learnedmonkey
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- Dec 3, 2003
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Uh....hi! I've been lurking for a while after being referred by a few gun folks over at arstechnica.com's forums. I've gotten a lot of helpful info just lurking, but sometimes it's hard to find specific info, so I guess it's time to register and contribute.
I'm not looking to buy right now, so don't let price factor too much into any recommendations (although go ahead and warn me if it's a real high-price item). Basically what I'm looking for is a good reliable rifle that fires medium-to-high powered rounds very accurately, is friendly with both good scopes and barrel sights, and won't refuse to come out of its dressing room if the weather conditions aren't sunny and warm. Semi-automatic is a plus, but bolt action is just fine so long as it's capable of accepting detachable mags or stripper clips. If it doesn't dislocate my shoulder or pop the fillings out of my teeth I'll be happy. Some customization required is OK, but after refinishing my Yugo SKS stock with hand-rubbed linseed oil, something that I can just buy new at a gun dealer and shoot with out of the box would be preferable. Military surplus recommendations are also welcome, so long as the models are reasonably easy to find and obtain in good condition.
Like I said, don't worry about price too much, but of course everybody likes paying lower sums better than they do higher sums.
I'm not looking to buy right now, so don't let price factor too much into any recommendations (although go ahead and warn me if it's a real high-price item). Basically what I'm looking for is a good reliable rifle that fires medium-to-high powered rounds very accurately, is friendly with both good scopes and barrel sights, and won't refuse to come out of its dressing room if the weather conditions aren't sunny and warm. Semi-automatic is a plus, but bolt action is just fine so long as it's capable of accepting detachable mags or stripper clips. If it doesn't dislocate my shoulder or pop the fillings out of my teeth I'll be happy. Some customization required is OK, but after refinishing my Yugo SKS stock with hand-rubbed linseed oil, something that I can just buy new at a gun dealer and shoot with out of the box would be preferable. Military surplus recommendations are also welcome, so long as the models are reasonably easy to find and obtain in good condition.
Like I said, don't worry about price too much, but of course everybody likes paying lower sums better than they do higher sums.