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Looking for another rifle
Vanity | 03/22/2012 | Peter from Rutland

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.


TOPICS: Military/Veterans; Outdoors
KEYWORDS: banglist
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To: Caipirabob
Oh, I've also got an Enfield No. 4 with a cut-down stock. It does everything you'd expect the Mosin to do, plus it's more pointable, it cycles faster, and it holds half a box of ammo in the magazine.

Not that there are any flies on the Mosin, mind you. The Russians used it because it bloody well worked.

81 posted on 03/23/2012 5:47:22 AM PDT by Oberon (Big Brutha Be Watchin'.)
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To: Peter from Rutland

M16 or M4 civilian or an AK47:

If the SHTF, parts and ammo.


82 posted on 03/23/2012 5:59:53 AM PDT by Jack Hammer
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To: barmag25
What rifles do you currently have?

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.

83 posted on 03/23/2012 6:08:39 AM PDT by Sirius Lee (Sofa King Mitt Odd Did Obamneycare)
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To: usconservative

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.


84 posted on 03/23/2012 6:37:39 AM PDT by Stormdog (A rifle transforms one from subject to Citizen)
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To: Peter from Rutland

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.


85 posted on 03/23/2012 6:42:17 AM PDT by Durus (You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality. Ayn Rand)
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To: jonrick46

I like that. I may get a few copies in various calibers. beautiful arm.


86 posted on 03/23/2012 7:20:49 AM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously, you won't live through it anyway)
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To: usconservative

Kimber fan myself :) I also like the Judge as a solid back-up revolver.


87 posted on 03/23/2012 8:36:38 AM PDT by surfer (To err is human, to really foul things up takes a Democrat, don't expect the GOP to have the answer!)
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To: Peter from Rutland

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.


88 posted on 03/23/2012 8:45:14 AM PDT by Lurker (The avalanche has begun. The pebbles no longer have a vote.)
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To: Peter from Rutland

Don’t forget to stock up on cleaning supplies (patches, CLP, etc.) and any firearm-specific tools, as applicable.


89 posted on 03/23/2012 8:58:14 AM PDT by Biff55 (AKs and ARs are tools. The weapon is the man.)
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To: Peter from Rutland

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.


90 posted on 03/23/2012 10:24:14 AM PDT by Nebr FAL owner (.308 reach out & thump someone .50 cal.Browning Machine gun reach out & crush someone)
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To: Peter from Rutland
I would suggest this:

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.

91 posted on 03/23/2012 10:27:37 AM PDT by OneWingedShark (Q: Why am I here? A: To do Justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with my God.)
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To: FreedomPoster

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.


92 posted on 03/23/2012 11:21:38 AM PDT by MHGinTN (Being deceived can be cured.)
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To: Durus
A few folks are mentioning “the judge” as a good revolver. The .410 is proving to be anemic from a pistol. Check out the “box o’ truth” for more info. Appears to be good for snakes and that's about it. I guess on the plus side you can shoot a .45LC out of it and that's an ok round for self defense.
93 posted on 03/23/2012 12:46:02 PM PDT by Durus (You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality. Ayn Rand)
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To: Peter from Rutland
Try Cheaper than dirt.
94 posted on 03/23/2012 1:58:27 PM PDT by caveat emptor (Zippity Do Dah)
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To: Durus

Great comment, and I love those guys. They rock.


95 posted on 03/23/2012 2:02:13 PM PDT by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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