Buying a gun / rifle?

Question

Id like to buy a rifle for protection. Im more comfortable with a rifle and because of this, a better shot with rifles. I admit I havent shot a rifle for a good 10 years, but I'd like to be prepared once the stock market crashes and we go into a massive recession, with Bush's only option to reissue a new currency and merge Canada, Mexico and the US into the American Union. Id like to be prepared and be able to guard my gold bars :)

Can anyone recommend a nice rifle, say under $200 that will work well for me? Im not into shotguns either.

Thanks!

Answer 1

the cheapest Riflei found is around $300. I know you dont want to hear it, but im gonna tell you anyway. You need to invest in a shotgun. when holding a rifle at chest level and not aiming, you arent going to hit what you are aiming at, and if you dont, they might. There is a big factor in rifles-the bullets travel fast and far. Even if you do hit your target, it might go right through it and then 5 or 6 houses next to you. By the way, you can get shotguns cheaper. You can get a single shot for about $120. The pump shotgun is a great protection gun because you have more than one shot, and the noise itslef of the shell being racked into the chamber scares people a little and makes you think, Oh sh*t. It is wiser to get a shotgun because it has more power up close with shot (i use 00 buckshot and #4 shot), you can get one cheaper normally, it wont penetrate as far, the nosie of a pump is intimidating, and you can customize it to make it better for persnal protection. ( Pistol grip, short barrel...) I really dont see how you can be more proficient with a rifle than a shotgun. You have a much greater chance of hitting and stopping someone with a shotgun.

I really hope you take this into consideration before you buy a rifle for protection.

Answer 2

Time for a 'reality check' here. Before you go spending $1,200 bucks on a rifle- What is it's intended use? 1. That 5.56, (or .223 - they are essentially the same cartridge and interchangeable for all intents and purpose), is a pretty specialized cartridge, and 2. The 'AR' series is NOT the best sporting or target rifle, especially for a 'newbie'. 3. Even the military is becoming disenchanted with the 5.56. It's a fine varmint cartridge, and good for target shooting to 300 Yd.s, - but that's about it. 4. The difference between a 16" and 20" barrel is too small for you to notice as far as ultimate range goes. The practical difference is in the stabilizing mass of the longer barrel, and you won't notice that until you've learned a bit about shooting. 5. 30 Rnd. clips and flash suppressors, and folding stock? Sounds like you're more interested in playing 'Rambo" than learning to shoot. Hitting targets at "3+ football fields away is not something you can buy. It's a skill that you develope with lotsa coaching and long practice. Best advice: Start with a good .22 bolt gun, (just about any mid quality rifle with a good trigger will do to learn the basics), and learn about hold and trigger control with the cheap rim-fire ammo. Over the thousands of rounds you will need to just get competent at the short range basicis, the difference in ammo costs will buy you a decent high power rifle, and you'll have a better idea of what you need.

Answer 3

If you are serious about possessing gold bullion, then you need more than just a rifle for protection. As far as issuing new currency, haven't they already done that? Look at our bills, where do they say that they are payable to anyone in anything? As far as merging Canada & Mexico to the US, THAT is not likely to EVER happen. And if you do own gold, why don't you sell a couple of troy ounces and get a proper defensive rifle like an FAL or M-14 instead of something under $200???

Back to your question... Using a rifle for home defense creates other problems, most prounced is overpenetration. Consider those who may live with you, and/or your neighbors. But if it is a rifle you want, then look at the Ruger PC-9 for around $300 new (if you shop around). It is a semi action carbine that shoots the .9mm bullet and is rated for up to +P+ ammo. It also uses the Ruger P-89 magazines which are abundant and inexpensive and available in up to 30 round capacity.

You could also consider the Marlin version. There is also the Ruger Mini 14 or Mini 30 chambered for the 7.62x39 round but these are higher dollar.

If you can only afford to spend $200, then look for a used .22 rifle.

Good luck.

H

Answer 4

A rifle you might want to look at would be the SKS. You can still pick one up for 200 or slightly under. They are chambered for 7.62x39; which is just a 308 short. You can drop a deer or antelope with it; very accurate, reliable, indestructible, ammo won't bankrupt you and is widely available. I have a number of them and the only thing I have a problem with is the stock is sort of short; in the military one size fits all; but you can buy one of those slip on limb savers which is about 2" thick and it makes the stock just the right length. It also lets you set it down and lean it on the wall and the metal butplate won't skitter out from under it. They break down into five pieces for cleaning; which you only have to do every 5000 rounds or once in five years if you feel like it.

Answer 5

A .30 Carbine Is Nice But It Is A Little Expencive But You Can Ad Some Accecoies Like A Scope And 40 Round Clip It Is A Nice little gun It Is Easy On Your Shoulder And You Can Do A Little Plinking It Is Also semiautomadic So It Can Fire Kind Of Fast Not As Accurate As Some Newer Ones But it Is Worth It

Answer 6

I reccommend to you the SKS rifle, or more formally known as the Simonov Self-Loading Carbine. It is obviously a carbine type rifle, and weighs a good 7-8 lbs. It fires the 7.62X39mm round, ballistically near the 30-30 Win. in performance. Though, watch where you are shooting because of any neighbors you might have. There are Chinese, Yugoslavian, Albanian, and many more versions of this rifle. I have a Yugoslavian SKS, and I love it and will never sell it. Good luck!

Answer 7

SKS Southern Ohio guns. Yugo. $150 there bouts.

When buying a weapon for SHTF plan on buying a couple 1000 rounds of ammo. 7.62x39 is still relatively inexpensive to shoot compared to sporting arms. Buy in bulk, buy it cheap bury it deep.

The commies are doing their best to degrade the bill of rights through bureaucratic actions the CSPC has been attempting to pass regs to limit the amount of ammo that can be stored by a non-licensee. Get familiar with the enemy and their actions Join the NRA, SCI, GOA, or other 2nd amendment protector.
Be informed. that is the best weapon, the next best is communicating with our "elected" officials and third help keep others informed.

My SHTF burial gun is an SKS.

Answer 8

Not much on the market for under $200 if you're going to buy it legally. Look at something in either 22 lr (cheep and universally available) , in .223 Rem or 308 Win (great selections of ammo) and avoid the SKS and AK type rifles, the decent ones are no longer imported and the chinese made ones are pure crap.

With the stock market still above 13,000 after all those minor corrections I doubt it's going to crash anytime soon.

Answer 9

I don't think you can get a new rifle these days for under $200.00. But I'd prob go with a Puma 45 Long Colt lever action with the 16" barrel.

Answer 10

Why would you expect to pay only $200 to protect your life, family, property and gold????
Go to a gun show and see what used rifles are available