Phoenix_III
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My situation - I am graduating from college and I have somehow talked my parent in buying me a rifle as a graduation gift. I currently own about 21 differents arms (9 of which are handguns). She wanted to get me a tooth implant (need one in the way back), but I sold her on getting me something I would love and keep forever.
I would like something in a medium caliber [I think], in .30's (.308, .30cal, etc), but I am not sure. I've always wanted a Remington PSS (though I'd buy a 5r online and have it shipped most likely) in 308, but I had the chance to shoot a Remington LTR (Lightweight Tactical Rifle) in .308 and it was very unpleasant. The recoil wasn't bad, but however the optics were set up, I was getting popped in the eye doing what I thought was long distance shooting (200 yards). The rifle was too light or perhaps I was not holding it to the bench (bags) well.
Now I already have the following and enjoy (posting what is relevent)
7.62x39 AK variant with Ultimak and toys. It's my fun SHTF gun.
.22lr CZ452 Youth Model (bought it for my girlfriend, she claimed the following was too heavy, and it is mighty accurate, of which I have not tested the upper limits)
Winchester 69a (.22lr bolt) - Full size bolt action .22
Ruger 10/22 - fully done up by me, it also has not been tested for max accuracy as the optics (no irons on this one) were the limiting factor at 50 yards.
Mosin Nagant in an M44 and M91/30 variety in 762x54R. I haven't shot them yet, but they are just neat to have, will shoot soon.
Yugo 8mm Mauser - Also not fired yet, neat to have... what an action!!
I think those are the relevent rifles (I have shotguns covered no need for another).
Well? Maybe a Remington 700 in .223? But I was wondering the question of 'If I have the $ and want to, I should be able to get a semi-auto up to bolt action accuracy'. However, they are also picky about being clean for function, do I need a kick in the mud battle rifle with good accuracy like an m1a? What about the FAL and Cetme platforms? Doesn't my AK pretty much cover these, except the AK is more handy where the others are more, well, solid/slightly more accurate?
I had an AR15 but had to sell it to finance handguns when I became of age... I do miss it... Bushmaster XM15 E2S... never missed a beat and was very, very accurate with average ammo.
However, this gun will be coming home to NJ with me temporarily and should be NJ legal, so keep that in mind...
Make a suggestion/recommendation/ask questions, I'd like to just shoot the breeze and roll some ideas around with you gents.
Cheers,
p3
I would like something in a medium caliber [I think], in .30's (.308, .30cal, etc), but I am not sure. I've always wanted a Remington PSS (though I'd buy a 5r online and have it shipped most likely) in 308, but I had the chance to shoot a Remington LTR (Lightweight Tactical Rifle) in .308 and it was very unpleasant. The recoil wasn't bad, but however the optics were set up, I was getting popped in the eye doing what I thought was long distance shooting (200 yards). The rifle was too light or perhaps I was not holding it to the bench (bags) well.
Now I already have the following and enjoy (posting what is relevent)
7.62x39 AK variant with Ultimak and toys. It's my fun SHTF gun.
.22lr CZ452 Youth Model (bought it for my girlfriend, she claimed the following was too heavy, and it is mighty accurate, of which I have not tested the upper limits)
Winchester 69a (.22lr bolt) - Full size bolt action .22
Ruger 10/22 - fully done up by me, it also has not been tested for max accuracy as the optics (no irons on this one) were the limiting factor at 50 yards.
Mosin Nagant in an M44 and M91/30 variety in 762x54R. I haven't shot them yet, but they are just neat to have, will shoot soon.
Yugo 8mm Mauser - Also not fired yet, neat to have... what an action!!
I think those are the relevent rifles (I have shotguns covered no need for another).
Well? Maybe a Remington 700 in .223? But I was wondering the question of 'If I have the $ and want to, I should be able to get a semi-auto up to bolt action accuracy'. However, they are also picky about being clean for function, do I need a kick in the mud battle rifle with good accuracy like an m1a? What about the FAL and Cetme platforms? Doesn't my AK pretty much cover these, except the AK is more handy where the others are more, well, solid/slightly more accurate?
I had an AR15 but had to sell it to finance handguns when I became of age... I do miss it... Bushmaster XM15 E2S... never missed a beat and was very, very accurate with average ammo.
However, this gun will be coming home to NJ with me temporarily and should be NJ legal, so keep that in mind...
Make a suggestion/recommendation/ask questions, I'd like to just shoot the breeze and roll some ideas around with you gents.
Cheers,
p3