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Best high power rifle for least money?

Posted on 02/18/2009 8:16:22 PM PST by goose the rio

You all were so helpful with a question on seeds the other day that I have another one for you. Preparing for the most basic needs of a SHTF scenario, I have a wonderful shotgun and .22. As far as adding a high power rifle goes, I know what I'd LIKE to have but that's another story. Is there a consensus on a quality-made, affordable rifle, and what should I expect to pay? Would it be a bad idea to buy from a pawn shop?

For those of you who seem to like to "notice" these things, yes, it's my second post ever on FR. Doesn't make me evil. Thanks.


TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: banglist; noob; probie
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To: omega4179

Amazing you should say that; I have one, and the damned thing will drive tacks, with open sights, no less.


141 posted on 02/19/2009 12:35:25 PM PST by catchem (NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE STUPIDITY OF THE AMERICAN VOTER.)
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To: Ronaldus Magnus

Will you please send the source to catchem3@bellsouth.net? Thanks.


142 posted on 02/19/2009 12:37:08 PM PST by catchem (NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE STUPIDITY OF THE AMERICAN VOTER.)
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To: Bat_Chemist

They stopped me in the parking lot silly.....


143 posted on 02/19/2009 1:54:57 PM PST by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet)
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To: ATLDiver

A semi auto is good for what, exactly?


144 posted on 02/19/2009 2:23:42 PM PST by omega4179 (1.20.13 end of an error , a big one.)
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To: omega4179

If you have plenty of ready to go extra mags you can have lots of fun with it a very short time period, especially if you learn to bump shoot it.


145 posted on 02/19/2009 2:51:40 PM PST by mojitojoe (None are more hopelessly enslaved, as those who falsely believe they are free.)
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To: omega4179

Putting a lot of holes in something faster than a bolt-action rifle.


146 posted on 02/19/2009 4:13:17 PM PST by ATLDiver
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To: Sarisky

My thoughts exactly, plus you get to pick and choose which manufacture and quality of each part you want.


147 posted on 02/19/2009 4:15:12 PM PST by ATLDiver
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To: Ronaldus Magnus

I friend of mine bought me a Mosin Nagant as a Christmas gift. It shoots great and is very accurate, but it does have a hell of a kick.


148 posted on 02/19/2009 4:18:18 PM PST by wagglebee ("A political party cannot be all things to all people." -- Ronald Reagan, 3/1/75)
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To: goose the rio

I had a Remington 700 in 30-06 since the 70’s..never failed me


149 posted on 02/19/2009 4:21:24 PM PST by Gone_Postal ("Men who say it cannot be done, should not interupt those doing it.")
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To: ExSoldier
"I'd be hauling my M1A Supermatch to the party with all 2,000 rds of the Federal Gold 168grBTHP Match ammo I have and the dozen or so 20rd mags, along with my sidearm and the five loaded mags I keep handy for that. That's my grab. The wife grabs the CAR15, mags and ammo and her sidearm."

It appears beyond question, sir, that both you and your wife are well regulated.

150 posted on 02/19/2009 5:02:22 PM PST by frog in a pot (Is there a definition of "domestic enemies" as used in federal oaths, or is that just lip service?)
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To: Plutarch

“The Garand took 30-06 I thought. Is the ammo for the M-1 common or atypical?”

The decision was made to mass produce the M1 for .30-06. This was in large part to faciltate the transition from the Springfield ‘03 and also probably because an influential (and competent) General wanted a kick-ass load.
The .30-06 is common although several other similar calibers have been used.
From time to time, the CMP sells GI .30-06 and I am not sure there is a limit on what an individual is allowed to buy.
It is certainly more expensive than .22, but then you are irreplaceable.


151 posted on 02/19/2009 5:24:55 PM PST by frog in a pot (Is there a definition of "domestic enemies" as used in federal oaths, or is that just lip service?)
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To: LeoOshkosh
Here we go again. The anti-Bill Ruger types are out bashing the Mini....

Not so. I had an early Mini 14 and it jammed with anything but FMJ. It sounds like the problem has been solved in the newer versions. I love my 10/22s and my Mark II pistol.

152 posted on 02/19/2009 7:01:41 PM PST by Obamageddon (Birth certificate and college transcripts will be required for Federal employment, Mr. Soetero)
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To: catchem
Will you please send the source to catchem3@bellsouth.net? Thanks.

The picture and price in my post are linked to http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/Russian_Model_91_30_7_62x54R_Mosin_Nagant.html. These rifles are quite common but if you can't find one locally you can have a local federally licensed firearms dealer (check your phone book under "Gun Shops") order one for you from the link above for a fee.

153 posted on 02/19/2009 7:16:58 PM PST by Ronaldus Magnus
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To: goose the rio
The M-1 Carbine is neither high powered, nor particularly cheap, but I would be interested in Freeper opinion as to the M-1 in a role of a fun/easy to shoot collector rifle with a serviceability potential. How widely available is the .30 ammo, for example?


154 posted on 02/19/2009 7:23:24 PM PST by Plutarch
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To: omega4179
A Mosin-Nagant 1891/30 the ammo is less $

I purchase my first Mosin this past weekend. It's a 1942 91/30 made in the Izhevsk factory. It cost $100 out the door with accessories.

I also picked up two spam cans of surplus ammo. It's got copper washed steel case, steel core light ball, FMJ made in Bulgaria 440 rounds per can. I paid $160 out the door for both, including the can opened for the spam cans.

Check out 7.62x54r.net for anything and everything you need to know about Mosin Nagants.

155 posted on 03/04/2009 1:46:25 PM PST by BlueMondaySkipper (Involuntarily subsidizing the parasite class since 1981)
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