What exactly is the average red rifle owner?

I got my first SKS because it was an inexpensive way to get into the shooting sports. I don't mind spending money on quality but it feels good when you get quality without breaking the bank ;) They also have sentimental values as most of my male relatives trained with the red trio SKS/AK(to learn to shoot with a fun switch)/TT.
 
Nelson84 said:
Personally I am cheap, I make a good living but not into spending big money on stuff. Yes I prefer to eat at wendy's or McDonald's. I own most red rifles and a ross but not the expensive .280 ross but the cheap sporter M-10. I think we are not poor just cheap and reliable people just like our rifles.
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I couldn't be farther away from your idea of the "average red rifle owner".

I care about what goes in my body, I care about not wasting my hard earned money on junk. (I'm not saying red rifles are junk, I'm just arguing against your chosen lifestyle)

Cheap is another word for "ill-informed sucker".

Quit acting like being cheap is a positive quality to have.

What I find most interesting about any person I've ever come across that has admitted to being "cheap"... They will spend 25 dollars on running shoes, feel great that they got such a good deal. 2 weeks later when their feet, legs and back are aching, and the shoes they bought make their feet stink and they are already falling apart from regular use, they go out and buy ANOTHER pair of 25 dollar shoes, when for 90 dollars, they would have a proper pair of shoes that could last over a year.
 
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I'm into Red firearms because I'm into all types of firearms... From antiques to the newest tacticool stuff and everything in between. I especially like it if my firearms can tell a story.

However, I'm a bit lacking on the funds, so I collect what I can afford.
 
I'm a Middle Aged Rural Professional who just figured out the internet a few years ago.

I like Red Rifles because they are well built, reliable and take a beating like none of my far more expensive rifles do, at a great price. And if the grizzly doesn't drop after emptying the mag, they have bayonets.
 
NorthCoastBigBore said:
I'm a Middle Aged Rural Professional who just figured out the internet a few years ago.

I like Red Rifles because they are well built, reliable and take a beating like none of my far more expensive rifles do, at a great price. And if the grizzly doesn't drop after emptying the mag, they have bayonets.
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Hah!
 
I like Red Rifles for two or three good reasons: historical significance ( e.g. I grew up during the Cold War and it is still amazing to think that there is no more USSR ); they are super dependable/reliable and certainly give true meaning to the word 'robust' and, they are excellent value buys. I also have nice fancy tactical and F/Class rifles but if I had to 'head to the hills' as it were and could only take one an SKS may well be an excellent choice.
 
there are few things in life that are a really good value for the money. The sks is one of them. You are getting way more than you paid for when buying one.
 
NLGT said:
22, and not long starting a job where I have more expendable funds to throw around. Shot shotguns all of my life, and a .22 for some plinking, then this caught my eye. I like it for the fact that it's NR, I can take it in the woods (There's 1 shooting range in this province), and there's plenty of ammo available. I wouldn't say I got it on price point alone by any means. Now that I'm on the forums, I'm just reading more and more about the reds, and I'll probably be picking up more in the near future. Fingers crossed on the Type 97. Who knows, I might even pick up an SKS.
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There are about a dozen ranges in this province
 
Im so cheap i can pinch a nickle till the beaver grunts. Oh and i do like old rifles with wood on them. I work on modern combat weapons for a living so I like the older stuff, it doesent remind me of work.
 
They interest me and they're fun to shoot while for the most part remaining inexpensive. I need to get four more specific SKS's and maybe a Type 81 when/if they come into the country and I'll be set for red rifles for the most part.

Then I'll move onto black rifles, which aren't cheap. I'm pretty cheap, but willing to spend money on things that interest me and have worth. I just don't waste my cash.
 
Andurp said:
They interest me and they're fun to shoot while for the most part remaining inexpensive. I need to get four more specific SKS's and maybe a Type 81 when/if they come into the country and I'll be set for red rifles for the most part.

Then I'll move onto black rifles, which aren't cheap. I'm pretty cheap, but willing to spend money on things that interest me and have worth. I just don't waste my cash.
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You're pretty lucky then as apparently according to the higher ups I need another 16 to complete my collection.
 
jongun said:
You're pretty lucky then as apparently according to the higher ups I need another 16 to complete my collection.
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I'm not going for a full collection, just specific ones that interest me. This will likely require some importation in the future.

Good luck with that sixteen. Heh.
 
I think a SKS owner is a firearms enthusiast that appreciates a quality
rifle for a great price that will last more than a lifetime
Also added bonus if that enthusiast can appreciate the history behind the craftsmanship.
cheers
 
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Old pic of a few "Red Rifles" love the old ladies :)
 
I love the toughness of them . Also they are quite utilitarian , they are designed to be useful and tough . Unlike most utilitarian things though , they look dead ###y .
They also have an interesting history , which I'm a sucker for .
 
My sig line is about as simple as I was ever able to explain it to myself :D lol

I love history, I love Russian and military history, I like simple, efficient, utilitarian things that don't cost a lot of money and work every time :rockOn:
 
max_freddy said:
I couldn't be farther away from your idea of the "average red rifle owner".

I care about what goes in my body, I care about not wasting my hard earned money on junk. (I'm not saying red rifles are junk, I'm just arguing against your chosen lifestyle)

Cheap is another word for "ill-informed sucker".

Quit acting like being cheap is a positive quality to have.

What I find most interesting about any person I've ever come across that has admitted to being "cheap"... They will spend 25 dollars on running shoes, feel great that they got such a good deal. 2 weeks later when their feet, legs and back are aching, and the shoes they bought make their feet stink and they are already falling apart from regular use, they go out and buy ANOTHER pair of 25 dollar shoes, when for 90 dollars, they would have a proper pair of shoes that could last over a year.
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After a year wearing the same shoes your feet will stink too.
 
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