BigBL87
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I posted something similar in another forum, so sorry if it looks familiar. I have one spot left in my small long gun safe and likely will have some extra cash soon, so I think its time to round out the safe.
What I already have:
Mossberg 500 Home/Field combo (12 gauge)
Savage Mark II FV (22lr)
SAR B6P (9mm)
Crosman Vantage (.177 air rifle, for legal in town practice)
I have a soft cap of $300, MIGHT be able to push it to 400ish. I don't hunt, mainly plinking and home defense. Even if I do start hunting, Illinois is a shotgun only state anyway when it comes to deer. Coyote are pretty much anything goes. Being able to be used for coyote/feral dogs in an emergency would be a plus. Here are things I've considered so far...
Ruger 10/22 - Because I've heard everybody needs one.
Hi Point 995TS - Unlike their pistols, I've heard their carbines are ugly but legit. I like having a centerfire of some kind do deal with coyotes/feral dogs if the need ever arises since I live on the edge of town, and I already stock 9mm for my handgun.
Keltec SU-16 - Kind of as a poor man's AR since it takes AR mags and I don't need it to incredibly rugged.
Savage Axis (223) - I like the idea of having a companion to my Mark II with more range and oomph, and 223 is a lot less costly than 308 or 30-06 since I don't reload.
AK47 or SKS - These are kind of a stretch in my price range and I'd be stuck with more beat up examples in all likelihood because of my budget, but I've thought about them.
What I already have:
Mossberg 500 Home/Field combo (12 gauge)
Savage Mark II FV (22lr)
SAR B6P (9mm)
Crosman Vantage (.177 air rifle, for legal in town practice)
I have a soft cap of $300, MIGHT be able to push it to 400ish. I don't hunt, mainly plinking and home defense. Even if I do start hunting, Illinois is a shotgun only state anyway when it comes to deer. Coyote are pretty much anything goes. Being able to be used for coyote/feral dogs in an emergency would be a plus. Here are things I've considered so far...
Ruger 10/22 - Because I've heard everybody needs one.
Hi Point 995TS - Unlike their pistols, I've heard their carbines are ugly but legit. I like having a centerfire of some kind do deal with coyotes/feral dogs if the need ever arises since I live on the edge of town, and I already stock 9mm for my handgun.
Keltec SU-16 - Kind of as a poor man's AR since it takes AR mags and I don't need it to incredibly rugged.
Savage Axis (223) - I like the idea of having a companion to my Mark II with more range and oomph, and 223 is a lot less costly than 308 or 30-06 since I don't reload.
AK47 or SKS - These are kind of a stretch in my price range and I'd be stuck with more beat up examples in all likelihood because of my budget, but I've thought about them.