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Old 03-12-2017, 12:18 PM
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Interesting and thank you. I still depend on my .30-30 Winchester and .45/70 Govt. chambered lever guns for hunting, so I depend on what others tell me for rounds outside of those for medium sized game.


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Little thread drift here, but have you tried the Hornady Lever evolution rounds in your rifles? Gives those lever guns a little more punch and range as well.
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Old 03-12-2017, 12:39 PM
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Little thread drift here, but have you tried the Hornady Lever evolution rounds in your rifles? Gives those lever guns a little more punch and range as well.


I have not since I woods and brush hunt. Ranges beyond 100 yards are rare. Thus why I stick with the lever guns.


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I would only recommend this rifle if you like it just the way it comes out of the box and would not want to change out anything on it. Add an optic, sling, and light at most and call it a day.

If you want different hand guards, a different stock, or free float barrel, then do not get this particular rifle. You would be paying for Magpul accessories that you plan to replace.
Reason I went with a Tactical model was it was set up with quad rails and Magpul sights .. only need to add the rail accessories like a red dot, flash lite/laser combo .. front grip .. a couple of QD attachment points and a sling and will be done .. maybe .. I won't have a box of parts I have taken off that there is no market for ..

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Old 03-12-2017, 07:46 PM
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Be very very careful what you believe out of a salesman's mouth when you have money jingling in your pocket and a salesman wants to make a sale !!

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Old 03-18-2017, 03:24 AM
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Well you told me to do research and I can't find a 1:8 barrel from s&w or colt. The s&w rifles from what I have now found out and getting made with **** material. Inferior barrel lining now and cheaply assembly (all online info not my own) I did think about it and I don't need a collapsible stock (I'm not in the Marines or army nor in combat so why do I need a stock that's only 6"? I also thought about what you asked about hunting with the gun, I want it for plinking but to change my answer yes I will most likely use it for hunting. Like my above post I want to go hog hunting so a lot of places use a helicopter and having the 20" barrel will greatly increase on point after firing and should help with balance and bullet spin across the grains
I recently purchased a Sport 2 because I wanted something cheap and just a range toy. Out of all the entry level AR's, I picked up the MP Sport 2 for $499. At the local gun store where I shoot, they have a rental unit that has well over 10K rounds and it has never failed and the barrel still shoots fine. Mine has never malfunctioned or jammed once.

The fit and finish on my Sport 2 is also very good, no dings, scratches, blemishes. The upper and lower are tight and snug. My only gripe is the factory did not align the indexing tube perfectly so my handguard is slightly canted. The bolt carrier, however slides in and out of my receiver like butter so the mis alignment is not a problem for me. and the iron sights are perfect, didn't even have to zero it out of the box.

My Sport II is not a Noveske of course, but I will be willing to bet it will last a very long time. by the way I did modify my Sport II to the hilt. It even has a velocity 3.0 match trigger.
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Old 03-18-2017, 08:10 AM
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To OP You just got bombarded with info. For what your going to use your rifle for... just get what you like the only thing I would suggest is the middle of the road 1/8 twist. Also look at "Sportsman outdoor super store" before you purchase your rifle. They have some great deals and always free shipping. I have bought many guns from them with zero problems. Good Luck !
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