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Ruger SR-762 Autoloading Rifle Debute (Piston-driven AR platform for 7.62NATO/.308 Win)
Ammoland ^ | 10/17/2013

Posted on 10/18/2013 8:15:51 AM PDT by RoosterRedux

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To: MasterGunner01

Thanks MG - that’s exactly the kind of experienced info I was seeking. Looks like I’ll go for the AR clone. At least for that’s the one I’ll get first.


61 posted on 10/18/2013 9:35:59 AM PDT by circlecity
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To: circlecity
Unless you spend some money to "accurize" the stock Mini-14, the light weight barrel has a tendency to heat up and "string" the impact points vertically (downward) as you continue shooting. It has a very "woody" thump with each round as well. Adding the buffer (an small plastic bumper) to cushion the impacts is helpful. It's a fine rifle for light duty shooting.
62 posted on 10/18/2013 9:39:05 AM PDT by Myrddin
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To: RoosterRedux

bump for later


63 posted on 10/18/2013 9:42:24 AM PDT by Toadman (To anger a Conservative, tell a lie. To anger a liberal, tell the truth.)
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To: MHGinTN
Have you done research on red dots? Which are you leaning toward?

BTW, love old Hickok45. He does great work.

64 posted on 10/18/2013 9:45:03 AM PDT by RoosterRedux (The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing -- Socrates)
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To: circlecity
I disagree. I have 3 Mini-14's an 1 Mini-30. I love the 30 but it is basically a 30-30 with slightly less power. The 14 is good to 300 yds and beyond. The rifle is fine, but I would limit shots to well under 200yds for deer sized game. Under 100 yds, it's great fun. If you have a 125 grn .30 cal SP. it compares pretty close to a 30-30 with 150 grn SP @100yds. The Mini-30 has a little more speed.

Mini-14 has 2700-2900fps speeds with 55grn bullet. It relies on speed for kill power. Shoots much flatter than the 30. .308 beats all of them. I have a M1A for that duty. I'm not sure what it's worth in today's dollars, but It was half the new Ruger price when I bought. Ruger looks cool, but I don't think I'll be investing in cool until the price is around $1500. A new president and some competition and the price will go down like after Clinton.

65 posted on 10/18/2013 9:46:20 AM PDT by chuckles
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To: circlecity

Go to a nice sized gun store and handle the minis and various versions of the AR. Talk to knowledgeable sales people and have them answer your questions fbefore you make a decision.

If you’ve never served in the military, have little firearms training, the mini is pretty simple. On the other hand, few that shoot hard and hunt hard use the mini. ARs are everywhere now for a lot of good reasons.


66 posted on 10/18/2013 9:49:37 AM PDT by Dogbert41 (Up yours NSA !)
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To: SampleMan

I have both AR and FAL. The FAL is a good gun, but the AR has better ergonomics and better trigger and better accuracy most of the time out of the box...not to say you can’t tweak the FAL.

In addition, you have to agree, that the AR system is Barbie for Men. So many additions...

Enjoy whatever you shoot...just shoot. :)


67 posted on 10/18/2013 9:59:29 AM PDT by Geoffrey
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To: RoosterRedux

Eveyone: How is the ammo situation where you are?

Here in Colorado Springs you can buy rifles and handguns, but ammo, FORETABOUTTTITTT!


68 posted on 10/18/2013 10:06:14 AM PDT by ChinaGotTheGoodsOnClinton (Go Egypt on 0bama)
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69 posted on 10/18/2013 10:09:03 AM PDT by JoeProBono (SOME IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED;-{)
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To: Jack Black

Have you tried DSAs FAL scope mount/dust cover? It made all the difference.

http://www.dsarms.com/c-697-scope-mount-accessories.aspx


70 posted on 10/18/2013 10:10:31 AM PDT by Dogbert41 (Up yours NSA !)
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To: RoosterRedux
Interesting. I'm buying multi-caliber pistols;

