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Posted: 6/26/2022 5:50:54 PM EDT
[#1]
Honestly it is pretty hard not to recommend an AR as it is in my opinion, the pinnacle of all around general use rifles.
But after that, I guess for real farm use against animals probably just about anything. But I would prefer something with some optic/red dot and a magazine. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 6:08:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: HK really needs to bring these back. Quote HistoryQuoted: HK really needs to bring these back. Have a look at the price on GB for the SL6, SL7, mags, and scope mounts. Crazy money. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 7:48:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI like the cut of your jib. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 7:55:37 PM EDT
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Depends on where. A PA farm vs a TX ranch vs a Montana ranch all have different challenges. Back East, a lever action pistol caliber rifle or something like a CZ527M in 7.62x39 is hard to beat. Out in the southwest, I’d want something with range and would probably pick up an economical 6.5CM or Grendel bolt action. Up in the northern Rockies, a .45-70 lever rifle or a high quality semi auto 12ga like a Benelli M4 would be my choice.
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Posted: 6/26/2022 7:58:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @Fugitive I just wanted to acknowledge that a 760/7600 would be a fine choice. It's like an 870 that shoots farther.  Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: A Remington 760/7600 is pretty handy. You pick your caliber for expected critters. @Fugitive I just wanted to acknowledge that a 760/7600 would be a fine choice. It's like an 870 that shoots farther. One in. 30.06 was handed down to me after the lady across the street passed away. It was her husband’s rifle. He had passed away 20 years ago and we took care of her once he was gone. I was also gifted his old Winchester model 1400 12 gauge and her son in law GAVE me a model 94 in 30-30 for fixing his little beretta 22 pistol. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 8:15:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They certainly got plenty of use as a ranch/farm or truck rifle, and under high threat conditions: https://i.pinimg.com/736x/25/5d/ce/255dceab0512062eb64efae86bf92d8c.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted: They certainly got plenty of use as a ranch/farm or truck rifle, and under high threat conditions: https://i.pinimg.com/736x/25/5d/ce/255dceab0512062eb64efae86bf92d8c.jpg I want that entire setup, including the truck, mount, big burly fucker to watch my 6, and that stunning rifle with that stunning paint job. Bring on the gay jokes, you bunch of animals ?? |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 8:16:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I could afford cans, but don't own one out of pure spite. The government should not require such a bullshit gauntlet in acquiring one. They are just mufflers. The inverse is a citation for NOT having one on your car. Despotic clown world.  Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Plus, .22 is easy on the tinnitus if forced to shoot fast without fumbling for ear pro.  Silence all thingsA can lives on mine. I could afford cans, but don't own one out of pure spite. The government should not require such a bullshit gauntlet in acquiring one. They are just mufflers. The inverse is a citation for NOT having one on your car. Despotic clown world. I just can’t afford them…yet. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 8:18:27 PM EDT
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Ruger PC Carbine.
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Posted: 6/26/2022 8:19:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: One to rule them all (taken two minutes ago)https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/139520/IMG_20220625_194501769_HDR_jpg-2430891.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/139520/IMG_20220625_194530805_HDR_jpg-2430892.JPG Big boi. I’ve been around guns my whole life and have sold a few 45-70 rifles as well, and I still marvel at the size of the hole in the barrel. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 8:19:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: SKS - just about the perfect .30 ranch rifle. That's not a bad choice. There might not be a rifle in existence that has more of a chance of going "BANG" when you need it to. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 8:28:07 PM EDT
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Some sort of scoped 22 rimfire rifle would probably get more use on a ranch than any other rifle for small animals.
For centerfire semi auto, I'd probably look at the Sig MCX in 556. |
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Posted: 6/26/2022 9:59:37 PM EDT
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If it's a rifle and you don't want an AR. Might as well go w/ a budget bolt rifle. Ruger American, Howa, Savage/Stevens, or used Remington etc. Chamber it in something w/ a little more range; .22-250, .243, or .260, maybe something a little heavier if big bears are a concern.
