Posted on 03/22/2012 8:55:06 PM PDT by Peter from Rutland
I'm looking for another rifle. I want this one for if the fecal matter hits the oscillating unit, you know basic target shooting at the club, *cough*. Should be high caliber but not ridiculous. I don't want to spend ridiculous dollars for something that looks great but is inferior. It must be semi-auto, not one shot. I can't think of a better place to ask for opinions. Makers, calibers and model suggestions welcome.
Not that there are any flies on the Mosin, mind you. The Russians used it because it bloody well worked.
M16 or M4 civilian or an AK47:
If the SHTF, parts and ammo.
Dear various government agencies who are reading this thread, I have some golf clubs, a few saws - and a pair of nail clippers that I suppose could be construed as a deadly weapon, or at least that's what the TSA says - anyhoo, it was fun talking to you and being scanned by the Big Ear lets me know that you care.
An 870 will never let you down. If you can afford it, pick up the M1A in the SOCOM variant. Bought one for my son and am kicking myself that I didn’t keep it for me.
AR15 in 6.5 Grendel. Build it yourself. You will want a chrome bolt carrier group. The most important parts for accuracy are trigger then barrel. If you are really serious about accuracy then your scope should be planned as a separate purchase and should cost at least as much as your rifle. Don’t get drawn into the “piston is king” fallacy, as gas impingement is far more accurate than any piston system. Go to AR15.com if you get stuck on the build process.
I like that. I may get a few copies in various calibers. beautiful arm.
Kimber fan myself :) I also like the Judge as a solid back-up revolver.
If you can’t afford the Armalite or the Springfield then the choice is easy:
AK clone in 7.62 X 39.
Should run you less than $500.00. Then buy ammo by the tin.
End of thread.
Don’t forget to stock up on cleaning supplies (patches, CLP, etc.) and any firearm-specific tools, as applicable.
DSA fn-fal ,PTR-91 (G-3 clone)M-4 clone,AK-47 variant(price is great cheap to feed & damn near indestructable)take your pick & pay your money.
The 50rd mag gives a nice amount between having to reload; especially useful in a mob-type situation. It's pretty accurate, though the 5.7mm round doesn't go as far as some other rifle-rounds, and being a bit of an odd caliber won't be easily available in a SHTF situation... well, unless you happen upon SWAT equipment as it's pretty popular there.
45-70 w/nineteen inch barrel and mag tube all the way to the end. Get a lace on butt pad and fire for effect.
Great comment, and I love those guys. They rock.
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