Favorite type of rifle

[cratz2]

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.

 

[cratz2]

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.

 

[Bainx]

Military bolt because of the history, simplicity, ruggedness, and cost effective.

 

[foghornl]

US Rifle Cal .30 M-1

Popularly known as 'The Garand'

 

[556A2]

Military Surplus followed by the "modern" semi-auto military, (Then again most of them have been around for quite sometime)

 

[BerettaNut92]

Semi-auto carbine in .308. Anytime, anywhere, anything! Booya!

 

[Dr.Rob]

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]

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]

I like bolt-guns.
I like both civilian and military.

 

[Kevin]

I have always been partial to bolt action guns.

 

[Schuey2002]

" 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]

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]

Machineguns. Full Auto!

 

[cratz2]

I must admit, I would have thought that more favored the bolt gun to the semi auto.

 

[jrpeterman]

AR-15 because .223s are relatively cheap to shoot. Accuracy is decent and they're just plain fun.

 

[Art Eatman]

I'm mostly a hunter and plinker. So, bolt-action for me.

Art

 

[ojibweindian]

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]

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.