BK
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A shotgun would be my choice except if I needed to drop the arbitrary coyote at distance. So it would be a toss up between a 12ga. and a .223 of some sort.
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All signs point to SKS. Kel Tec SU-16 fits too.
Armored farmer
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I've tried :
12 ga
sks
.22 rifle
.357 handgun
.30-30
.30-06
.22auto pistol
.22 revolver
And the winner is..........(for me).....22 auto pistol in a case, in the console. 3 mags in glovebox.
12 ga
sks
.22 rifle
.357 handgun
.30-30
.30-06
.22auto pistol
.22 revolver
And the winner is..........(for me).....22 auto pistol in a case, in the console. 3 mags in glovebox.
WardenWolf
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I own both an AK and an SKS. The thing about an SKS, Kludge, is they usually come with some rather nice wooden furniture. They also, as I stated, can collect dust bunnies a little more thanks to their stripper clip slot. The SKS also isn't as good a candidate for storing loaded because it's difficult to close the bolt without also chambering a round, and you don't want to store it with a round in the chamber because of its free-floating firing pin. There's a chance that, over time, all those bumpy roads may cause enough impacts to finally set it off.
SKS's also aren't cheap anymore, and they're now going for $350+. A WASR 10/63 starts around $380. When you factor all that in, you may as well get an AK instead. It's much better-suited for longterm storage.
Inebriated
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If I'm in questionable territory, I feel perfectly fine with my AK.
kid_couteau
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Hi All
A question for the thread readers.
Why do people feel a truck gun will get beat up?
I carry guns in my truck from time to time in a soft rifle case and rarely have any issues.
If you take it out every other week and wipe it down it should stay in good shape.
Just a thought
Kid
A question for the thread readers.
Why do people feel a truck gun will get beat up?
I carry guns in my truck from time to time in a soft rifle case and rarely have any issues.
If you take it out every other week and wipe it down it should stay in good shape.
Just a thought
Kid
I used to own a Stevens combo gun with a 20guage barrel on the bottom and a 30 30 on the top. I sold it 30 years ago and have been kicking myself in the butt ever since. Only problem I had with it was the selector was always on the wrong barrel but in my age and maturity I know that would be solved now. Without a doubt a great truck gun. Frank
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For me one truck gun is rarely enough. I need something that shoots well enough to take down a predator like a coyote or fox at well over 100yds but not mess up a nice rabbit or other dinner that might present itself at closer ranges.So I usually keep an AR or boltgun in 223 and a quality 22 pistol as a minimum and if its hunting season there will be a larger centerfire or shotgun as well or maybe even a bow.
FrankCastleThePunisher
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For me, it is either the Mossy 500 or the AR15. I bring em back in the house when I get home.
My SKS cost me $99 back when you could have your pick of 50 of them on the rack, and though the funiture is "nice" for cheaply produced gun, it's a lot less nice than a lever action .30-30. It's not difficult to close the bolt on an empty chamber, and a dust bunny or two would not impede proper function. Besides I find the SKS more ergonomic than the AK.
Are you a "collector"? I can't imagine caring about a few dings on an SKS. If it matters, then buy a beater to begin with.
Armored farmer
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I had grand ideas about dispatching 'yotes from a distance, so I tried a few different rifles as truck guns. The end result was always the same....stop the truck, get trusty rifle out, look up and Mr. Wiley Coyote is long gone. Either that, or I was in too much of a hurry to stop anyway.
I found my .22 MKII much more usable than anything else I tried. Mostly I have thinned the skunk population, and just shot for fun.
I found my .22 MKII much more usable than anything else I tried. Mostly I have thinned the skunk population, and just shot for fun.
I never thought of a historical gun being a truck gun. I always think shotguns or maybe lever-actions, but semi-auto just seems like overkill.
But then again I wouldn't want to be thinking, "I sure wish I had my Mini-14" when you could really use it. I thought a handgun would be enough but perhaps I should reconsider this...
But then again I wouldn't want to be thinking, "I sure wish I had my Mini-14" when you could really use it. I thought a handgun would be enough but perhaps I should reconsider this...
inclinebench
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I keep a Mosin M38 behind the seat. It is pretty decent for the pupose. I dont mind if it gets a little beaten up, and if I need a backup boat paddle, the M38 is good for the task.
