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« Reply #45 on: July 25, 2007, 06:49:08 PM »
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He said small game...
« Reply #46 on: July 25, 2007, 08:03:36 PM »
Small game to me means 22 magnum...cheap, easy to shoot.

The .22 - 250 survives and thrives!  Many rifles are chambered for it, and many commercial ammo options exist.

The 220 swift went south a long time ago, but even that is available.

These rifles will cost a lot more than a 22 mag.

For bigger game, the .30 - 06 remains the most versatile...with ammo from 110 grain to 220 grain.

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« Reply #47 on: July 25, 2007, 09:57:18 PM »
(QUOTE)  you can customize it any damn way you want. If you're a paunchy gamer who wants something that looks like an M-16, done, there's a stock for it. You want a laser because you saw it in a movie? There's like 20 different choices. You want to spent time refining the accuracy? Get a new barrel and spent some time on the firing mechanism. There are kits, if you're so inclined, to assist. Want 25 round banana clips? Sure. Metal lipped clips for better reliability? Sure.  (UNQUOTE)

These attributes are fine for people who like to spend more time and money customizing stuff, but irrelevant to shooters who prefer to buy their guns already optimized.
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« Reply #48 on: July 25, 2007, 10:37:32 PM »
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Can't go wrong with this beauty. :D





Now youre just bragging!:furious

Nice piece:D
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« Reply #49 on: July 25, 2007, 11:32:28 PM »
Oh, it's not mine (I SOOOO wish!!!). I just wanted to say the Kentucky longrifle pwns all! :aok
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« Reply #50 on: July 26, 2007, 04:07:36 AM »
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Originally posted by lazs2
angus... I like all guns.  When I was in canada at my brothers place I reserected a couple of barn find 22 rifles that were in various states of disrepair.

cleaned and fixed and tested they were old but true.

I spent a fun couple of days with him and his friends shooting hundreds of "gophers" as they called em.

I don't need my guns to have fun... I simply can't live in a place that puts too many restrictions on what I can own.

It makes me feel less than a human with human rights to be told by someone not fit to carry my ammo what guns I can have.

lazs


In the rifle department, I can have almost anything ;)
Looking into this thread because I'm thinking about adding one.
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« Reply #51 on: July 26, 2007, 08:35:31 AM »
chair... for the reasons I said.. the 10/22 is crap to me.

Why have a rifle that is clunky and not accurate in 22?  IN TWENTY TWO.

There are zillions of old 22 rifles like the nylon 66 mentioned or the remington single shot bolt or a myriad of elegant and accurate marlins and brownings out their... the ruger is a club.   If I need a rifle to build a bridge out of or had to get rid of a lot of crummy ammo.... I would get a 10/22 and pay someone to shoot it.

If a 10/22 is in the bunch with a group of rifles and handguns and a group of people.. before long.. they 10/22 will get bumped off the table.... and no one will notice.

I would rather shoot my old ar7 than a 10/22.   If you have ever shot a real 22 you would throw rocks at the 10/22

I think people like em because of the large mags available...it is the only fun thing to do with the gun... but... I have never enjoyed rapid fire for more than 5 or ten rounds out of a 22 anyway... what is the point?

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« Reply #52 on: July 26, 2007, 10:26:14 AM »
Shooting ptarmigans close up :D
(they're so stupid that if you have a silencer and are fast enough, you can drop a whole flock of them from down to 30 yards. And they taste very good ;))
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« Reply #53 on: July 26, 2007, 02:26:04 PM »
well... I still think I would rather have a good tube mag old marlin or browning 22...  they are accurate and 12 or so rounds should be cool... hell.. If you wanted to rapid fire 25 rounds or so you could just get two of the things and line em up.. they would still probly cost you as much as a new 10/22.

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« Reply #54 on: July 26, 2007, 03:29:21 PM »
Was playing with 2 of those automatics (tube-load and scope) some years back. One had a silencer. But to save my life even, I don't remember the types.
Was some 20 years ago.
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« Reply #55 on: July 27, 2007, 09:04:42 AM »
I have owned dozens of 22 rifles over the years but there is not a one in my gunsafe that is mine right now.  Last one was a model 90 winchester pump and I gave it to my son.

I have no use for em and they are about the least fun gun I can think of to just go out and shoot.   I have several 22 handguns.. they are fun to shoot and a challenge... and... with colibi's.. I can shoot em in my living room.  good practice.

If I had a need for one I would get one.. probly an old bolt action or tube feed semi auto... good thing is they never get shot out.

But... I reload and have a lot of centerfire guns that I shoot well.. I can download centerfire guns to short range and have more fun when I move to the sticks and shoot the occasional ground squirrel or stray dog pack.  or... just use one of the handguns I own.

lazs
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« Reply #56 on: July 27, 2007, 09:20:45 AM »
Here is a link to a excellant little varmit rifle. It is super accurate and relatively inexpensive.  http://www.gunrush.com/firearm/gun/New-England-SB2-204-Rifles.htm
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« Reply #57 on: July 27, 2007, 10:42:00 AM »
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Originally posted by ariansworld
What would be a good rifle for small game hunting and is not super expensive?  
What is your reccomendation?
Thanks.


Now that we are on the 3rd page of this I figured maybe it would be a good time for you to elaborate on what purpose you have in mind. What kind of hunting are you planning on? Varmint hunting calls for a different kind of rifle and likely no intent to bring home any "game" which would be far different from getting rabbits for the pot.

What firearm you would use depends on what you intend to do with it. While you have gotten good info here, it would help if you could narrow the scope of the subject. (pun intended)
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« Reply #58 on: July 27, 2007, 02:18:45 PM »
mav... I believe that several posters have asked the exact same question without getting an answer sooo...


We are left with discussing the merits of various like powered firearms.

not a bad thing at that.

lazs
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« Reply #59 on: July 27, 2007, 05:17:24 PM »
Yeah Laz, I just figured a pointed question was due to fine tune the situation. It has been a nice thread, lots of good info. It seems most either really like the 10/22 or kinda hate it. I'm kind of ambivalent about it as long as I have my Marlin the Ruger will be second string.
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