Good Ak for $600 to $700

[TXLowflyer]

Thanks for all the replies about the Ruger Mini 30.

Any thoughts about what and where to get a AK in the $600 price range.

Thanks for your time.

[ryr8828]

Saiga.

[ThirdWatcher]

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/36_756/products_id/62627

I bought one of these recently and it is a very nice rifle. It has a forged receiver (which makes it a little heavier) but it is a lot more 'old school' than my Arsenal Saiga (which is a fine rifle, but has a stamped receiver and black plastic furniture).

[sadmin]

I would hit the used market. I picked up a Lancaster and an Interarms Tantal used for under 600.00. Check out sturmgewehr, gunbroker, and your friendly neighborhood equip. exchange around the corner. I would steer clear of the CAI builds unless they are "certified" by Henderson Defense, may save you some headaches.

Happy Hunting, and Merry Christmas.

[sammage]

For a little more than that Century built M60, look into the Arsenal SGL-21 series. Friends don't let friends buy Century.

[lovetashoot]

I picked up an Arsenal SGL-21 at a gun shop last Friday for $679 out the door. South Carolina suspends sales tax on firearms-the 2nd Amendment Tax Free Holiday-for one weekend a year so that helped save about $48.

[dcgallim]

Sagia is where to go. Arsenal is also good. Stay away from Century at all cost. If you want it to be super cool buy a parts kit and build it yourself. You can pick the exact AK you want and you are in charge of the quality of the build.

[kartoffel]

If you DIY you're still limited by the quality of the parts you start out with. You could build on a top notch NoDak Spud receiver, but if all you can find is a junky parts kit the gun won't be all that great. Alternatively, you could start with a Saiga: the foreign receiver will change your 922(r) count by one, but on the plus side you won't have to invest in a bending jig or spot welder.

[crusader377]

I would go with an arsenal SGL-21. Bottom line is that I believe it is the best AK in that price range. Furthermore, it is a factory built rifle and not a parts gun like the century's and other builders in the price range.

[calvin118]

If you like the configuration that the SGL-21 is in, then it is your best option. If you would prefer a different grip, a different FCG, a different stock, 14x1L threads, etc. you'd be better off starting with a base Saiga and making the changes yourself.

[johnnychimpo]

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Atlantic Firearms (http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/storecategory90.aspx)

[wargasm]

For a little more than that Century built M60, look into the Arsenal SGL-21 series. Friends don't let friends buy Century.

This. Too bad you didn't jump on last year's Christmas sale from Arsenal. I got 2 SGL-21's for under $500 each. I spoke to the guys from Arsenal at the SAR Show West this weekend, and they are not going to bring back that "special" offering, especially since they run at around $800 each now.

[Polymerhead]

$350 for a Saiga plus $150 in conversion parts gets you a brand new barreled action that is authentically Russian.

[SteyrAUG]

Another vote for the Arsenal 21 series.