My Marlin 336 rides in it's case under the back seat with 6 rounds in the tube and an empty chamber. More than a few hogs have been dropped at the gate to my property. Without the hog problem I would be really temped to go with a .22 lever gun though, more than enough to bring home a rabbit or two.
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Sheepdog1968
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For me, it would serve the pourpose of sudden social plinking, last second hunting opportunity, or self defense if something happens where I need to stay overnight. For self defense, any long arm and I'm fine. For the first two, I'd prefer a 30-30 lever action so I'd likely go wth that.
henschman
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I don't understand this rationale. Whose eyebrows are you worried about raising? If you actually need to get the rifle out to use it, is it going to matter? Either it will be a life or death situation, or it will be out in the country for critter killin where nobody else is around. Personally I'm not worried about whether a bad guy or an armadillo approves of my weapon choice. Or are you worried about what the cops will think if you get pulled over? There are some who might not like it, <deleted>. I've been pulled over by an anti-gun cop before who threw a hissy about my AK in the back of the car, but he couldn't do anything other than screech a bunch of that tired old BS about "kids with dangerous assault weapons." It was kind of amusing actually, and even more so when a female officer he called for backup came up to me afterwards and apologized for him!
I won't let the ignorant opinions of others affect my weapon choice... I go with what works best for my needs.
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RevGeo
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I pack a beat up (but great shooting) old Glenfield .22 single shot in the truck. I spend most of my driving time in the mountains of Idaho and I have never needed to defend myself from marauding bears or moose or bad guys. Not saying it couldn't happen. I like having the .22 for the occasional grouse (legal to shoot them with a rifle here) rabbit or rabid tin can.
I'd like to find one those old over-under .22/20 ga. guns. Don't care about the brand. I would be able to add turkeys to the above list.
George
I'd like to find one those old over-under .22/20 ga. guns. Don't care about the brand. I would be able to add turkeys to the above list.
George
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Kludge said:
That means your SKS is a Norinco Type 56, probably the best of the breed for the job as they're lighter than the rest and have chrome-lined bore and chamber. However, they are developing some collector's value since importation was banned by Clinton in '93. I purchased my Type 56 at Roses back in the mid to late 90's for $99 and sold it for more than three times that in 2008.
There is a big difference in defensive TG and toy/plinking TG. The best modern defensive truck gun is a folding stock AK in 7.62x39. 12g mossbergs are a close 2th place. Sure you will be out $5-600 for one but how much is your "LIFE" worth? Think about it how much did you spend on the truck? You wear you seat belt, use your turn signal and stop and every stop sign. Why not pack an AK if you legally can? Chances are much higher you will run into trouble wile mobile than at home. Sorry for the rant I just live in a very wild west-y area. But think about it! How much is you life worth?!
armysniper
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Marlin 336. You can find them cheap at a pawn shop for less than 300 bucks. They are rugged and if you get one already beat up some, just clean it up and you wont be worried about it getting beat up because it is already used. A new gun will have you worried about it and babying it. A used gun wont as much.
Since you already mentioned possibly throwing in a Henry, a Marlin would be a similiar choice but in center fire package. Stick to what you know. Ak's are nice, but it takes retraining to use a new weapon system. Which means lots of money for ammunition fo r that training.
Since you already mentioned possibly throwing in a Henry, a Marlin would be a similiar choice but in center fire package. Stick to what you know. Ak's are nice, but it takes retraining to use a new weapon system. Which means lots of money for ammunition fo r that training.
Abel
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The 336 with a plastic Ramline makes the perfect truck gun.
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I built an over head rack using ATV mounts, if you don't want your truck gun getting banged up or more importantly if you want to be able to use it quickly.
I don't think Louisana allows SBR's but one along with a supressor is a good setup to make a quick shot at varmits without having to find and put on ear protection.
My Grandfather always had a cased and loaded Winchester .22 behind the seat.
I don't think Louisana allows SBR's but one along with a supressor is a good setup to make a quick shot at varmits without having to find and put on ear protection.
My Grandfather always had a cased and loaded Winchester .22 behind the seat.
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Mike1234567
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In TX, anyone not prohibited from owning one can have a loaded pistol in their vehicle too as long as it's concealed and we follow the law. No CHL necessary.
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