The I LOVE THIS GUN Thread

[John E]

Originally Posted by geode

interesting over-reaction imho.

FE mentioned a safety concern he saw in the picture posted, and you go all nut-so.

Did FE's post mean he was laying down the law and ya'll had to act just like him, I sure didn't read it that way.

I thought he was making a coherent logical observation about something that we all should think about ...

ie: range safety never stops.

That's the way I was brought up.

what year is the LandCruiser in the background...?

[Trixie]

Originally Posted by John E

what year is the LandCruiser in the background...?

well, it's a split gate, so that means 74 or older. I had a 74 for a number for years, but I'm guessing that's a 72.

[skysailor]

What will 20 rounds of .375 H&H run me in the States? Just about $50 up here in the Great White North. That's Federal soft point in 270 or 300 grain.
Lyle

[Fire Escape]

Originally Posted by skysailor

What will 20 rounds of .375 H&H run me in the States? Just about $50 up here in the Great White North. That's Federal soft point in 270 or 300 grain.
Lyle

Looking through the Midway Website I could find these options. Not much that is cheaper than what you are paying, My local shop is generally competitive with their prices, can't always match their inventory but I can usually wait.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/973500/federal-power-shok-ammunition-375-h-and-h-magnum-270-grain-soft-point-box-of-20

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/873258/federal-premium-cape-shok-ammunition-375-h-and-h-magnum-300-grain-barnes-banded-solid-flat-point-box-of-20

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/711287/federal-premium-cape-shok-ammunition-375-h-and-h-magnum-300-grain-speer-trophy-bonded-bear-claw-box-of-20

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/145693/federal-power-shok-ammunition-375-h-and-h-magnum-300-grain-soft-point-box-of-20

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/693618/federal-premium-cape-shok-ammunition-375-h-and-h-magnum-300-grain-nosler-partition-box-of-20

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/660833/federal-premium-cape-shok-ammunition-375-h-and-h-magnum-300-grain-barnes-triple-shock-x-bullet-hollow-point-lead-free-box-of-20

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/445480/federal-premium-cape-shok-ammunition-375-h-and-h-magnum-300-grain-swift-a-frame-box-of-20

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/263477/federal-premium-cape-shok-ammunition-375-h-and-h-magnum-300-grain-speer-trophy-bonded-sledgehammer-box-of-20

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/770454/federal-premium-cape-shok-high-energy-ammunition-375-h-and-h-magnum-300-grain-speer-trophy-bonded-bear-claw-box-of-20

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/683986/federal-premium-vital-shok-ammunition-375-h-and-h-magnum-250-grain-speer-trophy-bonded-bear-claw-box-of-20

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/518733/federal-fusion-safari-ammunition-375-h-and-h-magnum-300-grain-spitzer-boat-tail-box-of-20

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/150334/federal-premium-vital-shok-ammunition-375-h-and-h-magnum-260-grain-nosler-accubond-box-of-20

I scrolled through 5 pages trying to pick out .375, might have missed or duplicated some.


Bruce

[Andylaser]

[skysailor]

Did Ruger not make a mini-14 in 9mm? That'd be a cheap to feed fun gun.
Lyle

[davsato]

Originally Posted by ZzyzyxRd

Here's a Benjamin 9mm, six shots @ 1000 fps.



http://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/Benjam...Air_Rifle/2399

Tacticoolness.

in the eye of the beholder maybe. i think it looks awful. i always thought large cal/big power air rifles were pointless and expensive

[xring04]

Originally Posted by skysailor

Did Ruger not make a mini-14 in 9mm? That'd be a cheap to feed fun gun.
Lyle

Ruger made the pc9, I'll see if I can dig up a pic of mine.

[xring04]

Kinda looks like a mini...



Pic is from when I got it. I took the scope off with the quickness.

[BMW Kurt]

Originally Posted by skysailor

Did Ruger not make a mini-14 in 9mm? That'd be a cheap to feed fun gun.
Lyle

$652 at Bud's Gun Shop


Linky

[EvilGenius]

Originally Posted by BMW Kurt

$652 at Bud's Gun Shop


Linky

But that's not in 9mm.

[BMW Kurt]

Originally Posted by EvilGenius

But that's not in 9mm.

One day I will learn to read threads before I post!

[skysailor]

Ruger mini 14. vs. mini 30? The 14 is a .223, and the 30 is a .308, right? Which is the better gun? What's a good price for a synthetic mini 14? Thanks
Lyle

[EvilGenius]

Originally Posted by skysailor

Ruger mini 14. vs. mini 30? The 14 is a .223, and the 30 is a .308, right? Which is the better gun? What's a good price for a synthetic mini 14? Thanks
Lyle

The 30 is a 7.62X39 (AK round). It uses a. 311 bullet.

Their prices have gone way up over the last few years and it really comes down to what you consider value.

A lot of the AR guys think theyre ok rifles, but at around $600-$700 that they're a rip off cause you can get an ultra awesome super mega cheap AR for about the same price and fit into the sewing club at the local range.

It really is up to you, I think theyre worth the money.

As for the .223/7.62. Depends on what you want.

The .223 is cheaper and more accurate, the mini30 has trouble with the cheap berdan primed stuff, but you can possibly hunter better with it.

[vspeed]

Originally Posted by John E

what year is the LandCruiser in the background...?

It's a '69.

Speaking of Mini-14's. I've been thinking about getting another one. Had one of the early ones that my dad bought around 1980 or so. It was reliable and sturdy, but not the most accurate rifle I ever shot. I've read that the newer ones are better in terms of accuracy, anyone got any experience with the new ones?

I also know where I can lay my hands on a couple of Armalite AR-15's, and a Colt LEwhatever (9620 or something like that). Might go that route also. What do you guys know about Armalite Vs. Colt quality wise?