Help me fill out my gun safe

[bsl394]

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[axhoaxho]

A big bore lever-action rifle, like the Marlin 1895? Lots of fun to shoot, more fun for reload, and just in case there is a T-Rex outbreak. The .45-70 Government also has a long piece of history.

I have three Marlin 1895’s. My favorite is the Marlin 1895CBA (18.5" tapered octagon barrel, polished blued finish, American black walnut straight-grip stock.) And yes, the build quality is great, I think Marlin puts in extra love when making the CBA.

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[wpage]

mini 14 for the win...

[tabascoz28]

Seems like with the mini 14 on there twice...
Long range opens up a bunch of other cans of worms like reloading, scopes, correct environment readings...which necessitates equipment.
Historical examples never end once you get started, soon you'll want black powder too...

[elSquid]

[norcalAF]

This is my vote, I have a R92, and the grin factor is off the charts! I'm looking into a another when it quiets down some.

[beerman]

M1 carbine.

[The War Wagon]

What I've considered:

- Another AR-15. Hesitant to do this because I already have an AR that I can adjust to my liking.

I mainly use my weapons for range fun, training courses, and home defense if needed. Any thoughts?

UNLESS you already have a buttload of .308 ammo, and AR-10 mags... in the SHORT term, stick to what you know & have.


2 is 1 and 1 is none. You can't have too many AR's, as the best set of spare parts, is ANOTHER AR.

[beanz2]

I’d consider a pistol caliber carbine. Or a scoped bolt action in 6.5 CM.

Or leave the space for a bunch of handguns, if you don’t have any yet.

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[200Apples]

I have a 6 long gun safe, and unfortunately it's all I'm going to be able to get for now. I already have a M1A, DDM4V11 (fixed magazine), Benelli M4, Ruger 10/22, complete featureless lower (that I put my DD upper on when I want to go featureless), and Beretta A400 (for sporting clays). That leaves me 1 more long gun since the featureless lower doesn't take up a space.

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A short, light, handy and powerful rifle that's easy (with practice) to hit with through 300 yards, though the gun and the cartridge is capable of greater distances:

A Ruger Gunsite Scout rifle chambered in .308 Winchester. With it's composite stock, these weigh a hair under 7 lbs and can be carried all day. Features include terrific ghost-ring iron sights, a picatinny rail for an intermediate eye-relief, low-power scope or perhaps a red dot sight, detachable box magazine in either 3, 5, or 10-round capacity and a proven, controlled-round-feed Ruger M77 action.

You have .223/5.56 firearms already. Do this instead. You will never regret this option.

The second choice should be the Marlin in .45-70. There are several configurations and all are amazing firearms.

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[GeeBee49]

As mentioned already, a lever action or an M1 Carbine would be a nice addition to a long gun collection. I've had a Winchester Model 94 and an Underwood 1944 M1 Carbine for many years. I recently purchased a Henry Big Boy in .45 Colt and an Auto Ordnance M1 Carbine and I'm very happy with both. They were each well below $1000.

[200Apples]

But! I also agree with elSquid's post: Leave the slot open for now, continue your research and wait until a firearm and chambering reaches out to you, figuratively speaking. You'll know.

[LoadedM333]

Lightweight bolt rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor. Good for hunting and range.


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[Squidward]

A Remington 870

[SC1]

You listed mini 14 twice. I think you know the answer.

It just seems like a fun gun to shoot, like the big brother of the 10/22. Ive always wanted one but they seem expensive. kicking myself for not buying one back in 2016 when turners used to occasionally list them for $699 (or was it $599), cant remember) on their Wednesday deal.