Now that SKS's and AK's have respectively gone $400 a piece and $550 a piece at least, on standard market value (ignoring occasional steals), what is the new cheap, semi-auto combat rifle (not shotguns; I know AR-12's go for under $400)? .22lr rifles and pistol-caliber carbines are all cheap, without a doubt, but they're certainly not viable for filling the void left by SKS's and AK's.
>>28068828
what the fuck is a ar12
>>28068876
there are a couple of semiauto shotguns that look like ARs
>>28068876
Basically >>28068910
Semi auto shotgun that looks like an AR-15, that Classic sells for about $350 pre-shipping. Really fucking good deal if you don't live in a ban state.
>>28068828
>cheap
>semiauto
>centerfire
>in 2015
Pick 3
Here's the thing: If it's cheap and cost effective for you, it's cheap and cost effective for everyone else who is looking for EXACTLY THE SAME THING. Sorry anon, the days of cheap SKS went on life support in the late 90s and died about 10 years ago.
There's a reason we say "grab SKS, go innawoods." The SKS was a cheap gas-operated semiautomatic rifle with a fairly large aftermarket. Now a quality SKS will run you a new AR.
So, yes, you're pretty much looking at the hipoint 995. You can dress it up like a Cx4 if you want, but you're not getting much for under $400 in 2015. Everyone wants what you want, anon - you're not special, you don't have special interests.
>>28068828
I say just go shotgun man. Very cheap, very common, and versatile.
>>28069452
I have one, was just wondering.
>>28068828
Mossberg or Remington, take your pick
You can build a bottom-tier AR for $400 that will still be plenty better than a Hi-Point Carbine.
Dude, ammo and various kit will run you far more money in the long run than the gun, but the gun is the easiest way to make shooting less fun than it would otherwise be if it has problems. If you can afford $250 you can wait a little longer and afford $400-500.
>>28068828
I picked up a used SKS at a Dicks locally for 399 this weekend. just gotta shop around
>>28069345
They're still $150 in Canadia.
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