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re: What is your dream gun to own?
Posted on 11/30/20 at 2:24 pm to Lonnie Utah
Posted on 11/30/20 at 2:24 pm to Lonnie Utah
Can the selector appropriately be called a giggle switch on an M14? Seems like it'd be more like a "ride the dragon" switch.
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Posted on 11/30/20 at 2:26 pm to deltaland
DP28, PKM, AK103... I can't pick ONE, there are more to list...
Posted on 11/30/20 at 4:25 pm to armsdealer
Sturmgewehr 44
Posted on 11/30/20 at 4:29 pm to deltaland
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I’d like this too I just can’t figure out a practical use for it
Honestly, there really isn't a practical use for a Barrett 50 cal unless you are a military sniper or just like to shoot shite 1,000 yards away with authority and lets face it, there aren't many ranges out there that can handle that. Plus, if you are in to long range shooting, there are much cheaper and better options but since this is a dream gun, then
Posted on 11/30/20 at 7:16 pm to deltaland
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I’d love to have a Westley Richards double rifle for big game.
This one is high on my list too. I’d go with the Rigby.
I’m actually having a bespoke double rifle built now. I can’t come off with the $100K+ needed for an English one. There are high quality alternatives available nowadays which are far less expensive (relatively speaking).
Mine will be a Heym 89B in 450/400 NE. Should have it in a few months. Been a pretty cool experience. From the shooting range to determine which cartridge and gun weight/profile you handle best to measuring hand width, finger length, arm length, etc. You even get to choose the lumber for the stock.
It’s an indulgence for sure; but, I’ll hopefully be hunting Cape Buffalo next year and just can’t imagine doing it with anything other than a double. All those years ago reading Petersens or Sports Afield it just feels right.
This post was edited on 11/30/20 at 7:19 pm
Posted on 11/30/20 at 7:16 pm to MWP
I have a .50 BMG. When I was shopping, I had a big debate about it- there surely were better cartridges for what I wanted it for, but Mark Serbu summed it up the best for me (when shopping, I flew to Tampa to meet him and look at his guns).
He said, and I’ll never forget..”Yeah, a .338 Lapua would be way better, but have you ever shot one of these before?” “Uhh, no- I just want one.” “Well then, you need a .50- I have never had someone shoot them for the first time and not just blurt out a big FUUUUUCK”
He was right- it’s totally impractical, but super impressive, and everyone that I’ve ever had shoot it blurts out the magic word.
He said, and I’ll never forget..”Yeah, a .338 Lapua would be way better, but have you ever shot one of these before?” “Uhh, no- I just want one.” “Well then, you need a .50- I have never had someone shoot them for the first time and not just blurt out a big FUUUUUCK”
He was right- it’s totally impractical, but super impressive, and everyone that I’ve ever had shoot it blurts out the magic word.
Posted on 11/30/20 at 7:42 pm to deltaland
I'd say a Holland & Holland double. Maybe in .470 NE. Probably more like 9.3x74R though.
Posted on 11/30/20 at 8:37 pm to deltaland
Full auto AK47
Posted on 11/30/20 at 8:43 pm to upgrade
I’ll take this
LINK
Here are the specifications
Action: Stainless Steel Defiance Rebel with Fluted 1-piece bolt
Barrel: Benchmark 416R Stainless Match 24” Fluted #5 Contour 1:9 Twist, 5R Rifling
Muzzle: HCR Recessed Target Crown
Trigger: TriggerTech Special at 2.5 lbs
Stock Make: HCR Rifleman with Carbon Fiber Shell and lightweight McMillan EDGE fill
Stock Color: Custom Dark Brown with Tan and Black Web
Stock Add-Ons: 1? Decelerator Recoil Pad, 2 Sling Studs
Accurizing: HCR Custom Aluminum Pillar and Glass Bedding System
Metal Finish: FDE Cerakote
Weight: 7 lbs Lbs Unscoped
Accuracy Guarantee: 3-shot, ½” group with factory ammo at 100 yards
Group Size: .383” with Wby Select Plus 140 Nosler Factory Ammo
LINK
Here are the specifications
Action: Stainless Steel Defiance Rebel with Fluted 1-piece bolt
Barrel: Benchmark 416R Stainless Match 24” Fluted #5 Contour 1:9 Twist, 5R Rifling
Muzzle: HCR Recessed Target Crown
Trigger: TriggerTech Special at 2.5 lbs
Stock Make: HCR Rifleman with Carbon Fiber Shell and lightweight McMillan EDGE fill
Stock Color: Custom Dark Brown with Tan and Black Web
Stock Add-Ons: 1? Decelerator Recoil Pad, 2 Sling Studs
Accurizing: HCR Custom Aluminum Pillar and Glass Bedding System
Metal Finish: FDE Cerakote
Weight: 7 lbs Lbs Unscoped
Accuracy Guarantee: 3-shot, ½” group with factory ammo at 100 yards
Group Size: .383” with Wby Select Plus 140 Nosler Factory Ammo
Posted on 11/30/20 at 9:30 pm to wiltznucs
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Heym 89B in 450/400 NE
You bastard!
