A single rifle for the range, distance shooting, hunting, even defense; what would you build?
If you were building one rifle as a "do-it-all" rifle...
- Thread starter Cimarron2011
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i am not sure i could include the functions you include in one rifle, The versions of AR come closest however, caliber becomes a problem when you say huntind (for what) pd, deer.elk- distance what distance?
Defense limits you to some form of Auto, short bbl, mobility, etc and that limits you for distance and hunting beyond shorter distances and for larger animals.
not a good combo, maybe some one has more thoughts than i but this is MHO
Bob
Defense limits you to some form of Auto, short bbl, mobility, etc and that limits you for distance and hunting beyond shorter distances and for larger animals.
not a good combo, maybe some one has more thoughts than i but this is MHO
Bob
AR 15 with four seperate uppers for each of your requirments.
One rifle? Why? Its America, its my duty to buy as many as I can. Amen.
I enjoy shooting and enjoy shooting diffrent caliber's. Not sure I would have just one for the wide spectrum you listed. Maybe a paper puncher and hunting rifle could combine for a single rifle weather your talking Big game or smallgame predator rifle, or a 22lr for gopher's ( hunting is a big spectrum) or a RockChuck rifle or Whitetail or Moose.
Distance is what? Given that Most hunters shoot no farther than 100 to 200yds what is distance? 300, 400, 500, 600 or 1000 yards? I define Long range along the lines of NRA highpower, anything over 600 yards. But thats me.
Defense Rifle? Get a shotgun, or Hand gun, Pepperspray, Tazzer. I have never had to use one in a defense situation, Well in this Country anyways. A MK19 works great in the open area of Afghanistan.
Maybe someone here has had actual experience defending themselves with a rifle on there personal property but I have been very fortunate not to have had that happen.
As you can see your question is rather open ended. Maybe you could narrow it down a little?
Happy Holidays to you
Russ T
One rifle? Why? Its America, its my duty to buy as many as I can. Amen.
I enjoy shooting and enjoy shooting diffrent caliber's. Not sure I would have just one for the wide spectrum you listed. Maybe a paper puncher and hunting rifle could combine for a single rifle weather your talking Big game or smallgame predator rifle, or a 22lr for gopher's ( hunting is a big spectrum) or a RockChuck rifle or Whitetail or Moose.
Distance is what? Given that Most hunters shoot no farther than 100 to 200yds what is distance? 300, 400, 500, 600 or 1000 yards? I define Long range along the lines of NRA highpower, anything over 600 yards. But thats me.
Defense Rifle? Get a shotgun, or Hand gun, Pepperspray, Tazzer. I have never had to use one in a defense situation, Well in this Country anyways. A MK19 works great in the open area of Afghanistan.
Maybe someone here has had actual experience defending themselves with a rifle on there personal property but I have been very fortunate not to have had that happen.
As you can see your question is rather open ended. Maybe you could narrow it down a little?
Happy Holidays to you
Russ T
bozo699
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There really isn't a do all in anything that works good, and rifles are no different, I could waste bandwidth and give my rendition but I believe Bob and Russ pretty well nailed it all. I am not a black gun fan but I guess I would pick a AR in .243 Winchester, 1:8 twist, full auto/ Semi auto functions with a 203 grenade Launcher attached 
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Wayne.
:Wayne.
See the article on the "VAC" rifle
www.rvbprecision.com
www.rvbprecision.com
Bob and Russ, I appreciate your comments. I have an AR or two, and really enjoy them. Certain for home the 12 is the best medicine. I am thinking of the saying"Beware the man with one rifle...".
So let me narrow down my question a bit. If you are building a bolt action, one that would go with you to the range, have capability at 1000 yards (not suggesting that you'd use it for FTR or anything) what would you build and why. What caliber, stock, trigger group barrel/contour, etc?
So let me narrow down my question a bit. If you are building a bolt action, one that would go with you to the range, have capability at 1000 yards (not suggesting that you'd use it for FTR or anything) what would you build and why. What caliber, stock, trigger group barrel/contour, etc?
Wayne,
Where can I get my hands on an M203?
-Cim
Where can I get my hands on an M203?
-Cim
Thanks for the Link Roy. That is the kind of thing that I am looking for. Love the 257 Improved/35 Whelen switch barrel idea.
Anyone know what a Rem 700 Ti receiver would cost?
I wonder if I could mount Wayne's M203.....
Anyone know what a Rem 700 Ti receiver would cost?
I wonder if I could mount Wayne's M203.....
Everybody needs
9mm Pistol
12 Gauge Shotgun
AR15 5.56
308 bolt gun
This ammo can be found or taken away from somebody if the SHTF almost everywhere in the country.
9mm Pistol
12 Gauge Shotgun
AR15 5.56
308 bolt gun
This ammo can be found or taken away from somebody if the SHTF almost everywhere in the country.
Nice Jax. Love lever guns, maybe a .358 Win or just a good old fashion 45/70! I like some of the wildcats off the 348 Win as well.
Cimmaron,
US Rifle M14.
Or if you want to step into the 21st century, an M110 (AR-10), same caliber but in a much more modern platform.
Have to agree with the comments of others here, though. Why limit yourself to one, when you can have a variety? After all, aren't we supposed to be "celebrating diversity" these days? Gimme one of each!
US Rifle M14.
Or if you want to step into the 21st century, an M110 (AR-10), same caliber but in a much more modern platform.
Have to agree with the comments of others here, though. Why limit yourself to one, when you can have a variety? After all, aren't we supposed to be "celebrating diversity" these days? Gimme one of each!
+1 for the M14/M1A
I lurve the 260 and am thinking of using a Savage 110 long action I have in the safe to build the following as a multi-purpose rifle:
Criterion 22" 260 Remington prefit barrel, light varmint contour, threaded
Manners T3 stock, molded in Desert Sage or GAP camo
CDI DBM for 308 magazines
EGW 20MOA base, Burris XTR rings
Bushnell Elite 4200 3-12x44 FFP
Should be light, handy, and push 130s around 2900fps.
Criterion 22" 260 Remington prefit barrel, light varmint contour, threaded
Manners T3 stock, molded in Desert Sage or GAP camo
CDI DBM for 308 magazines
EGW 20MOA base, Burris XTR rings
Bushnell Elite 4200 3-12x44 FFP
Should be light, handy, and push 130s around 2900fps.
BoilerUP said:
BoilerUp,
I like your style. I am thinking along similar lines, but maybe 7mm WSM
brian427cobra said:
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uhhh...don't forget the 10/22
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