Taurus 9 Round 22 Mag w/Adjustable Sights/6.5" Barrel

71 posted on 10/18/2013 10:19:36 AM PDT by JoeProBono (SOME IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED;-{)
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Taurus 992SS6 Tracker 22LR/22Mag Revolver 6.5” Matte Stainless 9 Round


72 posted on 10/18/2013 10:26:00 AM PDT by JoeProBono (SOME IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED;-{)
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To: RoosterRedux
Bills Grizz photo P1000343.jpg Thanks Rooster. My nephew is a PJ in Alaska Air Guard. He came up to Alaska when he was young and told me he was moving up here soon as he could and I'm so glad I got some relatives here. Between his deployments he hunts with us. Has had a stroke of luck too. Has killed moose, mnt goats, caribou, a few blk bear and now an interior grizz. Also got awarded a silver star & two bronze stars over the last 3 deployments (you should read the award citation, make ya proud); no joke, the boy has big balls and is for real and a natural born hunter/killer and raised Repub & patriotic American.

so anyway, we were road hunting and came off our summit and he yells bear, jumps out with my 308 Scar, bear is movin out like fire up the mountain,250-300 yards, he shoots, and I yell you got 15 A-FRames & TTSXs in there keep shootin. He hit the bear 3rd or 4th shot , bear faltered then dropped within 30 yards. Made his day, just look at the grin on his face, says it all. Our interior grizz average 400 lbs, not the food here there is near the coast, but they can kill ya just as quick. Anyday you kill one of the those moose eatin machines, it's a very good day; we have too many bear where I call home. We live where the Yukon comes in from Canada.

The SCar is a good gun. I like the new style pistons, you can shoot 100's of rounds between cleaning, unlike old style pistons. Scar is very light,nice to shoot on the fly from snowmachine or ATV.

Anyway, hope you enjoy the grizz pict.

73 posted on 10/18/2013 10:26:08 AM PDT by Eska
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To: RoosterRedux

Rooster, I have a few Acog red dot/ghost ring scopes, luv them too. I have a 4X32 & a couple 3.5X35s and I can hit caribou out to 500 yards with those Acogs, no problems; just need a little practice when you first get the scope. I have Leupold & Vortex and have used an Elcan (the expensive model)and I still like the Acogs best; probably just accustomed to them Acogs and believe I can hit what I’m shooting at with my eyes closed with the acogs. They are super quick target acquisition scopes. I’m a shooter, not an aimer; the Acogs are my kind of scope.


74 posted on 10/18/2013 10:36:45 AM PDT by Eska
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To: USNBandit

The SOCOM always struck me as a gimmick that would likely be innacurate as hell. Has anyone had any experience with the SuperMatch? I know it’s a beast, weight-wise.


75 posted on 10/18/2013 10:37:00 AM PDT by Windcatcher (Obama is a COMMUNIST and the MSM is his armband-wearing propaganda machine.)
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To: Eska
Great pic. I know you are proud of your nephew.

250-300 yds is a lot of ground. What kind of scope was he using.

76 posted on 10/18/2013 10:37:47 AM PDT by RoosterRedux (The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing -- Socrates)
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To: JoeProBono
Then you need to get a LeMat:


77 posted on 10/18/2013 10:38:04 AM PDT by antidisestablishment (Islam delenda est)
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To: antidisestablishment

Rossi Rossi Matched Pair Pistol A single handgun for a wide range of uses Shoots .45 LC, .22 LR and .410-bore ammunition Comes with two matched barrels Adjustable rear and fiber-optic front sights


78 posted on 10/18/2013 10:45:04 AM PDT by JoeProBono (SOME IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED;-{)
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To: JoeProBono

That looks sweet, but I bet it doesn’t come in 16 Gauge. LOL


79 posted on 10/18/2013 10:47:04 AM PDT by antidisestablishment (Islam delenda est)
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To: antidisestablishment
Nope but it shoots


80 posted on 10/18/2013 10:55:21 AM PDT by JoeProBono (SOME IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED;-{)
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