Would an AR be your only rifle? (what rifle type would an only rifle be?)

[arizona_cards_11]

Other:

I'd choose a semi in 308.

 

[mavracer]

If we're talking hypotheticals here, I'll take both a bolt action and a semi auto. No reason you couldn't shrink down the BOHICA upper into a standard long action length it wouldn't even be that hard to devise a magazine system with a mag that feeds a 30/06 class round, that would have an adapter that locks in place and accepts AR15 5.56 mags. so I could concievably have one rifle that's a 22lr, 5.56 semi auto and a .308, 338 win mag bolt action.

 

[Fiv3r]

I could easily get by with just an AR in 5.56. Actually, of all my rifles, it's the one that I would grab in just about any situation I feel like I would be faced with.

For me, a rifle does two things. Punches paper for fun, and protects my home. I don't hunt. The AR does those two things just fine, and I rather enjoy the platform.

Now, for the fun of expanding it to a "what if" situation, I like the idea that the AR is modular. Some people would like to have a gun that have very little to go wrong with it, and I can see the wisdom in that. Hell, I have several old soviet warclubs that have been rocking and rolling along since WWII. However, I like that the AR is by design repairable should it need to be. For me, a handful of spare parts would probably keep the gun functioning for a good long time.

As for the cartridge itself, the 5.56 is just fine for my needs. Big enough for a man and could take a deer for food if need be. Might not be the best thing for bunnies and tree rats, but we are talking about a compromise here.

In short, yes, the AR would be my only rifle if I could pick only one.

 

[Warp]

If we're talking hypotheticals here, I'll take both a bolt action and a semi auto.

You only get one.

Pick.

 

[mavracer]

You only get one.

One can be both
There are many shotguns that operate as a pump or SA.
1903 Springfield with Pederson device.
Ar15 with bolt upper.

 

[Warp]

One can be both
There are many shotguns that operate as a pump or SA.
1903 Springfield with Pederson device.
Ar15 with bolt upper.

I'm pretty sure shotguns aren't not relevant to an "only rifle" question in Rifle Country.

For purposes of this poll it is considered a semi auto if it is capable of being fired in semi auto.

So, if it's both, please respond to the poll as semi.

 

[mavracer]

For purposes of this poll it is considered a semi auto if it is capable of being fired in semi auto.

At least we know the purpose of your poll now.

 

[Warp]

At least we know the purpose of your poll now.

Do you intend to vote, or at least add something constructive?

 

[silicosys4]

Do you intend to vote, or at least add something constructive?

Speaking of constructive....Do you intend to stop being confrontational with people who's stated preference or opinions differs from your own....after asking for preferences and opinions in your OP?
The more I read this thread and your inputs, the more it seems you are looking for a specific answer, and just picking fights when you don't get it, rather than being truly interested in the outcome of the poll.

 

[Warp]

Speaking of constructive....Do you intend to stop being confrontational with people who's stated preference or opinions differs from your own....after asking for preferences and opinions in your OP?
The more I read this thread and your inputs, the more it seems you are looking for a specific answer, and just picking fights when you don't get it, rather than being truly interested in the outcome of the poll.

I'm not sure what you are referring to...but anyway...

I'm looking for people to answer with what their answer would be.

And the reason a firearm capable of being fired in semi auto should be voted in as semi auto is because, legally, it's a semi auto, if I'm not mistaken. I mean, I could put a weak round (like a CCI snake shot or quiet round, or whatever) into just about any semi auto and operate it as a single shot or a hand-action (pump, whatever)...but I'd still consider that gun to be a semi auto. Likewise I would consider a convertible Benelli that can be fired semi auto or pump to be a semi auto, as an example.


And thank you for voting.

 

[dcarch]

I would sell my truck before I'd sell my converted Saiga. Love that gun to death.

 

[savanahsdad]

wow close race, I didn't see that one coming . I would have thought "other semi , primary hunting," would have been at the top,

M14, Win100, SKS, AK, Browning BAR, Ruger Carbine , Minnie 14, Ruger Deerfield, Rem1100 slugGun , Marlin Camp 45, ect , ect ,,,,,,

 

[PabloJ]

socom 16.

 

[PabloJ]

PS. I suppose it depends on use. If I was avid moose, bear, elk woods hunter Merkel semi-auto in 9,3x62 with electro-optical sight would be at top of my list.

 

[Warp]

PS. I suppose it depends on use. If I was avid moose, bear, elk woods hunter Merkel semi-auto in 9,3x62 with electro-optical sight would be at top of my list.

Of course it depends on use.

The idea is that you vote based on your uses/needs.

If you were avid at that, vote with what it would be. If you aren't, vote with whatever it is

 

[Ignition Override]

On the contrary. Life is too short to be less than very frank.
My only image of a gun with the strongest character is the M-1 Garand, The US battle rifle. How various guns appeal to other people makes no difference-none at all. We could die next week.

As a youngster (age 8) in '63, the only 'battle rifle' memories were Sgt. Saunders on "Combat" with Cage, Kirby, Little John, and guys in those 60's movies i.e. The Longest Day. Maybe the plots were mostly Hollywood, but this gun helped to forge history in the 20th century. My Dad never wanted a gun.

The gun besides the M-1 which appeals to me the most is the Enfield #4 series. Why? The unique features, and M-1As are too pricey when you factor their ammo prices with the cost of the gun ('08-'12).
At OTS ('78) and in the AFRES/ANG (early 80s) we were not even exposed to the AR/M-16, or any other rifle.

 

[Old judge creek]

I would choose a JM stamped Marlin (NOT one of the Remington junkers), or one of the currently made by Miruko 1892 Winchester pattern pistol caliber rifles, or my old pre-1964 Winchester 94 30-30s.

I would prefer it to be in 44 magnum caliber or 357 magnum caliber because with today's components I can easily handload those rounds to near duplicate 30-30 ballistics.

My choices come from hands on experience with the rifles I've chosen.

My old 30-30's are now safe queens - but they'd do... and do well at that.

 

[CornCod]

Fewest Vices

While an AR would be a good choice as an "only rifle", my late middle-aged eyes really hate peep sights so I guess an AK pattern rifle in 7.62X39mm would be my only rifle. The AK may not be the best rifle in the world, but it has the fewest vices.

 

[Slamfire]

For as long as I can see irons, it will be this:


For the days when I cannot, it will be a M70 similar to this:

 

[Goju]

If I could only keep one of my rifles, it would be my AR in 6.5 Grendel. Capable cartridge for intermediate target shooting (up to 1000 yds), it is a supreme whitetail ( and pig) round, and would be very capable as a SD tool. Yes, you can have your cake, and eat it too.

 

[ThomasT]

I would prefer one of my 30-30s over any AR type rifle if limited to just one gun. I would pick the Marlin handsdown. But the old winchester would be a close second.

This with my winchester pump 12 and I would be well armed for all the hunting I do. Plus both will be good SD guns.

 

[Murphy4570]

Only one? For everything?

My M1917 or one of my Mosin-Nagants. Bolt action battle rifle. Can be used for damn near everything, except for varmint hunting.

 

[BK]

Can't vote.

My option would be, AR15 (primary use = being the only gun for everything [hunting, defense, plinking, etc])

 

[kgpcr]

I am glad I have more than 1

 

[Warp]

Can't vote.

My option would be, AR15 (primary use = being the only gun for everything [hunting, defense, plinking, etc])

Vote AR15, primary use hunting