[Scirion]

So, I have a shotgun (Benelli Nova 12g), which I love, although I've only gotten to use it for a grand total of 25 rounds. The reason for that being that the range I go to will only let me use it when nobody else is around. (I don't remember the exact reason for that) So, I'm considering getting a rifle. I'm looking for something semi-auto, that costs under 1k (I'm hoping, anyways), and it absoloutely MUST look really cool. Now, I have no clue what the differences in calibers are and all that, and I also have no clue if semi-auto rifles have any sort of special laws that shotguns don't, so feel free to point out anything that might be considered important in that area. Anyways, after 10-20 minutes of looking around, I found this: Clicky! Personally, I think it looks pretty cool, although beyond that, the arctic thing is pointless. Also, it seems to be semi-auto (although I didn't see anything that specified that it was or was not), and best of all, it just barely squeezes under the sub-1k mark. One question about it though: I'd like the ammo to be reasonably priced, is .223 relatively cheap? (For my Nova, it's $3.50 for a box of 25 Winchester rounds, kinda hard to argue with that. ) By the way, my reason for getting a rifle is mostly because I want to shoot something other than a pistol, and I will rarely get to shoot my shotgun. Also, I'd kinda like something that actually requires aiming to hit the target. (refer to the topic I posted titled "My shoulder hurts" to see what I mean) I'd be shooting this at 75 feet (if I remember correctly), what type of scope/sight would you recommend? Also, where can I find information on age restrictions specific to my state, that isn't concealed amidst pages of legal mumbo-jumbo?

Ok, I'm really starting to ramble here (it's starting to get late), what I'm getting to, is if any of you have suggestions or anything, I'd appreciate it. (See, wasn't that easier to say?) :roll:

 

[Scirion]

Ok, I'm seriously considering a Dragunov SVD...

One question though: Is this a complete gun, or a kit of some sort? Everywhere else I've looked, a complete Dragunov will run you anywhere between 1k - 4k, while a kit runs somewhre around 800. Also, is there any major difference between the different makes? I've seen ones from China, Romania, Russia, and who knows how many other countries. One last question... I know, I said one in the first place, but it's 2:30 AM, cut me some slack. What would the kick be on something like this, compared to my shotgun? (Yeah, lame, I know... I'm a wimp. )

 

[Scirion]

Thanks, but you saw the link, right?

Romanian Dragunov 7.62x54R w/Scope

Is that just a sales gimmick, or what?

Of course, accuracy isn't really an issue (to some extent), seeing as how I'll only be using it at the local range. (I don't hunt or do any sort of competition)

Now, to figure out where that noise is coming from in my computer...

 

[Scirion]

So, keeping in mind that it's strictly for plinking at the range, you're saying that I'd be better off getting a real Dragunov, as opposed to this? It's not so much that I want a Dragunov, that I want a semi-auto rifle, and that rifle just happens to look cool, and be relatively affordable.