Cosmoline
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A surplus rifle with a few hundred rounds of ammo is tough to beat.
But the very funnest is a flintlock. Smoke and thunder.
But the very funnest is a flintlock. Smoke and thunder.
Best "Range Gun"
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W.E.G.
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Just for blasting fun and joy?
Cosmoline
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Yeah that is also quite a blast WEG. Pongada-pongada-pongada. Ah for the days of dirt cheap x39.
NavyLCDR
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For me, the best range gun is a Taurus PT-92, PT-99 or Barretta 92. The funnest is a S&W .460.
mcdonl
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Hands down, the Hi-Point 995TS (NOTE: This is AFTER I picked up a couple of extra 10 round mags.....)
Jimfern
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Any 22 LR rifle/pistol/revolver if you are on a budget. Otherwise an AR-15 on the range is pure joy, if you are not on a budget.
Sauer Grapes
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Budget is getting tight, but I have a blast shooting my .22s anytime.
I seem to be the only shotgun nut here. Nothing more fun than a couple rounds of 5 stand with the whacky bunch of guys at the club.
I seem to be the only shotgun nut here. Nothing more fun than a couple rounds of 5 stand with the whacky bunch of guys at the club.
Hatterasguy
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SAFN blasting 1 gallon water jugs 15ft away on muddy ground. Damn that was fun and made a mess.
That rifle drives me nuts sometimes, dialing it in, trying to keep the firing pin from sticking...but when it does work WOW better than my friends M1A. Its like an Italian car.
That rifle drives me nuts sometimes, dialing it in, trying to keep the firing pin from sticking...but when it does work WOW better than my friends M1A. Its like an Italian car.
For me, I'd have to say my Savage Mark II, .22LR with Leupold 4X scope. It is quite capable for 100 yard shots at clay pigeons, and even much smaller objects. Even at 200 yards, it makes a distinct "ting" when the projectile hits the steel gong. What wouldn't be to like: the ammo is cheap; the recoil non-existent. The barrel won't over-heat even on summer days, and I just enjoy it. It makes for a good break while my centerfire rifles cool off after 3 to 5 rounds.
Very cool thread idea. Thanks for starting it.
Geno
Very cool thread idea. Thanks for starting it.
Geno
Caliper_Mi
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7.62x54R is a large caliber? I'm looking to add an M38 to my collection though On topic, I'm split between a Mosin (huge boom), SKS/AK (nice bang and autoloading) or .22 rife (endless shooting fun).
Gotta' say my Finn M39 after I beat the piss out of myself with an M44. I love the accuracy of my M39 and the ammo is comparatively cheap.
I also have a 541-X that I have been playing around with... has been satisfying with Timney Trigger installed.
I also have a 541-X that I have been playing around with... has been satisfying with Timney Trigger installed.
The 686+ 6" is just so much fun to shoot. Full-bore .357s always get attention on the line, and it is so freaky accurate that you are filled with confidence that you could make any shot with this gun. All my other guns were chosen with care and I train with them hard, but the 686 is the handgun that makes me feel invincible.
JTHunter
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For cheap, fast fun, a Ruger 10/22 and a Single Six Convertible, plus my Marlin bolt as I like to try and wring as much out of those little 22's as I can.
If I'm going for range and accuracy, it's my Rem. 700 in .243 that's zeroed at 200 yds.
If I'm going for range and accuracy, it's my Rem. 700 in .243 that's zeroed at 200 yds.
MinnMooney
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An AR-15 shooting at small gongs.
My range has gongs hanging at 200 and 400 yards. The smallest at each station is about 4" diameter. At 200 yds. - cinch. At 400 yds. - a bit tougher to hit the gong while it's swinging but still a riot. My son has the record of hitting the 4" gong at 400 yds by hitting it each and every time it swings toward the front. The object is to keep it from swinging more than half-way back toward you. He recorded 10 consecutive hits without letting it get closer than vertical. I've done 5 or 6.
My range has gongs hanging at 200 and 400 yards. The smallest at each station is about 4" diameter. At 200 yds. - cinch. At 400 yds. - a bit tougher to hit the gong while it's swinging but still a riot. My son has the record of hitting the 4" gong at 400 yds by hitting it each and every time it swings toward the front. The object is to keep it from swinging more than half-way back toward you. He recorded 10 consecutive hits without letting it get closer than vertical. I've done 5 or 6.
SharpsDressedMan
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The one you remembered to bring the ammunition and magazine for when you arrive at the range! Did I win?
Did I win?The most fun I've ever had with any firearms was shooting a suppressed Ruger Mark II and a suppressed full auto AR15 with a .22 upper on it. I don't think we spent $100 on ammo all day and no one was wearing hearing protection.
Other than that, larger calibers are fun, but for extended shooting on weekend outings, .22s are a must have. Personally, I love my single six.
Other than that, larger calibers are fun, but for extended shooting on weekend outings, .22s are a must have. Personally, I love my single six.
hardluk1
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Well my fun gun would be my ruger 10/22 custom but at a dedicated range where only puching paper is allowed ,fun is limited. Can't walk empty shotguns shells or shoot steel or bowlingpins or most any fun things. Only try'n to punch small groups.
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