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Posted: 6/27/2022 9:42:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: HK SL7 For a non semi auto, a Savage 99 Not sure if you're trolling or what. |
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Posted: 6/27/2022 10:00:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat’s a serious lever gun. I can’t make out what it’s chambered in based on what’s on the stock. All I see is the ends of skinny cases. |
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Posted: 6/27/2022 10:05:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That's a serious lever gun. I can't make out what it's chambered in based on what's on the stock. All I see is the ends of skinny cases. Quote HistoryQuoted: That's a serious lever gun. I can't make out what it's chambered in based on what's on the stock. All I see is the ends of skinny cases. Its short, handy, and does all the things well enough for territory east of the Mississippi. ETA: as a side note, I have spent entirely too much money with Diamond D on slings and butt cuffs in this last year; their stuff adorns quite a number of my firearms 
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Posted: 6/27/2022 10:16:39 AM EDT
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On the farm I always had a suppressed 22 with me; either a bolt gun, lever action, or a pistol.
Occasionally when I knew predators were about I would take a pump SBS and that worked well enough given the tighter spaces and closer neighbors. |
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Posted: 6/27/2022 10:23:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: One in. 30.06 was handed down to me after the lady across the street passed away. It was her husband’s rifle. He had passed away 20 years ago and we took care of her once he was gone. I was also gifted his old Winchester model 1400 12 gauge and her son in law GAVE me a model 94 in 30-30 for fixing his little beretta 22 pistol. Maybe 15 years ago I was at work one day, out in the field, and at lunch I wandered into a pawn shop. They had an old, well worn, 760 in 30-06, for like $175. I passed. And I have felt stupid for that ever since. Shoulda bought it. I did buy a pistol they had a great price on, and still shoot it often. |
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Posted: 6/27/2022 10:26:45 AM EDT
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CZ527 carbine.
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Posted: 6/27/2022 10:41:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistorySame thing I was thinking, have that picture hanging in my garage
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Posted: 6/27/2022 10:45:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I want that entire setup, including the truck, mount, big burly fucker to watch my 6, and that stunning rifle with that stunning paint job. Bring on the gay jokes, you bunch of animals ?? I'll ride in the middle seat of this fantasy. |
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Posted: 6/27/2022 10:46:29 AM EDT
[#21]
Marlin 30-30
Steyr Aug Fal |
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Posted: 6/27/2022 10:49:33 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 336 in 30-30? ™Microgroove barrel. |
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Posted: 6/27/2022 10:51:25 AM EDT
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Marlin 336 in 30-30
Ruger Scout Rifle in .308 |
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Posted: 6/27/2022 10:52:28 AM EDT
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Really though, it's hard to outdo an AR. If in fact it can be done at all.
Many say no. |
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Posted: 6/27/2022 10:55:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Maybe 15 years ago I was at work one day, out in the field, and at lunch I wandered into a pawn shop. They had an old, well worn, 760 in 30-06, for like $175. I passed. And I have felt stupid for that ever since. Shoulda bought it. I did buy a pistol they had a great price on, and still shoot it often. Don't feel bad, those rifles beat the crap out of the lugs. There's a reason it was cheap, probably half trashed. I love Remingtons, those pumps suck. |
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Posted: 6/27/2022 10:58:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: LOL yeah, let's beat the shit out of a collectible rifle. Not sure if you're trolling or what. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: HK SL7 For a non semi auto, a Savage 99 Not sure if you're trolling or what. Most 99s aren't collectable. They've already spent 100 years hunting. |
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Posted: 6/27/2022 10:59:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What kind of shit are you planning on shooting on your ranch? Are you going to be carrying it slung all the time or strapped to a 4wheeler and you'll go unstrap it when something needs shot? I vote AK with a side folder and a 12" barrel. If its something you'll be carrying more often, then something lighter like a lever or bolt FUD gun. AMD 65 is what you just described. My tractor gun was an ancient .410 - mainly used for the copperheads that got spooked by the tractor. The overall ranch gun was SKS Paratrooper for coyotes, coons, possums, or whatever else was causing problems on the farm. |
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Posted: 6/27/2022 11:00:32 AM EDT
[#28]
Lever gun in .38/.357
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Posted: 6/27/2022 11:03:25 AM EDT
[#29]
When I was living on a farm my 590a1 was my go to long gun.
