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Post by bce1 on Apr 7, 2019 19:24:14 GMT 10
now my beautiful XM15 looks destined for gun confiscations I have been thinking on what are nice multi-purpose - farm and hunting - bolt action centre fire rifles.
or semi-autos with internal 5 round magazines.
any thoughts from the assembled crowd?
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Post by frostbite on Apr 7, 2019 19:36:13 GMT 10
I like my Savage Axis. Cheap, light and accurate.
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Post by spinifex on Apr 7, 2019 19:49:14 GMT 10
What is your max budget?
Are you a short range ambush hunter or long range shooter?
You want to run with .223 or consider other calibres?
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bce1
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Post by bce1 on Apr 7, 2019 19:58:38 GMT 10
Well I have how shall we say... already have an excess of .223 ammo, so probably .223 - but willing to explore.
<$2k
More an ambush hunter. Mostly deer and goats from within 50ms. The odd longer shot.
But also have small farm - so pests and the odd stock execution for food or due to injury.
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Post by jonasparker on Apr 8, 2019 3:28:58 GMT 10
now my beautiful XM15 looks destined for gun confiscations I have been thinking on what are nice multi-purpose - farm and hunting - bolt action centre fire rifles. or semi-autos with internal 5 round magazines. any thoughts from the assembled crowd? Sounds like it's about time for a "boating accident"... |
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Post by norseman on Apr 8, 2019 8:21:42 GMT 10
Ruger Gunsite Scout in 308 or 223!
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Post by frostbite on Apr 8, 2019 8:41:28 GMT 10
Go on mate, post the photo of Number 2's tactical bolt action with the metal sign we took at Ft Frostbite.
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Post by spinifex on Apr 8, 2019 8:53:49 GMT 10
My preferred BA these days is a Sako 85. A very smooth action and lovely factory trigger straight out of the box.
During my desert living years my trusty 'every day' BA was a Ruger M77 II. Got it new in 1991 and it's still shooting well. Has a very heavy trigger out of the box.
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Post by spatial on Apr 8, 2019 20:20:16 GMT 10
I like wood and craftsmanship, like CZ 527 varmint.
Another option is the Mossberg MVP that can take 223 & the NATO 5.56. It is Kind of a prepper item as it is able to take the standard military round. In time of ammo shortages might be more available - it is kind of crazy but since you are on a prepper site, had to put it out there, as I have seriously considered getting one myself.
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Post by bce1 on Apr 9, 2019 8:33:14 GMT 10
Thanks for the comments !
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Post by frostbite on Apr 9, 2019 15:48:16 GMT 10
This is all the bolt action you need.  |
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Post by bce1 on Apr 9, 2019 21:40:33 GMT 10
Which is?
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Post by frostbite on Apr 10, 2019 5:07:17 GMT 10
Norseman's A1A m10 in 7.62 x 39. Takes AK mags. modernfirearms.net/en/civilian-rifles/argentina-civilian-rifles/aia-m10-eng/As tough as an Ukrainian mother-in-law, this one has taken plenty of game at Camp Carnage. Just have to remember that Chinese milsurp fmj's tend to come back at you when shooting steel plates. Incoming!! I saw a goat dispatched and field dressed with one chest shot with this rifle. Seriously, when we got to it the goat was dead, on my dam wall, with it's insides neatly piled beside it's body. There wasn't even that big an exit hole. Amazing. |
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Post by norseman on Apr 10, 2019 5:21:05 GMT 10
That's an AIA M10 in 7.62x39 with a Red Dot and spraycan job. It's the fastest thing you'll get in a Bolt Action, almost like a semi auto in the right hands! Says in best Mexican accent "We don't need no steenkin semi-auto!" Bloody awesome on feral pigs I know that much! If you spraycan them green and then put brown camo over the top it makes them go faster! Just ask the Police Minister, Police Commissioner or Attorney General regarding "Appearance Laws", they will tell you spraying em green makes them "more dangerous"!........... Could only happen in Australia now a land of absolute mediocrity! So that's why we are emigrating to a property in freedom loving Russia! Our village is going to be called "Little Rhodesia" and are currently accepting applications, it doesn't matter what color your skin is, or your religion, or your sexual preferences all are welcome on our voortrekker pilgrimage to a true democracy! There are only two rules: 1) If you have sex with boy goats you are not welcome (girl goats are your business)! 2) If you vote Greens then you are definitely not welcome, even our group needs a minimal entry standard! Discounts will be offered to paid up members of Fraser Anning's Conservative National Party! Group departure will occur shortly after the Federal Election, however this will be rapidly expedited should a Labor / Green Government be elected. |
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Post by milspec on Apr 10, 2019 7:47:52 GMT 10
I'm leaning towards the Mossberg MVP Scout .308 as a practical, carry around in the scrub kind of pig solution. My only concerns are whether its accuracy and quality up to standard.
