seeker_two
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After reading an old article by Jeff Cooper on the Scout Rifle (his version of a GP-rifle), I got to wondering about what I would want in mine. Right now, I have a .303 SMLE sporter w/ a 3x9 scope (left to me by my grandfather). It comes pretty close, but I'm probably going to buy another rifle as a GP-rifle to keep this one in good shape. I'm using Cooper's definition for a Scout as mine for a GP-rifle (good for hunting, competition, SHTF, etc.)
Here's what I want in my GP-rifle:
CALIBER: .308 or .30-30 (easily obtainable ammo & variety of types)
ACTION: bolt or lever action (easier to maintain)
SIZE & WEIGHT: under 7 lbs. & 38" (same as Scout Rifle)
STOCK MATERIAL: Synthetic
MAGAZINE: Detachable (tube on .30-30). Minimum 5 rounds
SIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Iron sights (ghost ring preferable) as backup to scope. 3x9 Variable scope (where I differ from the Col.) mounted in traditional spot (not forward of magazine).
These are mine d/t my preferences. YMMV...
What are the qualities for your GP-rifle? Feel free to use these guidelines or come up w/ your own. I'm interested in seeing what the ideal THR GP-rifle would look like....
Thanks in advance...
Here's what I want in my GP-rifle:
CALIBER: .308 or .30-30 (easily obtainable ammo & variety of types)
ACTION: bolt or lever action (easier to maintain)
SIZE & WEIGHT: under 7 lbs. & 38" (same as Scout Rifle)
STOCK MATERIAL: Synthetic
MAGAZINE: Detachable (tube on .30-30). Minimum 5 rounds
SIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Iron sights (ghost ring preferable) as backup to scope. 3x9 Variable scope (where I differ from the Col.) mounted in traditional spot (not forward of magazine).
These are mine d/t my preferences. YMMV...
What are the qualities for your GP-rifle? Feel free to use these guidelines or come up w/ your own. I'm interested in seeing what the ideal THR GP-rifle would look like....
Thanks in advance...