Question

Microscope · November 2, 2012, 06:41 PM

Hi there,

I know you get a lot of these kinds of questions, but personally, I never get bored reading them.

Semi-auto Rifle - .223 or 5.56
Very reliable, easy maintenance, cleaning, upkeep
Reasonably accurate (max 350 yrds primary use)
Easy to find & fairly priced parts, accessories, ammo, support, etc
Relatively lower recoil and front rise.
In the range of $1000-2000 - preference is new but recent used too.
Pest control, plinking, SHTF scenario

Thanks

2damnold4this · November 2, 2012, 07:23 PM

I'd get some sort of AR. You might be ok with a Mini 14 but I think an AR is easier to clean and accessorize.

Microscope · November 2, 2012, 07:26 PM

Could you offer more specific models within AR category?
I'm fairly new to this so it would be helpful for me.
Thx

sgms · November 2, 2012, 08:51 PM

I believe you had better start by getting the list of what you can own before trying to get a rifle. I am under the impression that the list is currently under going a reworking and that Canada restricts all of the AR-15 style rifles including the .22 rimfires. Once you find out what you can own it will be a lot easier to make a suggestions.

barnbwt · November 3, 2012, 12:00 AM

Are AR and AK pattern guns still not allowed in Canada? I know the VZ58 is available as an alternative to the AK up there, and Czechpoint recently came out with a version in .223/5.56. I don't know if they are distributing up there but it's likely they could be allowed considering their design is derived from neither AK nor AR.

Good luck,

TCB

cecILL · November 3, 2012, 08:13 AM

If no ARs, the Ranch Rifle sounds like it would meet your needs.
There is a fair amount of after market "junk" made for it, too.

Microscope · November 3, 2012, 10:06 AM

Don't worry about Canadian regulations.
I will take all your suggestions and ask the local experts which ones match closest within regulations here.
So fire away.

BPowderkeg · November 3, 2012, 10:30 AM

Quote:

So fire away

Colt SP-1 AR-15

or

this is my best "fire away" suggestions.., i hope you get one or the other.

Microscope · November 3, 2012, 10:37 AM

What a nice black gun.
Are there new versions, or would I be looking for a good used gun?

thx

5.56RifleGuy · November 3, 2012, 11:43 AM

I love SP1 rifles. That is the top one in the picture up there. There is an auction coming up that has one listed. Its even in Canada.

https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDeta...68837#topoflot

I think they fall into the area of collector interest mostly, however they are great shooters. I love mine. There is a lot of cool stuff in that auction.

chris in va · November 3, 2012, 04:08 PM

I guess we need to know how available certain types of ammo is in your area.

Microscope · November 3, 2012, 06:25 PM

Please see above revision.
It is now officially a US question.
Please submit away.

Powderman · November 3, 2012, 06:51 PM

In that price range, I'd choose a Colt 6920 or a BCM AR15 of similar configuration.

If you're looking at sterling accuracy, then a Colt CR 6720 or 6724 (I like the longer barrels) would be the ticket, especially if you're adding optics.

If you want to keep to a military-style configuration, then look at the Colt MT 6700.

Honestly, there are tons and tons of reliable, reputable AR manufacturers out there, and most of them put out a rifle capable of amazing accuracy. My preference is for Colt, for a number of reasons--although your mileage can and possibly will vary.

November 2, 2012, 06:41 PM	#1
Microscope Member Join Date: July 10, 2012 Posts: 26	Semi-Auto Rifle Question Hi there, I know you get a lot of these kinds of questions, but personally, I never get bored reading them. Semi-auto Rifle - .223 or 5.56 Very reliable, easy maintenance, cleaning, upkeep Reasonably accurate (max 350 yrds primary use) Easy to find & fairly priced parts, accessories, ammo, support, etc Relatively lower recoil and front rise. In the range of $1000-2000 - preference is new but recent used too. Pest control, plinking, SHTF scenario Thanks Last edited by Microscope; November 3, 2012 at 06:26 PM. Reason: Changed from Canada to US Suggestions

November 3, 2012, 12:00 AM	#5
barnbwt Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2012 Posts: 230	Are AR and AK pattern guns still not allowed in Canada? I know the VZ58 is available as an alternative to the AK up there, and Czechpoint recently came out with a version in .223/5.56. I don't know if they are distributing up there but it's likely they could be allowed considering their design is derived from neither AK nor AR. Good luck, TCB __________________ "Guns don't kill people; people kill people. Guns protect people from people with smaller guns." -Stan Smith

November 3, 2012, 10:06 AM	#7
Microscope Member Join Date: July 10, 2012 Posts: 26	ALL suggestions welcome Don't worry about Canadian regulations. I will take all your suggestions and ask the local experts which ones match closest within regulations here. So fire away.

November 3, 2012, 06:51 PM	#13
Powderman Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2001 Location: Washington State Posts: 2,030	In that price range, I'd choose a Colt 6920 or a BCM AR15 of similar configuration. If you're looking at sterling accuracy, then a Colt CR 6720 or 6724 (I like the longer barrels) would be the ticket, especially if you're adding optics. If you want to keep to a military-style configuration, then look at the Colt MT 6700. Honestly, there are tons and tons of reliable, reputable AR manufacturers out there, and most of them put out a rifle capable of amazing accuracy. My preference is for Colt, for a number of reasons--although your mileage can and possibly will vary. __________________ Hiding in plain sight...

November 2, 2012, 07:23 PM	#2
2damnold4this Senior Member Join Date: August 12, 2009 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 1,031	I'd get some sort of AR. You might be ok with a Mini 14 but I think an AR is easier to clean and accessorize.

November 2, 2012, 07:26 PM	#3
Microscope Member Join Date: July 10, 2012 Posts: 26	Could you offer more specific models within AR category? I'm fairly new to this so it would be helpful for me. Thx

November 2, 2012, 08:51 PM	#4
sgms Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2010 Location: Arizona or Ohio depending Posts: 649	I believe you had better start by getting the list of what you can own before trying to get a rifle. I am under the impression that the list is currently under going a reworking and that Canada restricts all of the AR-15 style rifles including the .22 rimfires. Once you find out what you can own it will be a lot easier to make a suggestions.

November 3, 2012, 08:13 AM	#6
cecILL Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2001 Location: central IL Posts: 363	If no ARs, the Ranch Rifle sounds like it would meet your needs. There is a fair amount of after market "junk" made for it, too.

November 3, 2012, 10:37 AM	#9
Microscope Member Join Date: July 10, 2012 Posts: 26	What a nice black gun. Are there new versions, or would I be looking for a good used gun? thx

November 3, 2012, 11:43 AM	#10
5.56RifleGuy Senior Member Join Date: May 9, 2010 Location: USA Posts: 965	I love SP1 rifles. That is the top one in the picture up there. There is an auction coming up that has one listed. Its even in Canada. https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDeta...68837#topoflot I think they fall into the area of collector interest mostly, however they are great shooters. I love mine. There is a lot of cool stuff in that auction.

November 3, 2012, 04:08 PM	#11
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 11,718	I guess we need to know how available certain types of ammo is in your area.

November 3, 2012, 06:25 PM	#12
Microscope Member Join Date: July 10, 2012 Posts: 26	Please see above revision. It is now officially a US question. Please submit away.