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Here's my two cents, and remember it's worth exactly what you paid for it.

For the money I don't think you can do better than an AK type rifle right now. You can pick up a package deal for less than $500 that includes a rifle, sling, oiler, bayonet, and extra magazines.

Everything but the most basic AR is going to cost twice that much when you include the accessories.

Take the money you save and put it into ammunition and practice at the range.

This way you have what is just about the perfect SHTF rifle, a big pile of ammo, and hours of practice under your belt.

And don't let anyone tell you that the AK isn't capable of accurate hits at 250-300 yards. While it won't win any Bullseye competitions it's 'minute of bad guy' accurate at those distances if you know what you're doing.

Or you could look at it this way:

For about $1,000 you can get a single AR rifle, a few spare mags, and a sling.

For that same $1,000 you can get one of the above mentioned AK's ($500 or so), a Mossberg 500 shotgun ($300 or so), AND a Ruger 10-22 ($200 or so). Now you've got a very nearly complete SHTF package of weapons.

So unless you're rolling in cash right now that's what I'd suggest.

As always this is strictly my opinion and your mileage can and probably will vary.

Have fun on the Steppes.