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Post by norseman on Apr 10, 2019 8:05:24 GMT 10
I'm leaning towards the Mossberg MVP Scout .308 as a practical, carry around in the scrub kind of pig solution. milspec a Mossberg MVP Scout in 308 would be an awesome choice! They reckon the bolts need a bit of working in / cycling to get them really slick, the mags are also cheaper than the Ruger Scout mags which is another big plus! Get a Red Dot on it and an Olive Drab / brown spray can or two so it runs faster!  |
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Post by graynomad on Apr 10, 2019 22:31:56 GMT 10
Norseman's A1A m10 in 7.62 x 39. Takes AK mags. modernfirearms.net/en/civilian-rifles/argentina-civilian-rifles/aia-m10-eng/As tough as an Ukrainian mother-in-law, this one has taken plenty of game at Camp Carnage. Just have to remember that Chinese milsurp fmj's tend to come back at you when shooting steel plates. Incoming!! I saw a goat dispatched and field dressed with one chest shot with this rifle. Seriously, when we got to it the goat was dead, on my dam wall, with it's insides neatly piled beside it's body. There wasn't even that big an exit hole. Amazing. Interesting, I was not familiar with them. I just bought an SMLE chambered in 762x39, not something that was on my radar but I got it so cheap I couldn't resist. As the round is physically similar to 300BLK this gun scratched the Blackout itch I've had for a while  |
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Post by norseman on Apr 11, 2019 6:50:55 GMT 10
Norseman's A1A m10 in 7.62 x 39. Takes AK mags. modernfirearms.net/en/civilian-rifles/argentina-civilian-rifles/aia-m10-eng/As tough as an Ukrainian mother-in-law, this one has taken plenty of game at Camp Carnage. Just have to remember that Chinese milsurp fmj's tend to come back at you when shooting steel plates. Incoming!! I saw a goat dispatched and field dressed with one chest shot with this rifle. Seriously, when we got to it the goat was dead, on my dam wall, with it's insides neatly piled beside it's body. There wasn't even that big an exit hole. Amazing. Interesting, I was not familiar with them. I just bought an SMLE chambered in 762x39, not something that was on my radar but I got it so cheap I couldn't resist. As the round is physically similar to 300BLK this gun scratched the Blackout itch I've had for a while Mate, that's an awesome score, especially if you picked it up cheap, good job! |
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Post by graynomad on Apr 11, 2019 7:14:34 GMT 10
Interesting, I was not familiar with them. I just bought an SMLE chambered in 762x39, not something that was on my radar but I got it so cheap I couldn't resist. As the round is physically similar to 300BLK this gun scratched the Blackout itch I've had for a while Mate, that's an awesome score, especially if you picked it up cheap, good job! New synth stock, red dot, threaded barrel, 520 rounds of Chinese ammo...$250. I was happy with that. |
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Post by norseman on Apr 11, 2019 8:27:59 GMT 10
Mate, that's an awesome score, especially if you picked it up cheap, good job! New synth stock, red dot, threaded barrel, 520 rounds of Chinese ammo...$250. I was happy with that. Dammit what a SCORE! Can we bother you for a picture sometime mate, could carry a lesson or two for some of us here? |
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