WalkerTexasRanger
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Flattop AR w/ stainless bull barrel big ole Leupold...
Which of your rifles gets the most attention at the range?
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My SA-M7. Most people around here know what an AK is, but they haven't seen or shot one.
I let this girl at the range run a couple mags through it yesterday, and before she got done, half of the people there were gathered 'round.
I guess the combination of an 18 year old girl and the report of the AK was too much to miss.
I let this girl at the range run a couple mags through it yesterday, and before she got done, half of the people there were gathered 'round.
I guess the combination of an 18 year old girl and the report of the AK was too much to miss.
ShaiVong
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Range? Whats that?
DMK
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Not my Garand, folks see lots of them since Saving Private Ryan, not my FAL, lots of folks jumping on that bandwagon, lots of folks seem to have M44s so Mosin carbines don't seem unusual any more. Interestingly, my Finn M-39s seem to draw a lot of attention. Guys will come over and just stare at them. I kind of smile to myself while they try to figure out what the heck they are. Most times I'll get asked "Are those Mausers?"
ocabj
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Since I live in California, my Colt Sporter HBAR Lightweight usually gets the most attention. A lot of new/young shooters never seen or handled an AR before since it's illegal for them to buy one in our 'great' state.
With the serious shooters, my 10/22 actually turns the most heads. The shiny Volquartsen Stainless Steel 20" barrel with compensator tends to catch double takes.
With the serious shooters, my 10/22 actually turns the most heads. The shiny Volquartsen Stainless Steel 20" barrel with compensator tends to catch double takes.
I live to mess with people's minds!
This one gets a few odd looks:
Then folks gravitate to this one:
People love this one:
But the noise of this 6.5-06 brings 'em over for a look-see, too:
As does the concussion from this big-bore with my 405 gr 2000fps loads:
This one gets a few odd looks:
Then folks gravitate to this one:
People love this one:
But the noise of this 6.5-06 brings 'em over for a look-see, too:
As does the concussion from this big-bore with my 405 gr 2000fps loads:
clint1911a1
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M1928 A-1 Thompson
Erik Jensen
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well, this last trip was a Mosin shoot. my M44 got the attention of the 2 shot a year hunter guys, but the 91/30 with the bayo attached got a few guys to come over and look.. most people don't see rifles that are come up to a 6 footers nose. ;-)
sorry for the weird angle and kitty. it's really hard to get high enough to get all of such a long rifle, and Edda is a camera hog..
sorry for the weird angle and kitty. it's really hard to get high enough to get all of such a long rifle, and Edda is a camera hog..
Pappy John
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1874 Sharps repro in 45.70. Especially since I always shoot black powder loaded cartridges. The low frequency boom....the smoke....the smell....the big holes on target....its all good.
Beetle Bailey
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Only to your lustful eyes, Garand Boy!
Yeah, someone asked me just last week "Is that a Swedish Mosin Nagant?" when referring to my M-39. Well, there are probably hundreds of guns I don't know about so I just tell them a bit about it and if they seem cool and experienced, I get them shoot a magazine full. If they give me info on my rifle that I don't know, I like to offer them a chance to shoot also
.Heehee, that's where you go to window shop for your next purchase
.Man, okay I can't respond to everyone here but I did read every single post and thanks for sharing. Did I mention that part two of this game is for everyone who posted to now air mail said firearm to my favorite FFL for transfer to me?
Uh, seriously, I want to hear more. So far we have a very good variety (I guess it was an oversight to not ask about handguns and such) and we know it doesn't have to be a collectors item or cost the price of a few house payments. C'mon I want to hear about your pride and joy.Okiecruffler
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Today my Contender was drawing the most attention, mostly in the form of guys laughing as I shot at the 100yrd range. Funny, after we went down to check targets I didn't hear a single chuckle.
cool45auto
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I usually take my SKS and my 91/30 together because I love shooting them both. They both draw some looks and questions.
Crimper-D
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Got 2 Martinis that draw attention
The Little Cadet has been very nicely customized into a .22Hornet with a 1" x 22" stainless barrel, a nice set of Fajen stocks fore and aft and a 10X Unertl scope mounted atop the package... Most people under 40 have never seen a combination like this, even tho it was made only a dozen years ago.
The other is a BSA MkII International tricked out for benchrest with a 36X scope, weighs in at about 14lbs and throws empties about 10 feet high and 5 yds out to the right 
The Little Cadet has been very nicely customized into a .22Hornet with a 1" x 22" stainless barrel, a nice set of Fajen stocks fore and aft and a 10X Unertl scope mounted atop the package... Most people under 40 have never seen a combination like this, even tho it was made only a dozen years ago.
The other is a BSA MkII International tricked out for benchrest with a 36X scope, weighs in at about 14lbs and throws empties about 10 feet high and 5 yds out to the right
rayra
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same-same, especially when I'm hitting 12" steel at 400yds offhand while the scoped benchrested wanna-be snipers are having trouble finding the paper.
Hkmp5sd
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These two...
Suppressed Colt M16A1
HK MP5SD
Suppressed Colt M16A1
HK MP5SD
TX65
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withergyld
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I think my well used Albanian SKS gets the most looks. It has graffiti on the stock and chnks missing on the comb of the stock. Don't let the looks fool you it is the most accurate SKS I own.
A close second is either my M38 Mosin or my CZ 52 due to the muzzle flash/fireball when fired.
A close second is either my M38 Mosin or my CZ 52 due to the muzzle flash/fireball when fired.
chaim
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Never mind.
Though the Hi Point Carbine gets some interesting looks ("what is that ugly POC")
Though the Hi Point Carbine gets some interesting looks ("what is that ugly POC")
Brian Williams
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It has got to be my 1894 Marlin in 357, after the 5th or 6th shot they start looking by #10 they are headed my way.
freedomlover
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Without a doubt, my U.S. Rifle, Cal. 30, M1. Last time I took it to the range an elderly gentleman walked over and told me he carried one in Korea. This, of course, led to a long discussion on topics ranging from firearms development to American foreign policy...
Very few rifles, it seems, have such a magnetic attraction built in to them, and the M1 attracts the right kind of people. My M1 has started quite a few interesting discussions with veterans at my range.
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Very few rifles, it seems, have such a magnetic attraction built in to them, and the M1 attracts the right kind of people. My M1 has started quite a few interesting discussions with veterans at my range.
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