Looking for my first rifle. Saiga .223? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Carini · 04-01-2008, 12:17 PM

So I’m in the market for my first rifle. I’m not a complete noob to firearms but I have very little experience with rifles. I’ve been scouring the internet for reviews and such and have come to the conclusion that I really like the looks of AK type rifles. Having never fired one, I’m curious to know if you guys think the rifle below would be a good choice.

https://www.gilbertsguns.com/Rifles/...etonized+Stock

I’ve thought about a bolt rifle but I just can seem to get excited about them. Unfortunately, money is a concern so I’m trying to keep my purchase around $300. The main purpose of this rifle will be fun at the range. I can’t see myself ever hunting or shooting at a greater distance than 100 yards.

All advice is welcome.

Thanks

**einheit 13** · 04-01-2008, 01:28 PM

Saiga .223 Rifle<br>with Thumbhole Stock<br>Part #SAI-223DSK - SAI-223DSK

these guys are in Ga...never mind the picture, its the same gun as above.
Saiga .223 Rifle- 16.3 Inch Barrel @ Stanleys Pro Shop

If you can deal without a 'pistol grip' stock, its even cheaper.....
Saiga .223 Rem Rifle - 16.3 inch Barrel @ Stanleys Pro Shop

ETA: I think Gilbert's is a forum sponsor-buy from the sponsors first, show your support!

yocan · 04-04-2008, 08:18 AM

I have a standard stock in 7.62 X39 works great for me. Head shot on every animal I've ever used it on, but thats 25 yards or less. Fun gun. the 223 ones are a little heavy due to same diameter barrel as the 7.62, but that just makes it gentler.

Chris 141 · 04-04-2008, 08:18 PM

I have a .223, completly stock. I love it.

**TMP** · 04-04-2008, 08:35 PM

I'm in the market for the same exact gun... then down the road I also want to get the 7.62 version. There are lots and lots of mods for these now days... I can't wait!!!!

04-01-2008, 12:17 PM	#1
Carini XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 3	Looking for my first rifle. Saiga .223? So I’m in the market for my first rifle. I’m not a complete noob to firearms but I have very little experience with rifles. I’ve been scouring the internet for reviews and such and have come to the conclusion that I really like the looks of AK type rifles. Having never fired one, I’m curious to know if you guys think the rifle below would be a good choice. https://www.gilbertsguns.com/Rifles/...etonized+Stock I’ve thought about a bolt rifle but I just can seem to get excited about them. Unfortunately, money is a concern so I’m trying to keep my purchase around $300. The main purpose of this rifle will be fun at the range. I can’t see myself ever hunting or shooting at a greater distance than 100 yards. All advice is welcome. Thanks __________________ XD .45 Compact CZ SP-01Tactical Ruger P89 Ruger Mark III 22/45 More to come when funds allow.....

04-01-2008, 01:28 PM	#2
einheit 13 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Virginia, C.S.A. Posts: 5,327	Saiga .223 Rifle<br>with Thumbhole Stock<br>Part #SAI-223DSK - SAI-223DSK these guys are in Ga...never mind the picture, its the same gun as above. Saiga .223 Rifle- 16.3 Inch Barrel @ Stanleys Pro Shop If you can deal without a 'pistol grip' stock, its even cheaper..... Saiga .223 Rem Rifle - 16.3 inch Barrel @ Stanleys Pro Shop ETA: I think Gilbert's is a forum sponsor-buy from the sponsors first, show your support! __________________ Wer nicht zweifeln kann, ist ein dummer mann! (He who cannot doubt, is a stupid man!) “It is the lack of will power, and not the lack of arms which render us incapable of offering any serious resistance.”

04-04-2008, 08:18 AM	#3
yocan XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,807	I have a standard stock in 7.62 X39 works great for me. Head shot on every animal I've ever used it on, but thats 25 yards or less. Fun gun. the 223 ones are a little heavy due to same diameter barrel as the 7.62, but that just makes it gentler. __________________ The three requirements for a school shooting. 1 know the floorplan. 2 Know the threats inside the location and response time/entry time for the police 3. Royally screwed up intelligent analytic mind. We need more laws to protect these three rights. Ban guns in schools, it obviously works.

04-04-2008, 08:18 PM	#4
Chris 141 XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 48	I have a .223, completly stock. I love it. __________________ Firefighter/EMT-B God made Firefighters so cops could have somebody to look up too. Mossberg 500 20GA, Saiga .223, Springfield XD40sc, Walther P22, Springfield XD9 Service, Remington 597, S&W 745.

04-04-2008, 08:35 PM	#5
TMP XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 877	I'm in the market for the same exact gun... then down the road I also want to get the 7.62 version. There are lots and lots of mods for these now days... I can't wait!!!! __________________ ______________________ XD45 Tactical XD9 subcompact Wilson Border Patrol 870 Ruger 10/22 Beretta U22 Neos 6.0 INOX "Laws that forbid the carrying of arms. . . disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes. . . Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man." -- Jefferson`s "Commonplace Book," 1774-1776

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