I need your help - what next?

You could track down a higher end ak. Something like a Arsenal Sam7sf would suffice or you could maybe find something along the lines of a Polytech Legend (very coveted by AK collectors).
 
How about a Steyr AUG? They were so far ahead of their time when introduced, they fit right in with most designs of today, and are actually nicer looking than most.
 
vanfunk said:
Hi all:

so I’ve gone a little “nuts” in the last few months, acquiring a number of rifles and pistols that have caught my fancy over the years. While I do not have unlimited funds, I do have some more cash for now and would like to add another couple of rifles to the collection this summer. What I can’t seem to decide is what to do now? Here is what I’ve added to the safe this spring/summer so far:

LMT 16” AR (MWS, DI) 5.56
Noveske 13.7” 5.56
Colt Sporter HBAR 20” (1989 vintage) 5.56
M1A Loaded 22” 7.62
Daniel Defense DD5 V3 16” 7.62
PRI MK12 MOD 0 18” 5.56
LWRC R.E.P.R. 20” 7.62
FN SCAR 17S 7.62
S&W M&P15-22 .22lr (really for my 16 yr old son)


I have a large collection of hunting rifles and shotguns I inherited from my Grandfather, as well as a few Garands I picked up 20 years ago.

So what’s next? What’s missing? I’ve thought about a SIG Spear LT, a Benelli M4 (sorry, I know it’s a shotgun), an HK MR556, a SIG MCX 9mm carbine, maybe some version of a Ruger 10/22 (set up for target shooting but not some crazy race gun). Give me your suggestions please!

Thanks all!
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Everyone needs a Ruger 10-22, or a good copy. You may have one by now. Mine is a "Sporter" model which doesn't have a barrel band and I've added a Shilen heavy, floated barrel and action-bedding. It shoots 1/4" groups at 50 yds!!! Lots of fun at little cost!

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Picher said:
Everyone needs a Ruger 10-22, or a good copy. You may have one by now. Mine is a "Sporter" model which doesn't have a barrel band and I've added a Shilen heavy, fluted barrel and action-bedding. It shoots 1/4" groups!!! Lots of fun at little cost!
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That is a very nice 10/22.
 
NIGHTLORD40K said:
same design but chambered in 7,92 Mauser. Built like a tank, the Egyptian gun is more common and considerably cheaper, though ammo availability is no better (maybe worse).
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Yeah, just the thought of Turk 8mauser gives me a click-bang twitch :)

There's plenty of decent factory 6.5x55 (and it loads at home nicely enough, too).

Shooting a Hakim always felt like a "tank" too :)

Rashid remains the best of those, if as rare as hens teeth.
 
Assuming you have no debt and have sufficient disposable income outside of retirement and other savings to do so, spend your “fun money” on ammo and instruction.

The provided details of the collection glazed over the contents of a “large collection of hunting rifles and shotguns,” the details of which seem pertinent to this discussion, but apparently are NOT pertinent to the OP.

Equally, the question the OP has proposed effectively boils down to: “I have a closet full of black dress shoes, what brand of black dress shoe should I buy next?”

The type of shooting the OP likes to do has also not been described, which would provide guidance to the type of advice to be given here.

Not a terribly exciting thought experiment. Just buy another pair of black dress shoes.
 
Varminterror said:
Assuming you have no debt and have sufficient disposable income outside of retirement and other savings to do so, spend your “fun money” on ammo and instruction.

The provided details of the collection glazed over the contents of a “large collection of hunting rifles and shotguns,” the details of which seem pertinent to this discussion, but apparently are NOT pertinent to the OP.

Equally, the question the OP has proposed effectively boils down to: “I have a closet full of black dress shoes, what brand of black dress shoe should I buy next?”

The type of shooting the OP likes to do has also not been described, which would provide guidance to the type of advice to be given here.

Not a terribly exciting thought experiment. Just buy another pair of black dress shoes.
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Well, the OP doesn't imply lack of ammo nor instruction. He specifically asked for advice on another couple of rifles. That might seem like a broad category, but it boils down to -yes! - rifles.

The experiment might not be exciting (to you), but it seems to be exciting to the OP. And some of the posters as well, self included.

Your suggestion about ammo, etc, is still a good one. The rest of your post not much...any advice on a pair of brown shoes?
 
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Varminterror:

You’re right! To continue with your astute analogy, I do have a lot of black dresses and am looking for another. Trouble is, and the reason for the thread, is that I really don’t know which new one to get. If I were to ask my wife’s freinds about dresses, they’d have many suggestions and wouldn’t wonder why I want another one. The thread thus far has been very helpful and inventive in providing suggestions for me, and I’m immensely thankful for the feedback. I’m sorry you’re not into this. Per your question about sporting/hunting rifles, here’s the rundown. I didn’t include then in the OP because I’m not looking for a hunting gun:
Weatherby .460
Weatherby .378
Weatherby .300
Weatherby .300 (Palma rifle)
Winchester pre-64 .458 Super Grade
Thomas Bland .470 NE double rifle (1912)
Steyr-Mannlicher 1950 .257 Roberts
Savage 99lk .300 Savage
1950 Winchester 94 .30-30
Winchester 21 12 gauge
Winchester 21 20 gauge
Browning Superposed 12 gauge
Browning Suoerposed 20 gauge
Fox Sterlingworth 20 gauge double
LC Smith 20 gauge double
Antonio Zoli 20 gauge double
Winchester 61 .22 pump (1933)

Thanks to all who responded!
 
