NickEllis
Member
In the past, I have had really wonderful advice from y'all on buying firearms (probably the main reason I ended up with my Kimber for CCW, with which I remain tremendously pleased). As I build my own arsenal, let me say that I am trying to revolve around practicality. I don't have alot of money, and am trying to find the necessities. I have a great shotgun (870 .12), a great CCW (Kimber Tactical .45), a nice little 10/22 for plinking and teaching the kids how to shoot. For now, the next step leads to the question of all-purpose rifles.
I am looking for a reliable, high-quality all-purpose rifle, preferably with the capability detachable mags, which can be used for the sundry purposes of a truck-gun, carry-in-the-woods or on-a-four-wheeler, shoot the wild russian boars tearing up the back 40, tactical self-defense. It would be relatively easy to shoot/maintain/clean. The price range would be affordable, preferably in the $500. The images that come to mind include AK/SKS/lookalikes, FALs, possibly Mini-'s, etc., but these are just my own ignorant initial options. I would want something that fits this description as I buy it, not something that a load of money and time later I could accessorize to fit.
On a similar and equally important topic, reg. ammo choice: I will freely admit my ignorance, and confess that I have absolutely no knowledge of any of the european rounds (i.e., 7.62X????? etc... et al). I would appreciate hearing a perspective on what is good, and matched to the gun described above. This involves cheap, readily accessible ammo, but reliable and able to get the job done. If in a european, could you also explain how that relates to the american caliber system?
We aren't looking at expensive exotics here; we aren't looking at deer rifles; we aren't looking at high-precision long-range tack-driving sniper rifles. I know this may sound silly to some people, but this is an attempt at taking the middle ground: I just don't have the cash to buy three or four rifles, and am trying to find something that will do the trick. I am not asking that it be the perfect gun: there are always pros and cons, but what are the options out there that do a good job fitting the above description
As a last note: I have noticed several posts recently about +/- of Mini's, and would also like to add that I don't want this to turn into another Mini- bashing session (or session in general, regardless of the gun!). I simply want to know what the options are, and what choice of ammunition would be a good choice for my needs.
Anyone who would be interested in commenting, I would be thankful for their reply.
Nick
I am looking for a reliable, high-quality all-purpose rifle, preferably with the capability detachable mags, which can be used for the sundry purposes of a truck-gun, carry-in-the-woods or on-a-four-wheeler, shoot the wild russian boars tearing up the back 40, tactical self-defense. It would be relatively easy to shoot/maintain/clean. The price range would be affordable, preferably in the $500. The images that come to mind include AK/SKS/lookalikes, FALs, possibly Mini-'s, etc., but these are just my own ignorant initial options. I would want something that fits this description as I buy it, not something that a load of money and time later I could accessorize to fit.
On a similar and equally important topic, reg. ammo choice: I will freely admit my ignorance, and confess that I have absolutely no knowledge of any of the european rounds (i.e., 7.62X????? etc... et al). I would appreciate hearing a perspective on what is good, and matched to the gun described above. This involves cheap, readily accessible ammo, but reliable and able to get the job done. If in a european, could you also explain how that relates to the american caliber system?
We aren't looking at expensive exotics here; we aren't looking at deer rifles; we aren't looking at high-precision long-range tack-driving sniper rifles. I know this may sound silly to some people, but this is an attempt at taking the middle ground: I just don't have the cash to buy three or four rifles, and am trying to find something that will do the trick. I am not asking that it be the perfect gun: there are always pros and cons, but what are the options out there that do a good job fitting the above description
As a last note: I have noticed several posts recently about +/- of Mini's, and would also like to add that I don't want this to turn into another Mini- bashing session (or session in general, regardless of the gun!). I simply want to know what the options are, and what choice of ammunition would be a good choice for my needs.
Anyone who would be interested in commenting, I would be thankful for their reply.
Nick