Should I trade my Mini 14 for a 7.62x39 Saiga?

[WhoDares]

I have an almost new Mini14. I'm thinking of trading it for a Saiga in 7.62x39. I have 2 rifles now in .223/5.56, the Mini and my AR build. I was thinking I'd like to have something in 7.62. What do you all think?

Here's my Mini:

[Teletiger7]

Why would you want to make it hard on yourself and need to buy two different calibers of ammo? What would you use it for? What does the 7.62X39 do better than the .223/5.56 for your intended use?

[an actual gun]

An almost new Mini 14 could re-sell for 600 or more. A brand new Saiga goes for 350-400. I think there's kind of a red flag there. Sell the Mini (you will get a darned quick sell at 550-650). Take that money and some pocket change, and you can buy two Saigas.

Just sayin'.

[rory223cal]

I would,nt trade the mini for an sks too many problems with sks the by the way nice stock how much

[supermario]

I would,nt trade the mini for an sks too many problems with sks the by the way nice stock how much

Its not a SKS, its a Saiga. Saiga is a russian AK.

[tomd1584]

not worth it IMO

[HappyG]

Keep the mini-14..it's a staple in anyone's collection and a sure shooter. Plus, it's made in America.

[jamesob]

no, are you crazy?

[SJgunguy24]

Dump it and build one of these.

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[mlatino]

NO!

[calnurse]

Dump it and build one of these.

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interesting toy

[SJgunguy24]

interesting toy

My experimental gun, the prototype, 922r compliant,featureless and i'll drop my mags all day.

[Trapper]

+1 Keep the mini 14

[Waterfowler]

I like my 7.62x39 Saiga a lot more than my mini. It's more accurate, seems lighter, swings and points better and just feels nicer in my hands. Both have been extremely reliable. That said, the mini is worth a lot more than the Saiga, so like other posters have said, sell the Ruger and buy a brand new Saiga if you want one. You are getting ripped if it's a straight up trade.

[akjunkie]

I would,nt trade the mini for an sks too many problems with sks the by the way nice stock how much

And what problems are U referring to with the SKS?