Archie
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Ole.
1896 Swede in 6.5x55, converted to a semi-scout rifle.
1896 Swede in 6.5x55, converted to a semi-scout rifle.
If you could only have one rifle...
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chaim
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re1973, which part would you deny, the "old fart" or the incurable sentimental?
GRRR
You and me both
Yup, I'm just after finding out what rifle we'd prefer in such a situation.
As a student of psychology (my bachelors degree is in psych) I have to wonder if these threads give a small insight into our personalities. What insights I don't know. Well, at any rate, they are fun sometimes and I haven't seen a straightforward "one rifle" thread in a while (unless it was a SHTF thread).
Some interesting ideas so far, keep them coming.
Andrew Wyatt
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It'd be a toss up between my dad's model 70, and my enfield number4mk2.
when i get my scout done, it'll be that, of course.
when i get my scout done, it'll be that, of course.
wanderinwalker
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Hands-down an AR-15 Match rifle.
Why? I'm not a serious enough hunter to justify keeping my Mountain Rifle as a one-and-only gun, and I don't simply plink so a .22LR isn't quite adequate either. With the AR I have an NRA Service Rifle, with a 5-round mag and proper ammunition a passable deer rifle, with a .22LR upper a plinker and trainer, and with a flat-top upper I could even make a varmint rig, which I've always wanted to try if I get to such an area.
Makes sense to me anyway. YMMV.
Why? I'm not a serious enough hunter to justify keeping my Mountain Rifle as a one-and-only gun, and I don't simply plink so a .22LR isn't quite adequate either. With the AR I have an NRA Service Rifle, with a 5-round mag and proper ammunition a passable deer rifle, with a .22LR upper a plinker and trainer, and with a flat-top upper I could even make a varmint rig, which I've always wanted to try if I get to such an area.
Makes sense to me anyway. YMMV.
I'll take a mag-fed semi auto in 7.62X51, and probably a FAL metric pattern gun. It may be a bit weighty, but I have seen five and ten round magazines that allow these guns to seem more nimble when so equipped for carry concerns. It would be a rifle that's effective on so many different levels.
chaim,
I think our choices speak more to experience and awareness levels more than they offer any substantial insight into true personalities.
When I think about our country's newest security concerns, and add in a close look at the rest of the world, I cannot fathom how a considerable portion of most individual mandated singular rifle decisions wouldn’t factor in some effective personal security measures.
Instead of any particular insight into personalities on a SHTF foray or something else, I often see attempts by many to take some ‘high road†(no pun) and ridicule the security concerns of others. Maybe this aspect should be analyzed too.
When I read that type of post, I cannot help but see an incomplete thought process in action, and often from someone who is looking at the world from only their small slice of the pie.
chaim,
I think our choices speak more to experience and awareness levels more than they offer any substantial insight into true personalities.
When I think about our country's newest security concerns, and add in a close look at the rest of the world, I cannot fathom how a considerable portion of most individual mandated singular rifle decisions wouldn’t factor in some effective personal security measures.
Instead of any particular insight into personalities on a SHTF foray or something else, I often see attempts by many to take some ‘high road†(no pun) and ridicule the security concerns of others. Maybe this aspect should be analyzed too.
When I read that type of post, I cannot help but see an incomplete thought process in action, and often from someone who is looking at the world from only their small slice of the pie.
Lightweight .308 bolt-action.
Optics must read "Made in Austria" on the bottom of the tube.
This is MY perfect rifle.
Winchester Model 70 Compact
Swarovski 1.5-6X42
Leupold Dual-Dovetail mounts
Gets better than 1/2MOA. Weighs in at exactly 7lbs. It took a group of 3 Whitetails last weekend at 277yds(lazer ranged). Two tags left. Final weekend of 9-day season coming up.
Optics must read "Made in Austria" on the bottom of the tube.
This is MY perfect rifle.
Winchester Model 70 Compact
Swarovski 1.5-6X42
Leupold Dual-Dovetail mounts
Gets better than 1/2MOA. Weighs in at exactly 7lbs. It took a group of 3 Whitetails last weekend at 277yds(lazer ranged). Two tags left. Final weekend of 9-day season coming up.
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chaim
Your the psych major, you figure it out.
I'll be your first guinea...err...
48 y/o WM likes blue and wood ( leather slings too) , classic lines,likes the reliabilty of a bolt, the ability to tailor loads as need, shot his first as a wee lad, had his pet rifle stolen, and shot one in fun matches with Iron sights only. [will admit never spent a lot of time with scopes].
