tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34529754.post2351695450739585920..comments2023-10-16T07:06:52.428-05:00Comments on Armed and Safe: Rifle advice requestKurt '45superman' Hofmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14091930034162667742noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34529754.post-57688410358298534732012-07-15T22:56:36.634-05:002012-07-15T22:56:36.634-05:00Remington 7615 pump action .223 can use M-16/AR-15...Remington 7615 pump action .223 can use M-16/AR-15 magazines. Ruger auto Mini-14 is dependable and easy to shoot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34529754.post-33178344104922731302007-05-08T15:35:00.000-05:002007-05-08T15:35:00.000-05:00My comment there was said to be spam and would be ...My comment there was said to be spam and would be moderated, hence I know not whether I was able to help.<BR/><BR/>But his description of needs fits perfectly an SKS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34529754.post-23674965870659358442007-05-08T06:58:00.000-05:002007-05-08T06:58:00.000-05:00If you would like a M1 grand and are willing to jo...If you would like a M1 grand and are willing to join CMP, you can get them for around $350-$500 in 30-06 Here is a link to there site.<BR/><BR/>http://www.odcmp.com/opawwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08286423154502978029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34529754.post-45166371868336114622007-05-07T17:23:00.000-05:002007-05-07T17:23:00.000-05:001957, not a problem at all. I'm slightly tongue in...1957, not a problem at all. I'm slightly tongue in cheek, but I really don't know much about rifle calibers. I shoot 10mm and .357 magnum for the most part, but really when it comes to rifles, well, I only know the names and not ballistic properties of the ammo.<BR/><BR/>30.06 comes to mind because of the M1-Garand, but I can't seem to ever find one that's not a 'rare collectors item' and marked up to above $1,000.<BR/><BR/>I'm not a gun collector. Never will be. I adore the phrase "Beware of the man with only one gun because he probably knows how to use it." because it suits me fine. I'm looking for a single rifle that will, and I won't mince words here, kill cleanly and decisively. I don't hunt (not much more than squirrels and deer that aren't much bigger than squirrels here) and with hurricanes a regular feature of living in Florida, I want to protect my family and property. My Glock and Dan Wesson do good for short range one on one, but just in case...<BR/><BR/>Thanks for everyone's input. I'm going to start doing some shopping and see if I can take any to the range for a test drive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34529754.post-68883224610299024052007-05-07T16:47:00.000-05:002007-05-07T16:47:00.000-05:00You guys are coming up with great suggestions, but...You guys are coming up with great suggestions, but I should have been more clear--I meant for you to leave your comments <A HREF="http://blog.robballen.com/archive/2007/05/07/Pistol-whipped--A-cry-for-help.aspx" REL="nofollow">at <I>Robb's</I> blog</A>. <BR/><BR/>That's alright--I just told him to come here and check out the ideas.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the responses.Kurt '45superman' Hofmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14091930034162667742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34529754.post-53175812857928611472007-05-07T16:31:00.000-05:002007-05-07T16:31:00.000-05:00I have a Soviet 91/30 Nagant.and am very happy wit...I have a Soviet 91/30 Nagant.<BR/>and am very happy with it, it is hard hitting has good accuricy and was $90 U.S. I also got a free scope mount from the gunshop with it but have not installed it yet.opawwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08286423154502978029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34529754.post-44302912653486062082007-05-07T16:15:00.000-05:002007-05-07T16:15:00.000-05:00I'm with you, dwlawson. For something readily avai...I'm with you, dwlawson. <BR/><BR/>For something readily available with heavy stopping power, I might suggest the Soviet 91/30 Nagant.<BR/><BR/>I really like my SKSs, but if hitting hard is the main objective, they might be found wanting.<BR/><BR/>AIM Surplus is currently offering WW2-era k98s for ~$200. In my experience, it's one of the most accurate milsurp rifles of that period. Ammunition is also plentiful.Smershagenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228059020433283052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34529754.post-50288010401468617252007-05-07T16:01:00.000-05:002007-05-07T16:01:00.000-05:00I like the military surplus rifles. I'm a history...I like the military surplus rifles. I'm a history nut, however.<BR/><BR/>I have a Swiss K31 (7.5mm - .308) for instance. The K31's are hard to beat for accuracy in the military surplus categories. You can still get them for $150-$200 for a little while longer.<BR/><BR/>Another nice weapon is the M1 Garand (semi-auto) at about $1000 or so.<BR/><BR/>For sniper action the Springfield 1903A4 was used up to the Vietnam War, though they are hard to get. A bit easier to get is the 1903A3. This is a bolt action .30 cal weapon. I see them at the $1500 price and up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34529754.post-21434338895776158672007-05-07T15:28:00.000-05:002007-05-07T15:28:00.000-05:00You can buy a Remington 30.06 or 7mm at wal-mart f...You can buy a Remington 30.06 or 7mm at wal-mart for around $300 U.S. which makes a good all aroung rifle. My friend bought one at a gun shop for $350 and we saw the same rifle at wal-mart for $50 less. It also comes with a fair 3-9 scope if I remember rightopawwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08286423154502978029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34529754.post-54836224710996504692007-05-07T14:10:00.000-05:002007-05-07T14:10:00.000-05:00Can't believe I'm saying this, and I'm not trying ...Can't believe I'm saying this, and I'm not trying to be rude or look smart, but I'm finding it a bit difficult to believe that's a <I>serious</I> question. Doesn't a bolt action in .308 or .30-06 quickly come to mind for even a handgun-only shooter? I'm confused.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34529754.post-50403471366460703922007-05-07T13:32:00.000-05:002007-05-07T13:32:00.000-05:00From this sentence on his blog: But honestly, when...From this sentence on his blog:<BR/> <BR/><I>But honestly, when it comes time for the poop to hit the air spinner, I'd like to have a little bit better firepower and range. Reach out and touch someone, you know.</I><BR/><BR/>I get the impression that it would be intended for heavy-duty defense.Kurt '45superman' Hofmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14091930034162667742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34529754.post-81373003189352268292007-05-07T13:23:00.000-05:002007-05-07T13:23:00.000-05:00What will be the rifle's basic use? target, huntin...What will be the rifle's basic use? target, hunting, or both?opawwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08286423154502978029noreply@blogger.com