Jibaholic 0 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Hi All, Last time (pre-kids) I was thinking about picking up a semiautomatic rifle I was looking at the Saiga 223 and they were going for under $300. I understand they are a lot more expensive now. How much of that is because of the current hoarding craze and how much is because more people are waking up to how good they are? Are they expected to come down in the next year or so? I'm thinking about getting either a Saiga 223 or an M&P 15. I'd probably go with the cheapest but if the prices were close I'd go with the Saiga. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billybobf 50 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Legion has the 223 for around 550, Prices are up, just how it is. Might go down but I doubt it 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
haugpatr 972 Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 A deal was announced at shot show this year and Kalashnakov will be importing 80,00 - 200,000 rifles per year to North America. Nobody really knows what prices will do or when the next scare could happen, but I anticipate prices falling as soon as the next big shipment arrives. Even if you buy one now and prices drop, it just means buy another one. A bird in the hand.... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liberty -r- death 1,445 Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 We might see prices get under $400 if/when the big shipment arrives, but price won't be there to start.. Likely the initial offer will be $450-$500 until initial sales stall and then price will come down a bit when dealers get tired of sitting on inventory. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IndyArms 10,186 Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 the problem is when they are sitting on EXPENSIVE inventory... they dont wanna sell cheap and take a loss... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h34choctaw 1 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 I sent an e-mail to RAA and their vice prez told me they expect their .223 Saiga shipment in June. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liberty -r- death 1,445 Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 HOPE THEY ARRIVE WITH THE NEW SANCTIONS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikebaker1129 19 Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 HOPE THEY ARRIVE WITH THE NEW SANCTIONS Did this happen ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liberty -r- death 1,445 Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 O buhmer enacted sanction against Russia. Heard the admin is mainly blocking ammo and guns since we don't import much else from Russia. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mountain Man 20 Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 I think the converted .223's at J&G for 549 are a great deal right now, especially compared to Legion's "collectors edition" with the detachable butstock. There arent many easy stock replacments for those. I would like to see some unconverted ones come in around $400, I would pick up a few. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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