re: Chose a rifle for ZombiePocalypse or foreign invasion/war

Posted by m2pro

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Posted on 10/29/12 at 10:21 pm to bapple

i'm pretty excited about it... now it's just getting there and asking for the socom 6920 and it not being that much more than 1k, which is about what i am expecting. but the colt website doesn't define the price differences between their tier 1 models. so i'm HOPING the socom version isn't that much more.

found a shite ton of info from this guy's post.

LINK

and another helpful guide from this chart.

LINK

and THIS link explaining a lot of the terminology for a noob.

LINK

i am now less of a noob on the AR argument.... gonna have to research the ak/sks deal tomorrow.

Posted by bapple

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Posted on 10/29/12 at 10:28 pm to m2pro

Buying a complete AR is definitely a way to go if you want to have the accessories specific to your liking.

If you want to buy a complete rifle and find a Colt that has everything you want, snag it. If not, buying a lower and buying an assembled upper is my suggestion.

This is my 20" DPMS upper on a RRA National Match lower.

Posted by MrCoachKlein

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Posted on 10/29/12 at 10:28 pm to m2pro

Regular Use: AR/ACOG

Close Quarters: AA12 w/ buckshot

Long Range: .30-378 WBY / Schmidt & Bender 5-25x56 PM II/LP/MTC/LT

Hip: Dual Peacemakers

If I die I'm going out in style

Posted by m2pro

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Posted on 10/29/12 at 10:31 pm to MrCoachKlein

dual peacemakers is a nice touch. hell, that's a definite. damnit... now i'm going to have to consider putting that into my long term gear list.

also wouldn't mind a colt pistol, but i'm a long time away from adding to my handgun collection. got a good one until i get the rifles i want. xd-40.

Posted by m2pro

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Posted on 10/29/12 at 10:32 pm to m2pro

also kinda want a remington model 700 .270.

Posted by choupiquesushi

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Posted on 10/29/12 at 11:12 pm to m2pro

Mr coach Klein do we know each other?

2 ...

Posted by m2pro

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Posted on 10/29/12 at 11:24 pm to choupiquesushi

nope. totally lost.

Posted by MrCoachKlein

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Posted on 10/29/12 at 11:46 pm to choupiquesushi

Possibly. I'm in college, but if you mess with woodcock, quail and shorthairs then it's very possible that you might know my dad

Posted by Uncle Sy

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Posted on 10/30/12 at 1:05 am to AngryBeavers

quote:
.22 ammo will be the most plentiful and you can carry a lot of it in case of a Zombie Hord approching. So I would say any weapon that shoots that caliber would suit me fine. Any foreign invasion I will be grabbing an AR.

This.

Posted by olgoi khorkhoi

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Posted on 10/30/12 at 1:29 am to Uncle Sy

Spend the cash and get an accurate AK. Arsenal, Norinco, etc.

Throw an aimpoint and 2-3x magnifier on it and you've got a zero maintenance workhorse that will turn cover into concealment and will kill where an AR mames.

I've got ARs and I love them and all, but if shite goes down and I have to pick one weapon and go, I'm grabbing my MAK 90. I know it will go bang every time and is as accurate as an AR inside 150 yards.

Posted by MrBobDobalina

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Posted on 10/30/12 at 2:39 am to Chad504boy

Posted by m2pro

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Posted on 11/1/12 at 2:55 pm to olgoi khorkhoi

bought the AR by Colt. as i haven't had a chance to shoot it, it feels better than i had hoped it would in my hands.

next step, add parts over the course of 2-3 years.

\m/

Posted by LSURoss

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Posted on 11/1/12 at 2:56 pm to bapple

How did you mount onto that M4 style foregrip?

Posted by 4X4DEMON

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Posted on 11/1/12 at 3:15 pm to LSURoss

It mounts on the pic rail

Posted by Crawdaddy

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Posted on 11/1/12 at 3:16 pm to m2pro

don't matter what I choose cause I'll be taking yours soon

Posted by LSURoss

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Posted on 11/1/12 at 3:20 pm to 4X4DEMON

quote:
pic rail

I guess thats the question I should ask, how did he mount the pic rail on that style forearm?

Posted by bapple

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Posted on 11/1/12 at 3:39 pm to LSURoss

I actually bought it on Midway. It's simply a small portion of Pic rail that connects through the inside of your handguard. Here's a picture...

I bought this one.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/771206/gg-and-g-ufir-under-forend-integrated-rail-for-ar-15-rifle-and-m4-handguard-aluminum-matte

You could also purchase something like this.

https://www.parts4ar15.com/ar-15_accessories/product/CAA-PRA.html

I wouldn't suggest using either of these to mount optics since the handguard is angled. But it's great for other accessories like lights and such though.