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Posted: 6/27/2022 11:05:56 AM EDT
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Posted: 6/27/2022 11:30:48 AM EDT
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I know of one that whether he’s in the tractor or the truck he’s got a M1A bush rifle. Know of another that always just carried a 22 magnum revolver. If I was going to pick something non-ar I’d probably grab my Model 8
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Posted: 6/27/2022 12:35:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I farm not ranch but do have livestock. Farm truck has a 10/22 in it that goes in the tractor or combine always. Gator has a Mossy 500 with a 28" tube. Shop has rifles in it for whoever need one (old school MilSurp cutdowns in 303 or 06). Weapons depend on factors like acreage, livestock, location, employees and predators. You're not going to use a rifle "in" town. Shooting a tossed dog (dumped pit) chasing your fowl take skill, not a 12g with 7 or OO shot. Crop permits are real. Shooting 50-100 dear a season is the norm now. There is no one rifle. One day your shooting crop permits with your fancy LaRue .260 at 800M over beans. The next your shooting reds with old Sears .243, then before supper crows with a .410 bore. Variety is the spice of life. 
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Posted: 6/27/2022 12:51:49 PM EDT
[#33]
SKS or bolt gun in God's cartridge...25-06
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Posted: 6/27/2022 12:52:13 PM EDT
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I usually have a 1911 on my hip. As to a rifle for when we are out on the ranch, it's usually 2. An AR, and 22-250 or 243 bolt. Mostly coyotes, badgers, porcupines, prairie dogs, and feral dogs. We do have an occasional Messican canine, north of I-40. No collar, free game. Collar, a quick ticket to a truck stop on 40.
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Posted: 6/27/2022 5:50:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/27/2022 5:55:54 PM EDT
[#36]
Around these parts its an 870 with 00 Buck. Lots of folks are also carrying a 45-70.
The AR15 is King, however. Affordable, reliable, accurate, and reasonably powerful. |
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Posted: 6/27/2022 11:10:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Maybe 15 years ago I was at work one day, out in the field, and at lunch I wandered into a pawn shop. They had an old, well worn, 760 in 30-06, for like $175. I passed. And I have felt stupid for that ever since. Shoulda bought it. I did buy a pistol they had a great price on, and still shoot it often. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: One in. 30.06 was handed down to me after the lady across the street passed away. It was her husband’s rifle. He had passed away 20 years ago and we took care of her once he was gone. I was also gifted his old Winchester model 1400 12 gauge and her son in law GAVE me a model 94 in 30-30 for fixing his little beretta 22 pistol. Maybe 15 years ago I was at work one day, out in the field, and at lunch I wandered into a pawn shop. They had an old, well worn, 760 in 30-06, for like $175. I passed. And I have felt stupid for that ever since. Shoulda bought it. I did buy a pistol they had a great price on, and still shoot it often. I’ve read good and bad about them, but it’s unique and I loved the family across the street, so it means a lot to me. |
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Posted: 6/27/2022 11:10:49 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'll ride in the middle seat of this fantasy. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I want that entire setup, including the truck, mount, big burly fucker to watch my 6, and that stunning rifle with that stunning paint job. Bring on the gay jokes, you bunch of animals ?? I'll ride in the middle seat of this fantasy. Monica.gif |
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Posted: 6/27/2022 11:12:58 PM EDT
[#39]
M1 carbine
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Posted: 6/27/2022 11:23:51 PM EDT
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Motherfucking M1A. The mother of all battle rifles. The greatest implement of reckoning ever devised. The second son of John Garand. The better son. The son he had and raised after raising an overweight fatass that can only handle lethargically loaded 30-06. Date I say it. The greatest rifle of all time. Gods rifle. The rifle Jesus would have used when clearing the temple. The rifle angels rejoice about. The rifle of Yahweh. The rifle of David and Abraham. The rifle of the holy sovereign spaghetti monster and his Ramen son. The rifle that satan dare not touch as it would banish him to the deepest places of hell that even the price of darkness fears. Know thy rifle. Know thy love. Know that M1A is the rifle of free men.
