Thread: rifles whats your preference?

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this is way off topic but i had to ask, whats everybody favorite rifle to hunt with or just target shoot? ive got a couple of oldies that remind me of history so heres my short list that'll be growing very soon. so whats your pleasure!?

1917 .303 no1 mk 3 SMLE <short magazine lee enfield>

and the other is a 1942 turkish mauser <the real long honker!>

ive also seen an american built enfield ive been eyeballing. made on the lend lease act

Bushmaster .308 or the AK with 2 mags and 80 rounds. That will usually get the job done.

Mine is a Winchester Mod. 94 30/30 that I shoot 180 grain bullets with. Killed many deers with it. My varmit favorite rifle is old remington .22 that I've had for 50 years

I always liked my SKS in 762/39 . But the AR-15 M4 with the 16-1/2 barrel is also real COOL

I have a Savage tactical rifle in .308 that works very well with a Simmons scope on it.
I also have an HK semi-auto in .308.
Also with a scope and the peep sites.
I can't remember the model number.??
G3 /91???

Originally Posted by erik erikson

I have a Savage tactical rifle in .308 that works very well with a Simmons scope on it.
I also have an HK semi-auto in .308.
Also with a scope and the peep sites.
I can't remember the model number.??
G3 /91???

The HK is nice but it ruins the spent cases .

Originally Posted by tango

The HK is nice but it ruins the spent cases .

Yes,it does.
It grabs them and throws them out about 10 feet away.
I only shoot the steel case,fire and forget it stuff.

I do the same with the SKS . I buy the 550 rounds in the can . Air packed like a caned ham . And stamped 1970 on stripper clips

I use to shoot in a club much like a bowling league but I have not had time in more than 10 years.
I hear ammo price's have doubled because of the war.

if i had the right amount of $ id be snagging this m1garand thats for sale locally

Originally Posted by DennyW

I've always wanted a Sharps .50 cal rifle. You don't have to sneak up on anything.

I have a Winchester 30/30, with scope, AK44 with bayonet, and a Browning 22 for rifles.

I like it.
The old buffalo rifle/falling block action.
I'll bet they don't give those away.L.O.L

I'm not much into guns but my grandad gave me his sigle action 22 mag revolver. I shot about 18 rounds since I got it. A friend had an M16 and an MP5 (smaller version?). what a hoot

Target shooting can best be done with a semi-auto .22. It's cheap to shoot and that equals fun. Most indoor pistol ranges allow .22 rifles.

As for hunting it depends on the game. No caliber has taken more game than the ancient 30-30 round in old fashioned lever action rifles. Wooded terrain and brush are great for the slow 30-30 round and other big slow bullets to stay on track after encountering small branches and twigs. Hyper fast rounds in the below 30 caliber group often disintegrate or change course as they brush vegitation making you miss.

.30-06 or similar ballistics will take down anything in North America at medium and long range.

Stay away from mid range cartridges like the 5.56 and 7.62 unless you're just playing around with prairie dogs or similar small game.

I trained on the M-14 and M-16 but used the 16 in the field. I wouldn't want to be limited to just 5 rounds for the safe bringing down of any big game. Remember most locales limit you to 5 round mags so you have to have a wooden block in the magazine. You can't just load 5 rounds or Fish and Game will get you. Also get a license and hunt for the prescribed game only in season. You can't drop a black bear with deer tags just cause he wandered in front of you.

sportized G33/40 in 243 cal. and a browning made in belguim light 12. also a browning bl-22. I do not hunt but hubby is a collector.

This is my favorite .............. Colt AR-15A1 (SP 1) ............ have always loved the feel of this gun (and its military brother, the M-16)