Ok, So I have had a pretty good gun year this year, I got a 870 for home defense, and just snaged up a Taurus 709 slim for my carry peice. So the next item on the list for my SHTF prep is a .223 rifle once I get my tax return.
I have looked at all the AR15/M4 variants out there. I'm also familier with the Ruger mini 14 and the Kel tec SU-16 (which I am leaning towards at the moment). My question is what other Semi Auto's are out there. I'm looking for stuff in the $500-800 range to leave some money for ammo and assesories.
Requirements are:
good ammo availablity ( 7.62 is an option but I dont like the weight)
Rugged
Accurate
And finally easy to operate and clean for a rifle newbie.
Thanks
I have looked at all the AR15/M4 variants out there. I'm also familier with the Ruger mini 14 and the Kel tec SU-16 (which I am leaning towards at the moment). My question is what other Semi Auto's are out there. I'm looking for stuff in the $500-800 range to leave some money for ammo and assesories.
Requirements are:
good ammo availablity ( 7.62 is an option but I dont like the weight)
Rugged
Accurate
And finally easy to operate and clean for a rifle newbie.
Thanks