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Posted: 6/27/2022 11:31:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Motherfucking M1A. The mother of all battle rifles. The greatest implement of reckoning ever devised. The second son of John Garand. The better son. The son he had and raised after raising an overweight fatass that can only handle lethargically loaded 30-06. Date I say it. The greatest rifle of all time. Gods rifle. The rifle Jesus would have used when clearing the temple. The rifle angels rejoice about. The rifle of Yahweh. The rifle of David and Abraham. The rifle of the holy sovereign spaghetti monster and his Ramen son. The rifle that satan dare not touch as it would banish him to the deepest places of hell that even the price of darkness fears. Know thy rifle. Know thy love. Know that M1A is the rifle of free men. |
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Posted: 6/27/2022 11:32:15 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: And here I thought the fal guys up above were being the gayest in this thread The FAL is the greatest rifle outside of America. Why do you hate freedom? |
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Posted: 6/27/2022 11:32:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Motherfucking M1A. The mother of all battle rifles. The greatest implement of reckoning ever devised. The second son of John Garand. The better son. The son he had and raised after raising an overweight fatass that can only handle lethargically loaded 30-06. Date I say it. The greatest rifle of all time. Gods rifle. The rifle Jesus would have used when clearing the temple. The rifle angels rejoice about. The rifle of Yahweh. The rifle of David and Abraham. The rifle of the holy sovereign spaghetti monster and his Ramen son. The rifle that satan dare not touch as it would banish him to the deepest places of hell that even the price of darkness fears. Know thy rifle. Know thy love. Know that M1A is the rifle of free men. The m1a is a bastard child of an already poor copy A design so shitty SA had to bring Garand out of retirement (again) to fix it. And it was so bad even he could only do so much |
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Posted: 6/27/2022 11:34:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Motherfucking M1A. The mother of all battle rifles. The greatest implement of reckoning ever devised. The second son of John Garand. The better son. The son he had and raised after raising an overweight fatass that can only handle lethargically loaded 30-06. Date I say it. The greatest rifle of all time. Gods rifle. The rifle Jesus would have used when clearing the temple. The rifle angels rejoice about. The rifle of Yahweh. The rifle of David and Abraham. The rifle of the holy sovereign spaghetti monster and his Ramen son. The rifle that satan dare not touch as it would banish him to the deepest places of hell that even the price of darkness fears. Know thy rifle. Know thy love. Know that M1A is the rifle of free men. You're supposed to herp before you derp. Granted, I'm toying with buying a Tanker M1A, but even I recognize it's significant shortcomings. |
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Posted: 6/28/2022 12:16:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: ...that can only handle lethargically loaded 30-06. I do favor the M14 over the M1 Garand though (even without anti pre-engagement cuts).  SAI's M1A is a poor copy. This thread needs more pics & video.  M14A1 20 rounds offhand bursts |
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Posted: 6/28/2022 6:58:03 AM EDT
[#46]
 10/22 with a silencer is also nice, and will suffice. |
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Posted: 6/28/2022 9:44:55 AM EDT
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It's not a rifle but the gun that sees the most use on my property and rides in a rack in my SXS is a Stoeger coach gun. I made a leather shell holder that is laced to the butt stock and it carries a mix of slugs and buck shot.
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Posted: 6/28/2022 9:53:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: M1 Garand. Actually, my dad used one for his firewood gun. When he was out collecting firewood and operating the saw, he had his Garand with him. He put a bipod on it, and just left it on the ground by the saw support pile, barrel lifted via bipod. He used to just lean a shotgun against a tree...I don't know why he changed. |
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Posted: 6/28/2022 10:02:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Marlin 1894 in 357 or 44. Fantastic guns for everything up to big deer. https://i.imgur.com/7DRCJpt_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium The original ranch rifle. Handy for varmints with 2 to 4 legs. Just be careful of state laws that might trip you up. Some states prohibit loaded rifles in vehicles. In WA it's part of the hunting laws. A Savage bolt action with a magazine would be a good choice. |
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Posted: 6/28/2022 10:31:50 AM EDT
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About right now the local rancher is riding in his tractor cutting hay. He has a .243 55gr b-tip.
His hired hand has a bolt. 223. Not bad choices where he's at. Coyotes out in the middle of nowhere miles of open ground. .22 at the shop. |
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