Rifle Suggestions

Started by JTA, March 18, 2013, 05:09:07 PM

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TheFonz

I have a couple of Mosin-Nagant 91/30's that I LOVE.  They are accurate, and surplus ammo is cheap.  Just remember - if you use the surplus stuff you have to clean your rifle asap after a trip to the range.  The other good thing about them is that you can always afford an extra two or three to barter with in the future.

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Quote from: TheFonz on November 06, 2013, 06:26:46 PM
I have a couple of Mosin-Nagant 91/30's that I LOVE.  They are accurate, and surplus ammo is cheap.  Just remember - if you use the surplus stuff you have to clean your rifle asap after a trip to the range.  The other good thing about them is that you can always afford an extra two or three to barter with in the future.
I love mine!
Buying it was like buying an 40 year old truck under a tarp, not really knowing what the engine or interior was like.
Only to discover it had never even been driven.
That weapon kicks ass. :thumbsup:
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Quote from: TheFonz on November 06, 2013, 06:26:46 PM
I have a couple of Mosin-Nagant 91/30's that I LOVE.  They are accurate, and surplus ammo is cheap.  Just remember - if you use the surplus stuff you have to clean your rifle asap after a trip to the range.  The other good thing about them is that you can always afford an extra two or three to barter with in the future.

Hell, most places I've seen sell them in the 150 range. Not bad at all. Definitely on my wish list.

AndyJackson

I just discovered that Academy Sports is selling 5.56 ammo in a 30-gallon drum, 12,500 rounds, for 6,000 bucks.

That's just hilarious.

Buy that, 4 weapons, and a bunch of mags.........voila, your own armory  !!

Under 10 K $, and you can be your own mini-SWAT-operation.

JTA

Quote from: AndyJackson on November 21, 2013, 10:21:57 AM
I just discovered that Academy Sports is selling 5.56 ammo in a 30-gallon drum, 12,500 rounds, for 6,000 bucks.

That's just hilarious.

Buy that, 4 weapons, and a bunch of mags.........voila, your own armory  !!

Under 10 K $, and you can be your own mini-SWAT-operation.

A friend of mine was telling me about a deal they had going at one of our local gun shops around Christmas. Purchase an AR-15 and they throw in a free shotgun.

red_dirt

As far as training, you know, practicing with the sights and getting used to the noise, it's pretty hard to beat the .22LR. I have a .22mag Henry that is a step up, in that you shoulder it. After that, you can pretty much pick your poison. The cost of ammo, which is the point of it levels out once you
get to large bore rifle. Availability will come around on .22
I have a long range .308 precision that I would not want to cycle reloads through.  That becomes your next option in target practice. Some might disagree, but I think the .3030 Marlin Classic lever action looks pretty good for that. You can shovel reloads through it, and beat the brush hunting whitetail in close forest. Not really a combat rifle, since it is tube fed. It's $600 at Costco, American made
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ranger4life

Quote from: JTA on March 18, 2013, 05:09:07 PM
I've been thinking about purchasing a rifle to take down to the range for some target practice this spring. I want something larger than a 22. Got any suggestions for something that's not too expensive and uses a relatively cheap, easy to find (assuming there wasn't an ammo shortage anyway) type of ammo?

I'm sorry but I can't recommend anything cheap. You get what you pay for after all. I would recommend going to a quality gun shop and looking into what you like. A .223 or a .22-250 are great long range small caliber rifles that you can shoot with comfort and accuracy. Larger caliber rifles I would recommend a .30-06. It's probably the most versatile rifle I have found to date. You can fire low grain varmint rounds or heavier big game rounds. Plus none of the rifles I mentioned will destroy you financially unless you go with top name makers. Winchester makes a very good rifle in every size I mention but most other makers do as well.

Solar

Quote from: JTA on November 15, 2013, 07:39:37 PM
Hell, most places I've seen sell them in the 150 range. Not bad at all. Definitely on my wish list.
Ya know what you might look fr, is an old M-1 carbine, I have my dads from WWII, and it is definitely the most reliable weapon I have.
Light, reliable, accurate and versatile as well as small.
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Quote from: Solar on February 24, 2014, 05:29:58 AM
Ya know what you might look fr, is an old M-1 carbine, I have my dads from WWII, and it is definitely the most reliable weapon I have.
Light, reliable, accurate and versatile as well as small.

I was actually leaning towards an SKS. Seems like a decent, somewhat inexpensive, rifle and 7.62x39 ammo is cheap and readily available.

Don't really know much about the M-1. How much you think I could get one for?

Solar

Quote from: JTA on February 24, 2014, 07:08:25 AM
I was actually leaning towards an SKS. Seems like a decent, somewhat inexpensive, rifle and 7.62x39 ammo is cheap and readily available.

Don't really know much about the M-1. How much you think I could get one for?
I don''t really know, but there are some after market used ones out there at a decent price.
I like it because ammo is pretty cheap, takes reloads without issue, though I'm talking about the original because I've put some really hot reloads through mine without any issue.
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Quote from: JTA on February 24, 2014, 07:08:25 AM
I was actually leaning towards an SKS. Seems like a decent, somewhat inexpensive, rifle and 7.62x39 ammo is cheap and readily available.

Don't really know much about the M-1. How much you think I could get one for?

New ones can be had for $400-600. Used M1s -- generally 1940s vintage -- go for MUCH more, typically well over $1,000. It is not a bargain-basement weapon.
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Quote from: Solar on February 24, 2014, 05:29:58 AM
Ya know what you might look fr, is an old M-1 carbine, I have my dads from WWII, and it is definitely the most reliable weapon I have.
Light, reliable, accurate and versatile as well as small.

The M-1 carbine is great but ammo can be expensive and they are becoming rare. People are starting to collect them more and more because they are a great starter rifle for kids. I currently have 3 of them so all my nephews can plink away. Their accuracy can suffer if you don't keep up on their sights as well. If you keep these things in mind you are absolutely correct on their reliability. None of mine have ever jammed. The only problem I have ever had was my own fault. I tried shooting through a worn out bolt assembly and had a pop and no kick. Could have been worse but it was definitely an eye opener. Now maintenance is my top priority.

Solar

Quote from: ranger4life on February 24, 2014, 09:50:53 PM
The M-1 carbine is great but ammo can be expensive and they are becoming rare. People are starting to collect them more and more because they are a great starter rifle for kids. I currently have 3 of them so all my nephews can plink away. Their accuracy can suffer if you don't keep up on their sights as well. If you keep these things in mind you are absolutely correct on their reliability. None of mine have ever jammed. The only problem I have ever had was my own fault. I tried shooting through a worn out bolt assembly and had a pop and no kick. Could have been worse but it was definitely an eye opener. Now maintenance is my top priority.
Yeah, that's why I mentioned after market, they aren't all that expensive, and like I said, reloading can be cheap.
But for a semi auto the weapon can't be beat, as you pointed out that even kids can shoot it.
Virtually no recoil, and quick return on target, making it one deadly weapon.
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