Man, you need an SKS in the safe. They're cheap and plentiful, they shoot a pretty serious round in terms of size and velocity, and they're historic as hell.
I have one with a BC Tactical pickatinny rail and red dot, but I took it off. The gun deserves to be left stock and shot in it's unadulterated form. Not that I would judge anyone who tacticools out their SKS. But mine will be kept stock, and shot often with the bayonet out.
Isn't that the truth.
Without constant practice my shot is way off. I used to target plink 10 shots at 100 yards, within about 8 seconds. Now I'm lucky if I hit all 10 targets in twice that time.
Congrats. Your timing couldn't be better.
I'm shocked at the prices of the AR rifles these days.
DPMS for $599
Daniel Defense for $999
I've seen Kriss Vectors for $1699, tavors for $2499, cz pistols for $600, it's crazy!