Help with new assualt rifle

drdriller · November 11, 2008, 03:32 PM

I am looking to buy an assault rifle before it becomes outlawed by the government. I am most concerned with it being able to hold 30 rounds and be very, very, reliable. I don't want to take the chance of any jams. I would use this for self defense in an emergency. What would be your recommendation?

p.s. I already have a remington police magnum 12 gauge. Would you even get one, or stick with the remington?

thanks

scoobydoo6906 · November 11, 2008, 03:39 PM

get a Yugoslavian made ak-47, its my SHTF weapon. or any ak or sks for that matter. get lots of ammo too.

MEhunter87 · November 11, 2008, 03:39 PM

Look at a chinese SKS poor mans AK-47. cheap ammo and reliable easy to clean and few parts. clips attach easly and fix mags come out easily. i have couple of the yugos and chinese sks. for clips i went to cabelas and can get 6 30rd mags for around $100 all metal clips great deal

Tombstonejim · November 11, 2008, 03:40 PM

Assault rifle very bad words.

cat9x · November 11, 2008, 04:28 PM

semi auto sporting rifle

johnwilliamson062 · November 11, 2008, 04:49 PM

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poor mans AK-47

I am not positive, but I am guessing production cost for an SKS was/is at least double that of an AK. The rifle seems to be much better built by my estimation.

drdriller · November 11, 2008, 05:38 PM

How do you like the bushmasters?

Hkmp5sd · November 11, 2008, 05:48 PM

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I am looking to buy an assault rifle before it becomes outlawed by the government.

I'd go with either a Colt M16 or an HK MP5. Both are running in the $16,000 to $20,000 range right now. I don't believe there are any transferrable Bushmasters in the NFA.

Oh, you mean a SEMI-automatic rifle that has the appearance of a select fire "assault rifle".....in that case Bushmaster is a good selection.

Please learn the correct terminology. If we cannot describe firearms correctly, we don't stand a chance of educating the common citizen.

raimius · November 11, 2008, 05:55 PM

If you mean assault rifle, I'd second the M16 suggestion (and MP5 for a submachinegun, and G3/CETME for a 7.62x51 battle rifle)...but that's just me.

If you mean "assault weapon" you are in the wrong section, as they are definitely not NFA firearms.

drdriller · November 11, 2008, 06:08 PM

Sorry, I don't know enough to know what I mean. That is why I started this thread. I'll look in another section. I just wanted a good, reliable rifle that holds about 30 rounds. I know the name Bushmaster, and that's about it. I am very familiar with handguns, but not semi-auto rifles.
thanks for the help

BLUEZ4U · November 11, 2008, 06:13 PM

For inexpensive and made well.......SKS

Ruthless4christ · November 11, 2008, 06:20 PM

i would get a FAL plenty of .308 ammo around and it is sure fun to shoot, and hey, don't worry about the assault weapon remarks, they are just giving you a hard time.

Hkmp5sd · November 11, 2008, 06:21 PM

Arg! I was thinking a converted HK-93 (.223) and typed MP5.

The section is fine, you just fell into the government's trap of calling everything painted black an "assault weapon".

Bushmaster makes excellent firearms. Right now, AR-15 clones are hopping off the shelves. You might want to just go to the local dealers and see what they have in stock.

Chipperman · November 12, 2008, 05:11 PM

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I don't believe there are any transferrable Bushmasters in the NFA.

Mine is a Sendra that was converted by Bushmaster. The Form 4 lists the manufacturer as "Bushmaster".

Firepower! · November 16, 2008, 01:06 AM

Since you asked for very very reliable, my suggestion for you is to get a Kalashnikov. If want a classic look then get 1977 or 1975 Russian full stock. If you want something compact, I strongly recomment an AMD 65 the Hungarian 7.62x39 in folding stock. A few drum mags and you should be good to go so long as the ammo lasts.

MGRacer · November 16, 2008, 03:10 AM

AK-47 Semiauto works well.