Self Dx: I'm a CWGs
Your the psych major, you figure it out.
I'll be your first guinea...err...
48 y/o WM likes blue and wood ( leather slings too) , classic lines,likes the reliabilty of a bolt, the ability to tailor loads as need, shot his first as a wee lad, had his pet rifle stolen, and shot one in fun matches with Iron sights only. [will admit never spent a lot of time with scopes].
Self Dx: I'm a CWGs
Kobun
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HK G3.
If it works here in Norway, it can tackle anything.
If it works here in Norway, it can tackle anything.
A good quality relatively compact 45-70 levergun.
With lighter loads it should be great for self-defense.
With the right loads and bullets the 45-70 will punch a 46 caliber hole all the way through any game that walks.
If ammo and reloading supplies really get scarce, it will work just fine with black powder and lead bullets. That's what it was made for, after all...
For plinking you can load light and use lead balls instead of bullets.
The only thing it won't do is shoot flat past about 150 yards. On the other hand, with the 500 grain bullets, some practice and a laser range finder, you should be able to wreck someone's day from a looong way away.
With lighter loads it should be great for self-defense.
With the right loads and bullets the 45-70 will punch a 46 caliber hole all the way through any game that walks.
If ammo and reloading supplies really get scarce, it will work just fine with black powder and lead bullets. That's what it was made for, after all...
For plinking you can load light and use lead balls instead of bullets.
The only thing it won't do is shoot flat past about 150 yards. On the other hand, with the 500 grain bullets, some practice and a laser range finder, you should be able to wreck someone's day from a looong way away.
ReadyontheRight
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M1 Garand
Crownvicman
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Toss up between my M1924 Yugo Mauser and my 1894cs Marlin. The Marlin may cover more possible situations, but damn, I just trust that Mauser.
Nando Aqui
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HK91
With the ARMS claw mount and scope - take it off for iron sights, back on for reliable zero. Plenty accurate. Digests any ammo, no adjustments needed. Clean it once in a while - good to go!
With the ARMS claw mount and scope - take it off for iron sights, back on for reliable zero. Plenty accurate. Digests any ammo, no adjustments needed. Clean it once in a while - good to go!
Beetle Bailey
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I hate to say it, because I prefer bolt-actions, but either an M1A or an FAL.
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Kimber M84 in .308 with leupold sounds good to me, as does the model 70 in 30-06 or 338,
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I hate this question...
because I can never make up my mind between my ar and my m1a.
I'd have to pick the m1a.
Wait! The AR!
Wait! The M1A!
Uh.....OK, you'll have to pry them BOTH from my CDH.
My pistols defends my house.
My AR defends my pistols.
My M1A defends my AR.
because I can never make up my mind between my ar and my m1a.
I'd have to pick the m1a.
Wait! The AR!
Wait! The M1A!
Uh.....OK, you'll have to pry them BOTH from my CDH.
My pistols defends my house.
My AR defends my pistols.
My M1A defends my AR.
T.Stahl
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I'd trade my Enfield No4 and HK SL8 for one other rifle. A new HK G3A3.
Schuey2002
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HK33A3 clad in "baby poop" er, um.. I mean in Desert camouflage..
Fire1
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I think cableman has the right idea--AR-10A4 .308. I like mine with the 20in SS bbl, and a good variable scope.
If I could have a hand gun and a shot gun, I'd take my Remington 700 ADL .30-06 with Leopold Vari-X III 3X9 scope.
If I could only have one gun, I'd take one of those Savage combo-guns with a .30-06 barrel on top of a 12 gauge shotgun barrel.
If I could only have one gun, I'd take one of those Savage combo-guns with a .30-06 barrel on top of a 12 gauge shotgun barrel.
If I could shoot a rifle all day, every day for the rest of my life, I would pick one of my M-39s.
They aren't as practical as my .308 and they aren't as tactical as my AK, but they are undoubtedly the most fun to shoot.
Any gun will do for defense, but not as many will do for pure fun.
If I am gonna pick one for the rest of eternity, you can bet that it will be one that is fun to shoot.
They aren't as practical as my .308 and they aren't as tactical as my AK, but they are undoubtedly the most fun to shoot.
Any gun will do for defense, but not as many will do for pure fun.
If I am gonna pick one for the rest of eternity, you can bet that it will be one that is fun to shoot.
JNewell
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The Remington 700 LTR in .308 might be a good nomination. Highly accurate, quite compact, good general purpose chambering. Only drawback is that at about 7.5 pounds it's on the heavy side.
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