I'm a big fan of the VZ58, you can pick up a Century built VZ2008 in your price range and they have a U.S. milled receiver. The CSA VZ58s from Czechpoint USA are slightly outside you're price range. Year hear people say the mags are hard to find but I did not find that to be the case, even saw a few at the 1500 on Friday. Much better off buying them on the web for less $$. Midway even has them for sale.
Also a fan the VEPR platform. I saw on vendor on Friday that had 4 in 7.62 x 39.
Good luck.
Also a fan the VEPR platform. I saw on vendor on Friday that had 4 in 7.62 x 39.
Good luck.