As will a AR-15

November 11, 2008, 03:32 PM	#1
drdriller Member Join Date: December 30, 2007 Posts: 21	Help with new assualt rifle I am looking to buy an assault rifle before it becomes outlawed by the government. I am most concerned with it being able to hold 30 rounds and be very, very, reliable. I don't want to take the chance of any jams. I would use this for self defense in an emergency. What would be your recommendation? p.s. I already have a remington police magnum 12 gauge. Would you even get one, or stick with the remington? thanks

November 11, 2008, 03:39 PM	#2
scoobydoo6906 Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2005 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 306	get a Yugoslavian made ak-47, its my SHTF weapon. or any ak or sks for that matter. get lots of ammo too. __________________ Remington 700 BDL, Yugo M70B1 , Remington 870 wingmaster, Pre 64 Fn Mauser, WASR-10, Mossberg 500, S&W M&P-9, S&W M&P-9c, Mossberg 1500, AR-15 X2, Ruger 10/22, Kahr CW-9, Ruger P-89, Yugo SKS

November 11, 2008, 06:13 PM	#11
BLUEZ4U Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2007 Location: midwest Posts: 138	For inexpensive and made well.......SKS __________________ Freemason 1988 Colt & Springfield Browning North American Arms

November 16, 2008, 01:06 AM	#15
Firepower! Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2008 Posts: 2,109	most reliable? Since you asked for very very reliable, my suggestion for you is to get a Kalashnikov. If want a classic look then get 1977 or 1975 Russian full stock. If you want something compact, I strongly recomment an AMD 65 the Hungarian 7.62x39 in folding stock. A few drum mags and you should be good to go so long as the ammo lasts.

November 16, 2008, 03:10 AM	#16
MGRacer Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2005 Posts: 130	AK-47 Semiauto works well. As will a AR-15 __________________ "A man's gotta do what he thinks is best."

November 11, 2008, 03:39 PM	#3
MEhunter87 Junior Member Join Date: November 11, 2008 Location: maine Posts: 1	Look at a chinese SKS poor mans AK-47. cheap ammo and reliable easy to clean and few parts. clips attach easly and fix mags come out easily. i have couple of the yugos and chinese sks. for clips i went to cabelas and can get 6 30rd mags for around $100 all metal clips great deal

November 11, 2008, 03:40 PM	#4
Tombstonejim Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2007 Location: Tombstone Az Posts: 202	Assault rifle very bad words.

November 11, 2008, 04:28 PM	#5
cat9x Senior Member Join Date: September 17, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 212	semi auto sporting rifle

November 11, 2008, 05:38 PM	#7
drdriller Member Join Date: December 30, 2007 Posts: 21	How do you like the bushmasters?

November 11, 2008, 05:55 PM	#9
raimius Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2008 Posts: 2,199	If you mean assault rifle, I'd second the M16 suggestion (and MP5 for a submachinegun, and G3/CETME for a 7.62x51 battle rifle)...but that's just me. If you mean "assault weapon" you are in the wrong section, as they are definitely not NFA firearms.

November 11, 2008, 06:08 PM	#10
drdriller Member Join Date: December 30, 2007 Posts: 21	Sorry, I don't know enough to know what I mean. That is why I started this thread. I'll look in another section. I just wanted a good, reliable rifle that holds about 30 rounds. I know the name Bushmaster, and that's about it. I am very familiar with handguns, but not semi-auto rifles. thanks for the help

November 11, 2008, 06:20 PM	#12
Ruthless4christ Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2007 Location: CNY Posts: 790	i would get a FAL plenty of .308 ammo around and it is sure fun to shoot, and hey, don't worry about the assault weapon remarks, they are just giving you a hard time.

November 11, 2008, 06:21 PM	#13
Hkmp5sd Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2001 Location: Winter Haven, Florida Posts: 4,303	Arg! I was thinking a converted HK-93 (.223) and typed MP5. The section is fine, you just fell into the government's trap of calling everything painted black an "assault weapon". Bushmaster makes excellent firearms. Right now, AR-15 clones are hopping off the shelves. You might want to just go to the local dealers and see what they have in stock.

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