Whats a good secondary 223 and 7.62X39 to have?

Question

Lets say I have a quality rifle of each, what would be a good secondary rifle of each caliber, a less expensive, maybe not as accurate but somewhat dependable and low in cost

Answer 1

A Ruger Mini-14 and Ruger Mini-30 - the 14 is in .223/5.56 NATO, while the 30 is in 7.62x39.

You can get the new Ranch Rifle models brand new, for less than MSRP in the $500-600 range at a good retailer - used but still in good shape will cost even less. If you purchase a used one, make sure the barrel hasn't been shot out by someone doing rapid fire and burning it up.

Ruger Mini models are extremely well built, reasonably accurate, and simple to maintain. They are based off the same gas-operated rotating bolt action of the M1 Garand and M14, so they are extremely reliable and both will eat Mil-Surplus ammo no-problem.

Answer 2

I would go with a 223 in a savage model 110 or a 112 great accuracy dependability and at a real good price

Answer 3

Yep, like the others said, for 7.72, any AK variation is a good bet. For .223 Mini-14's are reasonably cheap and pretty decent quality.

Answer 4

A Saiga, in both caliber, and even in the .308 and 5.45x39 calibers is an excellent choice for a backup rifle, just in case your primary is down.

Answer 5

Ruger Mini 14 and Yugo SKS.

Answer 6

I like the ruger mini 14, fun to shoot, very accurate, and plenty of surplus rounds around. and easy to field strip!!

Answer 7

in .223 the kel tec have good looking guns and they take ar mags. http://www.kel-tec.com/about.html
in 7.62 x39mm ak clone and /or a sks

Answer 8

AK-47
SKS
Mini-14

Answer 9

Ruger or Saiga is the best option.

Answer 10

ruger makes them in both calibers.