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Extra large rifles - anybody own one?
vanity ^ | 02/04/08 | self

Posted on 02/04/2008 10:38:28 AM PST by Mac1

My first posting - think I've done everything right but if not, feel free to delete, move, whatever's appropriate.

Came across this site of a firm making 20mm rifles amongst others and found that here in the UK, they're still legal. OK,OK, it would entail me moving house because the ranges at which I could shoot one are 100miles+ away and I would have to spend a lot of my savings and I'm currently in between jobs, so not currently feasible. But the prospect of owning one did cross my mind...and they are tempting...

Anyone own one of these/similar? What are they like to own/shoot?


TOPICS: Hobbies
KEYWORDS: banglist; lahti
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1 posted on 02/04/2008 10:38:30 AM PST by Mac1
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To: Mac1
You did everything right except for posting pictures.

Looks like a good rifle for plinking or small game.

2 posted on 02/04/2008 11:06:36 AM PST by Yo-Yo (USAF, TAC, 12th AF, 366 TFW, 366 MG, 366 CRS, Mtn Home AFB, 1978-81)
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To: Mac1
I noticed the people in the background didn’t seem to mind the critter firing.

Biggest I got in the closet is only some .59s .

3 posted on 02/04/2008 11:06:49 AM PST by PeteB570 (NRA - Life member and Black Rifle owner)
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To: Mac1
it would entail me moving house because the ranges at which I could shoot one are 100miles+ away and I would have to spend a lot of my savings and I'm currently in between jobs,

Perfect!

Find a job near the gun range!

Or GET a job AT the gun range!

4 posted on 02/04/2008 11:06:51 AM PST by Fido969 ("The hardest thing in the world to understand is income tax." - Albert Einstein)
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To: PeteB570
Biggest I got in the closet is only some .59s

I've got some .735.

Roundball, that is.

5 posted on 02/04/2008 11:09:18 AM PST by Fido969 ("The hardest thing in the world to understand is income tax." - Albert Einstein)
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To: Fido969

Brown Bess?


6 posted on 02/04/2008 11:11:02 AM PST by processing please hold (Where's the Cosmic Singularity?)
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To: Mac1
Sorry, annything over 50 Browning is under the NFA of 1934. That means the available weapons, such as the 20mm Lahti are highly controlled and registered with the goverment.

If they are still legal for you to purchase, I'd spend the treasure, move the house, family, business and get one.

7 posted on 02/04/2008 11:12:40 AM PST by Pistolshot (Those with a lively sense of curiosity learn something new every day of their lives.)
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To: Eaker; humblegunner; Squantos

Ping!


8 posted on 02/04/2008 11:13:07 AM PST by Allegra (A chicken in every pot and a pair of new socks every day.)
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To: Mac1
Try an elephant gun, if you can stand up to the kick , move on up, IE. .458 winchester, then you could try the 600 nirto if your shoulder isn’t broke yet.
9 posted on 02/04/2008 11:16:17 AM PST by org.whodat (What's the difference between a Democrat and a republican????)
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To: Yo-Yo

Jmo, but that think looks like a recipe for collarbone tartar. I shoot a Winchester model 70 30-06, and after 10 rounds I get a bit tender. That thing looks like I’d be visiting the doc for a prosthetic. OUCH!


10 posted on 02/04/2008 11:18:04 AM PST by American_Centurion (No, I don't trust the government to automatically do the right thing.)
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To: Yo-Yo
Here's mine:

11 posted on 02/04/2008 11:18:14 AM PST by NCC-1701 (PUT AN END TO ORGANIZED CRIME. ABOLISH THE I.R.S.)
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To: Yo-Yo

“You did everything right except for posting pictures.”

Will remember for next time.


12 posted on 02/04/2008 11:26:32 AM PST by Mac1
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To: Pistolshot

“Sorry, annything over 50 Browning is under the NFA of 1934. That means the available weapons, such as the 20mm Lahti are highly controlled and registered with the goverment.”

In my country we need the same type of licence for a 22 rimfire as we would for one of these (seriously) and anything with a rifled barrel, unless classed as an antique (no licence required unless you choose to shoot it), or an airgun within a certain power limit,is registered with the government.


13 posted on 02/04/2008 11:31:29 AM PST by Mac1
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To: Mac1

I think he was half joshing ya’.

He’s right, though, we do have a gun-porn rule. Pictures required. I didn’t check, but the keyword ‘banglist’ should also be added if it isn’t there already.


14 posted on 02/04/2008 11:31:44 AM PST by HiJinx (~ Support our Troops ~ www.americasupportsyou.mil ~)
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To: NCC-1701

You better climb up there and unscrew that cap off the barrel or you’re going to get a surprise when you shoot that baby!! : )


15 posted on 02/04/2008 11:33:56 AM PST by Old Teufel Hunden
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To: NCC-1701
I prefer newer sexier cannon.

Photobucket

16 posted on 02/04/2008 11:35:59 AM PST by Pistolshot (Those with a lively sense of curiosity learn something new every day of their lives.)
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To: HiJinx; Mac1

More than just half joshing. I was all joshing! Pics aren’t required, but are highly desirable!


17 posted on 02/04/2008 11:36:48 AM PST by Yo-Yo (USAF, TAC, 12th AF, 366 TFW, 366 MG, 366 CRS, Mtn Home AFB, 1978-81)
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To: NCC-1701
Play it here.

NLOS simulation game.

18 posted on 02/04/2008 11:37:39 AM PST by Pistolshot (Those with a lively sense of curiosity learn something new every day of their lives.)
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To: NCC-1701

You handload for that thing?


19 posted on 02/04/2008 11:37:59 AM PST by Yo-Yo (USAF, TAC, 12th AF, 366 TFW, 366 MG, 366 CRS, Mtn Home AFB, 1978-81)
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To: NCC-1701
Smartass! lol!

(I want one.)

20 posted on 02/04/2008 11:43:50 AM PST by lentulusgracchus ("Whatever." -- sinkspur)
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