KM, I especially like that 1876 in that caliber, Tom Horns Rifle. But last year I got an old back issue, Jan/Feb 1991 of Rifle magazine, which has one better articles I ever read by Ken Waters wrote of his great grandfather, who used primarily a 73 in 44-40 and a 76 in 45-60 to canoe in hunts (which I've done and love so much in Southern Appalachians) in the Adirondack Mountains. Ken Waters one best writers ever on reloading and shooting!I don't hunt anymore, so it's a toss up between 2. I shoot my 73 44-40 exclusively for CAS, for pure fun shooting its my 76 in 45/60.
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Not to get the pot stirred but it will. the question was “do it all” rifle. I dont think a bolt action can qualify under these definitions. Even with precision and accuracy in the most capable hands, it does not rise to the level of capability of a semi auto. Just ask the jerrys and japs of WW2. The semi auto well outperformed the bolt action and the label is “do it all”. I am interested to hear differing opinions and perspectives.
You have a point. No substitute for firepower But I feel I could make do with anything from a .22LR to a 30-06. I hope I do not have to hold off a gang.Not to get the pot stirred but it will. the question was “do it all” rifle. I dont think a bolt action can qualify under these definitions. Even with precision and accuracy in the most capable hands, it does not rise to the level of capability of a semi auto. Just ask the jerrys and japs of WW2. The semi auto well outperformed the bolt action and the label is “do it all”. I am interested to hear differing opinions and perspectives.
Not to get the pot stirred but it will. the question was “do it all” rifle. I dont think a bolt action can qualify under these definitions. Even with precision and accuracy in the most capable hands, it does not rise to the level of capability of a semi auto. Just ask the jerrys and japs of WW2. The semi auto well outperformed the bolt action and the label is “do it all”. I am interested to hear differing opinions and
I have one of those too; awesome little rifle, especially for the price!! Guys on other forums talk about swapping out the stock, bolt and trigger group and I say "WHY??" As far as I am concerned it was great, straight out of the box.I got the Ruger American Ranch too, but in 5.56. I live on a farm in the Upper Midwest and think that the cartridge is adequate for anything I do. It's pretty flexible with the various bullet options. Suppressed, it's still pretty handy. If I was further North I'd probably prefer your Grendel or a similar rifle in .308.
Totally agree with your assessment. I prefer to be the long range gun guy, so I'd rather have my rifles that I can very accurate out to 800 meters whether scoped or not.OK, even with my two sons, brother and a few neighbors flanking me with their scoped hunting rifles I feel we would be a formidable force. I see what you are asking.
I will go with my Colt AR15a4 a twin to my main battle rifle in Iraq. I keep the peep sight carrying handle on it because, dang it, I just like it! Never had a problem hitting 300 meter targets. View attachment 1194019
I keep it tucked away with my Tikka 6.5 Creedmoore Varmit that I shoot steel out to 600 yards. I also have a Glock 22 to “swat mosquitos” should I need too.
My sons have the M&P M4 variations, one with a LPVO and the other prefers a red dot.
Nice set-up you have in that case. And thank you for your service!OK, even with my two sons, brother and a few neighbors flanking me with their scoped hunting rifles I feel we would be a formidable force. I see what you are asking.
I will go with my Colt AR15a4 a twin to my main battle rifle in Iraq. I keep the peep sight carrying handle on it because, dang it, I just like it! Never had a problem hitting 300 meter targets. View attachment 1194019
I keep it tucked away with my Tikka 6.5 Creedmoore Varmit that I shoot steel out to 600 yards. I also have a Glock 22 to “swat mosquitos” should I need too.
My sons have the M&P M4 variations, one with a LPVO and the other prefers a red dot.