Yep, very nice inexpensive gun. The 1100 ain't bad either I've shot both for trap. However, my favorite trap gun is a BT 99.
Steve
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IF I COULD ONLY HAVE ONE ... Long gun. What would it be??
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Yep, very nice inexpensive gun. The 1100 ain't bad either I've shot both for trap. However, my favorite trap gun is a BT 99.
Steve
DixieTexian
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Hard to go wrong with the AR. Since the "gun" is the lower I can still have one with multiple uppers in radically different calibers and satisfy the "
one long gun" criteria
Besides, I own a 20 gun safe so I don't have to make decisions like this (umm but it is out of room!)
A full length M-14 with a nice optic. Nothing more, nothing less.
I like my acog alot, it's really versatile if you pair it with a docter or a j-point on top. That said, I don't know if I'd put any 4x scope into the 'nice optic' category.
Gun wise, I'd also vote for an M14 or a 7.62 AR variant.
Redux
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Staying away from the ugly evil black rifles it has to be something in an 06 over a .270 because of ammo availability. There ain't no surplus because it doesn't exist. The "one rifle" concept has to take into consideration it's use. Target/fun Garand or Springfield. Hunter goes to a pre 64, sporterized Mauser, Springfield or even a 1917 Enfield, Remington 700 or a BAR good choices ALL IMO. 30/30's while fun don't pack the wallop or range.
Weight is a consideration plowing through a woods all day, yup even a lousy pound matters.
Weight is a consideration plowing through a woods all day, yup even a lousy pound matters.
When the Zombies come I have a shotgun with a satchel bag full of shells. Single Rifle problem solved.
I'm more of a handgun guy, and admittedly, my Garand response was more of a "word association" thing. As in, when Wink says "you can only have one rifle," what's the first thing that pops into your head? Thought about it more and this came to mind . . .
I'm still anal about the whole semi-auto thing, though. It's so intuitive. Point. Click. I suppose a Scout-like semi-auto would be a pretty good deal.
MasterBates
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I can hunt with my M1 if I have to. I can use it for defense if need be. It's not optimal for hunting, but is far superior for defense to a bolt action scoped hunting gun.
AR would be better for defense against unarmored bipeds, but lacks against larger/tougher game.
Yeah...just to clarify...not knocking the choices...
I'm just coming from a background where semi's aren't legal for hunting...there are several states like this....even more...and I know that I'll get some crap for this...the .223/5.56 is a marginal round for antelope/deer.
Depends where you are...
Yes, I know that people have successfully used them etc, etc, etc...and someone here probably killed a brown bear with one....but facts are facts.
I'm just coming from a background where semi's aren't legal for hunting...there are several states like this....even more...and I know that I'll get some crap for this...the .223/5.56 is a marginal round for antelope/deer.
Depends where you are...
Yes, I know that people have successfully used them etc, etc, etc...and someone here probably killed a brown bear with one....but facts are facts.