Favorite type of rifle


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cratz2
January 24, 2003, 01:41 PM
So, as I mentioned in the 'Best Rifle?' thread, here's a poll to see what the High Roaders favorite type of rifle.

Not really what you have the most of but what is your favorite type of rifle, overall.

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cratz2
January 24, 2003, 01:49 PM
I'll go first. I definately prefer bolt action rifles. Lever guns have their place and I've never had a semi auto or pump sporting gun and was never really turned on to the idea of the semi auto military style guns. Though I do like the heavy barrel guns for target fun, the carry weight bolt action guns are my favorite.

My current favorite is this Ruger Model 77 Mk II in 25-06. It still is pretty heavy, much more so than my 700 ADL. Grand Slam 3-10x40 scope. Had the trigger tweaked a bit down to just under 3# and the cartridge isn't too much of a kicker and but a very flat shooter. And it is still capable of taking most game within 200 or 300 miles of me. Mostly coyote for now.

http://photos.imageevent.com/cratz2/guns//DCP_1552a.jpg

Bainx
January 24, 2003, 02:57 PM
Military bolt because of the history, simplicity, ruggedness, and cost effective.

foghornl
January 24, 2003, 03:18 PM
US Rifle Cal .30 M-1

Popularly known as 'The Garand'

The Silver Bullet 1719
January 24, 2003, 03:18 PM
Military Surplus followed by the "modern" semi-auto military, (Then again most of them have been around for quite sometime)

Skunkabilly
January 24, 2003, 03:26 PM
Semi-auto carbine in .308. Anytime, anywhere, anything! Booya!

Dr.Rob
January 24, 2003, 03:29 PM
Favorite? I'm not sure but the rifle I carry and use most often is a Savage 116 in 30-06.

I like semi autos and lever guns just fine. I just don't shoot them as much as my pump shotgun. And my military bolt gun wieghs a LOT more than my Savage.

Go figure.

voilsb
January 24, 2003, 03:30 PM
modern military semi's. because I really like ARs, M1As, Garands, etc. Never touched a FAL, but they look neat and seem like they'd be cool to have.

goon
January 24, 2003, 08:23 PM
I like bolt-guns.
I like both civilian and military.

Kevin
January 24, 2003, 10:14 PM
I have always been partial to bolt action guns.

Schuey2002
January 24, 2003, 10:34 PM
" Modern Military semi auto"...

I prefer the German ones,but any "MMsa" will work.

Swiss made MMsa's are neat too..:)

I'd settle for an American made one if I were in a SHTF situation though..

Robby from Long Island
January 24, 2003, 10:37 PM
My favorites are heavy barreled varmint rifles. Presently have 3 Remington's and 2 Sakos.

Handloading enables me to find the most accurate loads for each gun as well as giving me an excuse to spend time in the basement with them.

I know, I know..........time would be better spent shooting them.

Hkmp5sd
January 24, 2003, 10:41 PM
Machineguns. Full Auto!

cratz2
January 27, 2003, 02:03 AM
I must admit, I would have thought that more favored the bolt gun to the semi auto. :(

jrpeterman
January 27, 2003, 07:34 AM
AR-15 because .223s are relatively cheap to shoot. Accuracy is decent and they're just plain fun.

Art Eatman
January 27, 2003, 08:30 AM
I'm mostly a hunter and plinker. So, bolt-action for me.

Art

ojibweindian
January 27, 2003, 08:43 AM
I am partial to bolts. I prefer to carry a light-weight rifle in the field but a Mauser, while heavier, is okay as well.

wanderinwalker
January 27, 2003, 09:50 AM
Put me down for carry weight bolt action. I like hunting rifles FAR more than I like any other kind of rifle. And it's not that I haven't tried to like the others! ;) But I always come back to my hunting rifle when shooting for more than just fun.

BTW, my sporter is a Remington Model 700 Mountain Rifle in .260 Remington with a Leupold VX-1 2-7x33mm scope. Have yet to find a box-stock semi that can even come close accuracy-wise.

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