Posted on 11/30/20 at 10:40 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Sturmgewehr
M1 Garand
Colt 1861 Navy
M1 Garand
Colt 1861 Navy
Posted on 11/30/20 at 11:01 pm to SportTiger1
M1 Garand. One day
Posted on 11/30/20 at 11:04 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
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M14
I want one of each manufacturing company during WWII.
Check your history brah
Posted on 11/30/20 at 11:06 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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You bastard!
LOL, the 500 NE and 470 NE are just too much. I could handle the 470 begrudgingly. The 500 just plain hurts and is unwieldily.
Used doubles are out there; but, as a southpaw there aren’t many options. I already have a 416 WBY in a Mark V and as I age the recoil and flinching is becoming an issue. I tried out Chapuis, Krieghoff and some used RH guns; but, they all hit right of center due to the cast of the RH stock.
The bruises from the 500 lasted for 3 weeks. 450/400 is the right answer. Hits them hard and recoils like a 375 H&H. Plenty enough for Buffalo; as I have no aspirations for elephant.
The Heym will be nice. Full sized frame. Bespoke LH stock with the Martini design. Splinter foreend with a Hungarian Oak stock, English finish, LH firing group, and bullino engraving by Mike Richter. Chris and the team at Heym have been a pleasure to work with.
This post was edited on 11/30/20 at 11:08 pm
Posted on 12/1/20 at 4:40 am to wiltznucs
Thats awesome. Thatll certainly be an awesome rifle.
:eta you're going to deer hunt with it, right???
:eta you're going to deer hunt with it, right???
This post was edited on 12/1/20 at 6:11 am
Posted on 12/1/20 at 4:54 am to bigred1600x
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M1 Garand. One day
Dude, get one from the CMP.
Prices may have increased a bit since I got mine a few years ago but you can get a service grade for less than $1k. Mine was only $730. It has a Springfield 1944 receiver and 1945 barrel all in a new wooden stock. Excellent shooter for Military Surplus parts. The positive thing about getting one from the CMP is you know you're getting a rifle that's been assembled from inspected and graded parts and not some unknown rifle from an anonymous dude at a gun show, etc. Plus, you'll. Never get one for under $1k at a gun show unless it's in rough shape...
Here's mine:
Link to Imgur album
Posted on 12/1/20 at 6:27 am to deltaland
WWII Singer 1911 .45 just for the novelty of it.
Posted on 12/1/20 at 6:27 am to wiltznucs
What kind of time frame are you working with? Order to expected delivery?
Posted on 12/1/20 at 7:21 am to wickowick
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What kind of time frame are you working with? Order to expected delivery?
Seems like 6-9 months is the norm right now.
Posted on 12/1/20 at 7:23 am to wiltznucs
Wiltz, you shoot a 6.5-300 right?
What round do you prefer for western game? I have some 127 and 140s currently. Need to find some more though
What round do you prefer for western game? I have some 127 and 140s currently. Need to find some more though
This post was edited on 12/1/20 at 7:25 am
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