I really wasn't comparing the calibers, both can be had in various calibers. Many of the new AK variants are in the smaller 5mm chambering by the way. And you can get the AR/M-16 platform in many calibers including .308.

I was simply comparing the craftsmanship between the two platforms. An AK looks like it was made in someones garage with left over sheet metal and tubing with a hammer and a bench grinder. Where as the AR/M-16 is a well crafted quality rifle, and normally tends to be more accurate. You simply can't set the two side by side and think they are in the same league from a quality standpoint.

If I had my choice between an AK and an AR for sport shooting (caliber not being an issue) and I could get the AR for slightly more money it would not be a hard decision.

Only my opinions though.

Pat, you know what the difference between the stevens you are looking at is and the Savage 16 I own is?


The stevens is a different color and has a slightly different trigger on it. Oh, and the Stevens retails for almost half what mine does.

Paul