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Posted: 4/24/2002 12:48:05 PM EDT
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.458 SOCOM AR-15!! a 30 round mag will hold 10 and they hit like a hammer!!
  I love my TROMIX Sledgehammer in .458 SOCOM!! 
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Posted: 4/24/2002 12:51:30 PM EDT
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A Garand! I really want to get a nice Garand, and get proficient enough with the sights to hunt deer with the old -06 and iron sights. Not sure about optics options for it though.
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Posted: 4/24/2002 12:55:01 PM EDT
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Well, how long is long? And what are you hunting for squirrel or deer?
If it's varmints, the the AR-15 is a great platform. I'm kind of assuming by your comments about the M1A and AR-10 that it is more likely medium sized game. I think a good quality FAL with a quality scope mount would be an option or maybe an M1A scout with the forward mounted optics (both depending on distance). |
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Posted: 4/24/2002 1:00:12 PM EDT
[#4]
People hunt squirrels?  I am hunting big deer and small elk. Long is 400 yards. |
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Posted: 4/24/2002 1:04:39 PM EDT
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What is the trajectory like? Where can I get one, and how much does it cost? |
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Posted: 4/24/2002 1:46:43 PM EDT
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The problem with using military semi-autos for hunting is most aren't really set up for optics and with possible exception of an AR 10 you looking at a pretty heavy rig. An M1A with scope should easily top ten pounds, more if you use medium or heavy barrel. FAL and H & K won't be much if any lighter. And a 400 yard shot with a 308 on large deer or elk sounds like the edge of the envelope.
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Posted: 4/24/2002 3:16:12 PM EDT
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Heckler and Koch PSG-1
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Posted: 4/24/2002 4:15:32 PM EDT
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Yeah, right. You let me know when you want to carry a 16lb rifle around with you on a hunt... -Troy |
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Posted: 4/24/2002 4:35:08 PM EDT
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PSG-1? Thats nuts man, theres a reason why recon snipers dont use that, cause its a big heavy bulky bastard. I say its only good for target shooting. For hunting? Try a springfield m1a, they're great weapons, and depending on the model you can pull off sub-moa. A little pricey, but you also get the punch you need from the .308. Easy for follow up shots if you screw up like i do. =D
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Posted: 4/24/2002 5:44:33 PM EDT
[#10]
HK91
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Posted: 4/24/2002 5:45:19 PM EDT
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www.teppojutsu.com |
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Posted: 4/25/2002 7:18:48 AM EDT
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Well That takes it. A .458 SOCOM on an AR15 lower is as good as it gets. I have used one and loved it. .458 to the flesh it won't go any farther then that... |
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Posted: 4/25/2002 10:31:48 AM EDT
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I second that. When I get my M1, it will be what I use for hunting. I don't hunt much, and figure the only things I'll ever hunt will be deer, and hogs. The .30-06 round will be adequate for both! |
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Posted: 4/25/2002 10:37:36 AM EDT
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I don't think that 458 is going to have the range I am looking for. That is a pretty good idea though for shorter range hunting.
Somewhere on the net I saw where there is a company modifying Garands to fire .338 Win Mag. How do you mount a scope on a Garand? |
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Posted: 4/25/2002 10:46:30 AM EDT
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I think the .308 win would be marginal at 400 yards on Elk. Even 30-06 could be questionable. If you get an elk, you're going to pack out the elk AND the Garand? Ouch!
I think I'd stick to a bolt gun in 30-06 or magnum. If that bores you, try archery or handgun. |
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Posted: 4/25/2002 2:15:26 PM EDT
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i do.... |
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Posted: 4/25/2002 4:32:39 PM EDT
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I will take a shot out to 300 with a load of Barnes X over 35.2gr of WIn 296 all day long. There is plenty of energy to smoke whatever you are shooting at in N America with that!! Dead on at 30 yards puts you 3" high at 100 yards 4"low at 200 yards and at 300 you are ~26" low, bring a range finder and a ballistics chart and have a BIG time!!! Hell, you still have over 1100 ft pounds of energy at 300 yards!!!
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Posted: 4/25/2002 4:42:05 PM EDT
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Get an M1A Scout, that is what I use.
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Posted: 4/25/2002 5:05:49 PM EDT
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Go with a DSA SA58 FAL rifle in 308.win. A nice 1 M.O.A FAL. I dont really think it can shoot 1 M.O.A more like 2 or 3 M.O.A.
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Posted: 4/25/2002 5:10:42 PM EDT
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When I was younger, I hunted with an HK91.
I don't hunt any more, but if I were going to go again, I'd take my AR-10. |
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Posted: 4/25/2002 5:26:33 PM EDT
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OK. You want range how about a Barrett M82A1??? That enough range?? |
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Posted: 4/25/2002 6:31:31 PM EDT
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imposter,
Squirrel is a very tasty treat...fried with mashed taters....mmmmmmmmmgooood, just like maw used to make. jk, they are good. I_run_with_scissors |
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Posted: 4/25/2002 8:44:11 PM EDT
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how about AK-47?
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Posted: 4/25/2002 8:53:26 PM EDT
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Yup-they are my sworn enemy- Fun with a .22-trying to stalk the little tree rats is good practice- As for deer,I have carried my HK 91 a few times, scopes are easy enough to mount on an ARMS claw mount and it certainly is accurate enough. |
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