WestKentucky
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@fireman 9731 do you reload? We could solve your problems real quick if you do. Big heavy for caliber bullet and trailboss.
Ideas for an all weather farm gun
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fireman 9731
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I do reload. Well, I did reload. I haven't in a couple of years since I bought my farm and had a kid. My favorite loads were with Trailboss. Light loads in my 32 inch barreled 45-70 were more quiet than a 22. I also tried some light 38s and a couple rounds of x39 with Trailboss. I never tinkered enough with the x39 to be comfortable hunting with it though.
Anymore thoughts on a Ruger PC Carbine with one of the magic muzzle devices?
Anymore thoughts on a Ruger PC Carbine with one of the magic muzzle devices?
Art Eatman
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I never minded the noise from my Mini-14 that rode along with me in my jeep on the ranch or in my 4WD PU in the desert back-country. 
AABEN
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someguy2800 witch brake do you have it sound like I would like to get 2 of them for my AR,S
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The Ruger PC Takedown 9mm is on my short buy list. It will most likely be the next complete gun I buy. In fact I was reading about it in The American Rifleman last night before I went to bed and have the magazine laying out on my nightstand to keep reminding me to save up for it. I anticipate using it a lot. It will definitely do the job on skunks, coons, opossums, feral dogs, etc. I have no idea what the 9mm performance is a 100 yards. The only reason I did not suggest it is because of your criteria for low cost. A suppressor, tax stamp, extra magazines and good optics are going to put you well over $1,000.00. 
In my case it will be worse because also I want a handgun (probably the SR9c) in the same caliber that uses the same magazines. This means I may have to violate my cardinal rule of not selling a gun in order to finance everything.
I am also curious about the muzzle devices that reduce the noise but it will not a substitute for a good suppressor.
In my case it will be worse because also I want a handgun (probably the SR9c) in the same caliber that uses the same magazines. This means I may have to violate my cardinal rule of not selling a gun in order to finance everything.
I am also curious about the muzzle devices that reduce the noise but it will not a substitute for a good suppressor.
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Blue Brick looked at one of the older Hi Point originals this AM at a pawn shop but best he could do was 175 OTD with 5 spare mags (Some Promags). If it is still there in a couple of weeks I might try again But think he currently wants too much for a used gun and gun no longer made in that model.
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RedlegRick
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I don't think that's a bad price with extra mags, and I have a soft spot for the 'classic' 995 model.
WestKentucky
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The sling is “The Whole Enchilada”. This thread is almost about food at this point. Cookies, Mexican dishes...
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You said you have a couple H&R 12 gauges. Have you thought about trying one of these? I have no idea whether it would be accurate enough for your needs ...
https://www.gunadapters.com/12-gauge-to-38-special-pathfinder-series/
https://www.gunadapters.com/12-gauge-to-38-special-pathfinder-series/
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I never minded the noise from my Mini-14 that rode along with me in my jeep on the ranch or in my 4WD PU in the desert back-country.
Unfortunately I too have done lots of stuff that has negatively effected my wellbeing. Most of it in my younger years though. Try and tell a teenager he’s going to hate the ringing in his ears so bad he can’t hear or understand what some people are saying and see how far that gets you...
Sistema1927
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At age 62, and with hearing aids and tinnitus, I sure wish that I had worn hearing protection each and every time that I fired a .22 as a kid. It also didn't help that the CVC systems in the M60 didn't provide adequate hearing protection when firing the 105 or the .50.
Art Eatman
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Where is it written that you can't carry hear-guards in your truck, along with your truck gun? And, just how often does one see a coyote or hog while trucking around the pasture--so just how many times per year do you shoot?
And, just how often does one see a coyote or hog while trucking around the pasture--so just how many times per year do you shoot?
adcoch1
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If the OP isn't interested i may be....info?
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fireman 9731
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I appreciate it but I couldn't justify a 44 right now.
jimherb
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SKS.
adcoch1
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In truth, a 44 rarely needs a justification... But I understand..
What is there to justify over a .357 for a varmint farm gun over a 357? it does not make much sense in real world use... the 44 will do about anything a 357 would and then some...
.308 Norma
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Personally, I'd take a 357 Magnum over either a .357 or a 357.
Just kidding around tallpaul. I know what you meant, and I agree with you. I too would choose a 44.
Personally, I'd take a 357 Magnum over either a .357 or a 357.
Just kidding around tallpaul. I know what you meant, and I agree with you. I too would choose a 44.
I like and own both.. in single shot and lever guns... my only complaint is I needto she\oot them all more
Personally, I'd take a 357 Magnum over either a .357 or a 357.
Just kidding around tallpaul. I know what you meant, and I agree with you. I too would choose a 44.
Unless you have 38's and 357's already and have buckets of brass and ammo for that stuff. Also if you are buying new ammo that cost is likely a little cheaper, however the rifle in 44 will be more inexpensive as they seem to grow on trees and the 357's you just can't find for some reason...people have them and when they sell them you don't seem them go very cheap.
.308 Norma
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Actually, I already have "buckets of brass" for 38s, 357s, 44 Specials and 44 Magnums. I've handloaded for all 4 of them for more years than I care to remember.
.308 Norma
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I was just kidding around tallpaul. Please re-read your post (post #144).I like and own both.. in single shot and lever guns... my only complaint is I needto she\oot them all more
I surely don't know what there is to justify a .357 over a 357.
OK I have to ask... what do you see as cheap in the ruger American rifle? I was under the impression it is designed by the same guy as the savage axis... I thought is was basically the same thing. I was thinking of one as a budget 450 bushmaster deer gun... I know it os not as refined as a high end bolt gun but what do you perceive as garbage? or a problem?
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