must have rifles in a collecction

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I've been primarily a handgun guy -- and over the eyars, I have a few but I've recently bit bit by the rifle bug. In the last 12-18 months, I've gone from none to a AR in 223 & one in 9mm, a Marlin 336 in 35 rem and a M1a. In my mind (at least my rationalization at this point), it's not a collection until you get to 6 ( :D ) so, what am I missing?
Thanks for the advice in advance ;)
 
an EDM Arms Windrunner in 50bmg (since you're in cali, you can keep it at my house in TN and come visit it on weekends)

a tubb2k in 6mmXC

an SR25 in 308win

an AI-AWP in 6.5x47Lapua

and at least 2 more AR15s
 
I don't think there are any must-haves, since the basis of a collection can vary in a nearly infinite number of ways - it's just whatever floats your boat - it's all good, as the kids say! :) Only "must have" I'd say, is not a RIFLE, but a CALIBER - I'd say everyone needs at least .22 long rifle, rifle.
 
I think somewhere in the Constitution it's mandatory to own a .30-30 lever gun. :D

If it isn't there, it should be. Kidding aside, it is one of the quintessential American guns, like a 1911 or a 12 gauge pump shotgun.

Lever guns are fun in whatever caliber. And I agree with the M1 Garand completely.

Just something about those guns.
 
For a rifle collection:

First and foremost, a pre-'64 Model 70 Winchester (preferrably in .30-06.)

An M1 Garand.

An M1903 or M1903A3 Springfield.

A Winchester M52 .22 LR

A Winchester M94 .30-30.

After you have those, get what you want.;)
 
rem 700
swede mauser
enfeild
mosin nagant
win 30-30
marlin .22 auto
single shot .22 to teach the kids
AR-15
Ak-47
sks
 
What ever tickles your trigger finger. Anything else is just somebody else's collection.
I have quite a few of what most would call "should have" guns but then I have run off into the eclectic realm with some. Get what you like and make it yours and yours alone. You will enjoy it more.
 
What you’re missing is a bolt action with a good scope on top. I am personally a .308 fan but a good 30-06 will do as well. This would round out your collection well. If you go with the .308 you can use the same ammo as the M1A.

A good Remington 700 tactical with at least a 3x9 on top would be nice.


Have a good day

Remember:
Plan for the worst, Hope for the best and if you land on your feet running life is good!!!
 
-An M1 Garand - Better yet, THREE+ (still cheap right now...and you gotta use the stacking swivel)
-A good bolt-action in .308, .270, 30-06 or another "full-sized" round - with a good scope
-A good .22 rifle - bolt or semi-auto
-An AR15
-An AK or SKS 7.62x39

PLUS...

-One or more "expensive" milsurps - 1903, 03A3, Swedish Mauser, K31...
-One or more "inexpensive" milsurps (including ammo cost) - Mosin Nagant, 8mm Mauser...
 
Something in 45-70

It is a cartridge with history, romance, and wonderful ballistics in a neat, old-fashioned sort of way....and some wonderful rifles are being made in this caliber. Get one with with an historic look....like a high-quality single-shot with a tang sight (no scopes allowed). Then challenge yourself to see what you can do with that and some marksmanship.
 
I've got a couple AR's and the M1a so I'm not really interested in the AK...maybe I missed the boat on that one but it just does nothing for me. As for the 30-30, I already have the Marlin 336 in 35 rem so my lever action need is filled. I'm doing my homework for a bolt gun. I shoot lefty so I'm looking at the Tikka T3 and the Rem 700. I'm leaning towards the Tikka because it's the road less taken :D and has a certain coolness about it.
After that, I may start looking for a 22, it's just not a priority

Oh, as for shotguns -- I have a couple -- a Winchester Defender and a Beretta 391 :cool: so that niche seems filled too :cool:
 
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