Step up to the major leagues! You need a four bore elephant rifle. Nothing like flinging 2000 grains of lead pushed by 500 grains of FG. Guaranteed to get everyone's attention at the Range!

Sell your house and you might scratch up enough money to find and buy one...
 
The Thomas Bland .470 was my grandfather’s favorite “peashooter” as he called it. He bought it used in the late 40’s and shouldered it all over Africa and India in the early 50’s. It’s a wonderful testament to old-world craftsmanship. My grandfather trusted it over all his bolt guns and felt that “two for sure” was the way to go. He used to shoot it with two more shells (Kynoch, always) clasped between his fingers like cigarettes in case he needed a reload. He did, on a few occasions, when facing a particularly large Kenyan elephant and a man-eating Bengal tiger in India. That rifle, like my grandfather, is legend.
 
Ha! Believe it or not, one of my best friends has been pushing me to get a 4-bore and has been sending me videos, lol. Id love to fire one, once. Once. With a 50 lb bag of lead shot between me and the stock.
 
bearcreek said:
Training and ammunition. You should have a lot more invested in those than you do in guns.
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Without even reading the original post, or any other comments in the discussion, I can say that this advice is spot on.

Also. I highly recommend Gunsite Academy if one can make it happen.
 
vanfunk said:
Varminterror:

You’re right! To continue with your astute analogy, I do have a lot of black dresses and am looking for another. Trouble is, and the reason for the thread, is that I really don’t know which new one to get. If I were to ask my wife’s freinds about dresses, they’d have many suggestions and wouldn’t wonder why I want another one. The thread thus far has been very helpful and inventive in providing suggestions for me, and I’m immensely thankful for the feedback. I’m sorry you’re not into this. Per your question about sporting/hunting rifles, here’s the rundown. I didn’t include then in the OP because I’m not looking for a hunting gun:
Weatherby .460
Weatherby .378
Weatherby .300
Weatherby .300 (Palma rifle)
Winchester pre-64 .458 Super Grade
Thomas Bland .470 NE double rifle (1912)
Steyr-Mannlicher 1950 .257 Roberts
Savage 99lk .300 Savage
1950 Winchester 94 .30-30
Winchester 21 12 gauge
Winchester 21 20 gauge
Browning Superposed 12 gauge
Browning Suoerposed 20 gauge
Fox Sterlingworth 20 gauge double
LC Smith 20 gauge double
Antonio Zoli 20 gauge double
Winchester 61 .22 pump (1933)

Thanks to all who responded!
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Hi all:

notwithstanding the excellent advice regarding training, I think I’ll have to pass. I’m in my 50’s but I have a lot of mileage; I’ve ended up with advanced arthritis in my lumbar spine and bone spurs in my neck. As enlightening as it looks, I won’t be diving around barricades anytime soon. If there’s some kind of “old man” training out there, I might be a good candidate for it. I enjoy collecting and shooting military- and military-style weapons and range shooting out to 300 yards, sometimes further. The advice regarding ammo has been taken and I’ve been buying different brands/loads to get dialed in to my guns’ personal proclivities. Once I find those pet loads, I’ve been investing in supplies. I’ve always been curious about handloading and may get into it as a logical next step in the hobby.

Thanks to all for the input thus far!
 
vanfunk said:
Hi all:

notwithstanding the excellent advice regarding training, I think I’ll have to pass. I’m in my 50’s but I have a lot of mileage; I’ve ended up with advanced arthritis in my lumbar spine and bone spurs in my neck. As enlightening as it looks, I won’t be diving around barricades anytime soon. If there’s some kind of “old man” training out there, I might be a good candidate for it. I enjoy collecting and shooting military- and military-style weapons and range shooting out to 300 yards, sometimes further. The advice regarding ammo has been taken and I’ve been buying different brands/loads to get dialed in to my guns’ personal proclivities. Once I find those pet loads, I’ve been investing in supplies. I’ve always been curious about handloading and may get into it as a logical next step in the hobby.

Thanks to all for the input thus far!
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Sounds like CMP as-issued, Garand, and Vintage Sniper would be right up your alley. They will usually make allowances for "old man" issues if prone is difficult for you. IHMSA metallic silhouette as well. Depending on where you live and your ability and willingness to travel, there are matches. A K-31 or Swedish M96 is a top rifle for vintage bolt. Springfield's are expensive for a good one. Sounds like you have a Garand. Vintage Sniper, shot from a sandbag rest at 300 and 600 yards is a team event, so there is usually a rifle you can use to see if you like it before you dump some bank on a repro sniper!

Bring that 10/22 you're going to get along with a web sling and a spare magazine to an Appleseed event as well. You'll hear all about dangerous old men.
 
If you are set on buying more military style rifles, the M1 Carbine is my favorite out of the milsurp pack.

And it doesn't get more "war horse" than a vintage Mauser. There's are dozens of varieties, from all different nations in several different calibers, but they're all just tanks. It's like someone took an oak tree and screwed a bolt onto the side - which they kind of did. Swedes are where caliber + craftsmanship meet up the best IMO.
 
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