Rifle under 200USD?

I don't know what Kali allows, but how about the Hi Point carbine? Hard to beat a $150 9mm carbine.
 
For $300 you could probably find a decent used Marlin lever gun in 44 mag. I really like mine. Enough punch for hunting pigs and deer out to about 100-150 yds. For defensive use, more magazine capacity than a 30-30. For target, probably somewhat cheaper ammo. [Although a 357/38 lever gun would beat a 44 on ammo cost.]

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Jeffrey, what is your intended use for this rifle? Home defense? Paper punching? Hunting?


Under $200 - I have seen Rossi single shot rifles in various calibers list for under $200. I have no personal experience with these guns.

Under $300 - The Stevens 200 bolt gun has gotten good reviews, and is available in various calibers. However, you'll need to scope it. Again, I personally have no experience with this gun.
 
It'll mostly be for targets. I guess it'd come in handy if someone ever tries to rob my house, and maybe if I work up enough interest for hunting, it could be used for that, but right now, I only see targets.
 
If just for fun, a .22 is great. Either a Ruger 10/22, or a Taurus pump, which is a great gun, modeled after the old gallery guns. If you can stretch to $300, you might be able to get a Kel-Tec Sub-2000, also a very fun gun. Personally, staying at $200, I'd get a 10/22 and a couple of bricks of ammo, or a Mosin-Nagant and a case of ammo. Either of those will still probably keep you just under $200. Mosins are a great time.
 
Accurate enough to have killed millions of soldiers on the battlefields of Europe. (OK, maybe not millions, but you get my point I hope.)
 
50 yards, 5 rounds. The 10 ring is one inch across. That's pretty typical out of both of my Mosins. They won't blow you away with their accuracy, but they're accurate enough to hit a man at any reasonable distance. My M91/30 is dated 1927, while my M44 is from 1948.

The second picture is the pseudo-scout I made from a Mosin. Total cost of project: less than $250.
 

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I dunno. I'd like something semi auto with a detachable mag. Might sound childish, but I want something with a cool factor, you know? No point in buying a boring gun.

I might save up for an M1 Carbine, unless I find out that those are illegal in cali...If not, maybe a Garand... That PLING!!! from the en bloc hitting the floor is ridiculously cool. Those are really pricey though.

Those groupings are pretty decent...Definitely better than the SKS.

Any more suggestions?
 
Best price for a good M1 carbine is going to be through the CMP, you will have to join a CMP affiliated club but even adding that to the price it is still the cheapest way to go...same with the Garand...
 
Why are you so convinced that the SKS is no good. I agree, it will never be a sniper rifle, but if you get one in decent shape it will probably shoot more accuratly than you. Not to mention that with minimal care (like don't leave it outside in the snow overnight) you will give it to your kids some day. It really is a tough rifle and a great deal for the price.
 
Oh, I love my SKS. I didn't say it's no good. It's a little on the inaccurate side, but that's pretty much it.

I just like new toys.

Off topic, but anyone know why some of Wilson Combat's handguns are non CA approved?
 
Out of the box SKS accuracy is bad only because they're cheaply made. There's nothing inherently inaccurate about the design. With a little tinkering you can get sub-MOA accuracy.

Of course that's no reason not to buy a new toy -- just to have more fun with the old one too. :D
 
There are no innaccurate firearms,only inaccurate shooters.Practice enough & no gun is innaccurate.Get yourself a Turkish Mauser for anywhere from $90-$250.The 8mm mauser round is very similiar to 30-06(but don't ever use 30-06 in 8mm).Good solid bolt-action,w/fast reloading stripper clips & practice,practice,practice....
 
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as mentioned above the ruger 10-22 is hard to beat. great rifle that will last a lifetime and cheap to shoot. mosins are a lot of fun but the ammunition is more expensive and is only going to get higher. and unless you're a good size boy the recoil might be a little much for a plinker. the M1 carbines are neat but the 30 cal round sucks balistically and the guns have steadily risen in price. just my .02
 
Why limit the gun to under $200 if its a non .22 when you will easilly be burning through way more than that in ammo at the current prices?
 
Off topic, but anyone know why some of Wilson Combat's handguns are non CA approved?
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The short answer: Quite a few manufacturers do not want to put themselves through the expense or hassle of getting approved. Others simply don't for political reasons.
 
I disagree with the no inaccurate gun thing. If I were to give the best rifle shot in the world a revolutionary war era musket, and told him to hit a target at 100 yards, I doubt that he can. Probably could if I gave him an AR15...But if I gave him an AR15 and told him to hit a target from a mile, I doubt that he can...But if I gave him a top of the line sniper rifle with all the toys...ect. The shooter's skill, while is defined by his capabilities as a shooter, is limited by the rifle he is using.

Anyone know what exactly I can do to make the SKS more accurate? Besides cleaning it well and using good ammo, I mean.

Yeah, I'll be burning through ammo, but I'll be burning through ammo regardless of how expensive the gun is.

Right now, I'm thinking mosin, unless anyone can convince me otherwise.

Regarding the approval of Wilson Combat's guns...Gun manufacturers need to get their guns approved by our state? That kinda sucks...
 
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