Best 7.62x39 rifle to buy

[AmericanBob]

?? eyes of the beholder i guess. but i ain't mad at ya. as far as accuracy, she'll shoot as good as i can. i haven't had a problem yet putting a bullet right where i want it. granted i haven't tried anything past 150. the only problem i've had is sometimes the primers on wolf ammo fail to ignite. but i've ordered a stronger hammer spring to solve that problem. it is a great rifle to shoot though. and way prettier.

 

[Gator762]

The mini 14 and 30 rifles have always look good to me. I had 2 mini 14's and thay were a minute of a house, but i've seen others tht would shoot good, I was jelous. But I never had a mini 30, i was worried that it would shoot like the mini 14's i had.It may be that I shouldn't have one. Glad yours does, I still like them.

 

[sporter]

Best rifle for me in 7.62x39 is an SGL from KVAR.

 

[Clay]

Ok, if nothing else the Dugger Gun Show this weekend did give me the opportunity to fondle a CAI VZ2008. Ill admit, it actually looks pretty decent! Im not a big fan of the barrel on the rifle for 2 reasons. #1 reason is I dont like the AK muzzle brake. It doesnt belong on the rifle. A secondary issue is lack of a chrome barrel, but thats not a show stopper for the rifle. Anyway, it looked to be a quality piece. Fit and finish was nice, though I wish it was the right color, but black does fit the rifle. I dont know if I would like the folding stock or not, but it is an original option, just not the greatest cheek weld as with most folders. I wish they had one with a fixed stock so I could see how that feels.

Anyway, the price was decent, though Im sure they can be had cheaper from what Ive seen. I do think I would like to go shoot one at some point. For the price, it seems like a good deal!

 

[Gator762]

I put paracord around the stock and it helped alot. My VZ went threw another 300 rounds this weekend and again no problems what so ever. I couldn't be more happy with it. So far it has went threw around 700 rounds without a problem.

 

[redpitbull44]

Also, if you search here for Vz2008 you will find resources I posted for accessories of all sorts, including 5 different stock types available. Thats pretty decent if you ask me, especially considering one of those options is the M4 style that everybody seems to like.

 

[Tombs]

Quality wise... Norinco SKS, had mine since I was little, and grew up with it.

Oddly enough, it's never had a jam. Only malfunction its ever had was a slamfire with some questionable ammo. Can't even begin to try to put a figure on the amount of rounds that's been through it. Probably close to 5000.

 

[88E30M50]

I like the Saiga. As bought, it is like a modern SKS that uses a detachable magazine. But it can also be modified back to an AK format and makes one of the best AKs out there.

 

[jabean]

yugo shoots great . I have shot several differant brands ,but I think the yugo under folder is the best

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Maadi (Egyptian) they where built by Russians for the Egyptians. Just do not buy a Century Maadi.

 

[saltyjd]

AmericanBob,

I was wondering if you could share the different links or places you purchased some of your addons for the nice mini 30 you show here.

 

[chraland51]

Ruger Mini-30!!!

 

[AmericanBob]

wish i could, the gun had that stock on it when i bought it. it's an a.t.i. stock. collapsable and side folder. my only additions are the ruger factory mags and as of yesterday a wolff extra power hammer spring and recoil spring. haven't even had a chance to fire it with the new springs yet.