Speaking of Guns...

[ElAurens]

Every time I think about getting an AK I always seem to find something better to spend my money on. Currently they are over priced for their technology level, IMHO.

Back when I was competing in NRA type service rifle matches I had the chance to shoot 4 different platforms over the years. I started with an 1896/38 Swedish Mauser because it's all I had at the time. Then a buddy lent me his Springfield M1A (civilian version of the M 14). I then got my M1 Garand from the DCM, then finally ended up with a Rock River Ar 15 DCM National Match.

At long range (600 yards) the M1 Garand was peerless. I shot my best 10 shot string of my whole life with that rifle. Overall however, my scores went up about 20% (yup) when I switched to the AR platform. At close ranges (100 to 300 yds) it gave up nothing to the M1 and in the rapid fire portions of a match is was far far superior.

I enjoyed that old Swedish Mauser more than any of them though. Still have all of them too.

I'd love to have the SCAR H in 7.62x51, but I cannot justify the money for one now as my long gun shooting is all but done.