Dream rifles???

[sgt.207]

A Winchester 100 carbine in 358winchester

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

A remington Model 700 in 308

 

[longranger]

After a divorce nearly 20 years ago I have been able to acquire mostly all I desire in both handgun and long gun.
I just want one or two of each,as I learn more about guns my "grail" guns change.I have several Shiloh Sharps that fill any desire for a "money gun"they are simply the best semi-production rifle made in America bar none !I am waiting for Shiloh to come out with their 1877 Sharps action then a 45-100 34" round barrel Creedmoor rifle will be in the works.

 

[bxny10455]

I have two of three rifles I always wanted, the SOCOM & M1A Scout. Someday I'll buy the Barrett 416.


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- "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety"- Benjamin Franklin

 

[feralmerril]

I have always liked what I call "Sweetheart" rifles. To me a sweetheart is light, fast handeling, light recoiling and attractive rifle. I have a number of lever action winchesters, browning and 92 copy rifles that qualify. Usualy most bolts are too cluby, heavy and slow for me to fall in love with. I have a number of bolt actions, but this browning safari in .308 for a bolt action pretty much fills the bill.

 

[feralmerril]

Here is another favorite. It was dads. Just a cheap remington 740 in 30-06. Has a lyman peep. I have other more exspendsive rifles and just set this one in back the safe when dad died in 2003. Last year I finaly took it to the range to bench test. I got a big surprise! It was about as accurate as some of my bolts with scopes! Dad shot his last nice buck with it in his mid 80s. Dad put a pad on it for LOP and recoil and fits me well too. He had the peep put on, he never was into scopes.
This gun fills the sweetheart bill. It`s light, fast handeling and accurate. For some reason the recoil isnt felt as much as you would think for a 30-06. Guess they made them in 270 and others too.
The thing is, I belive these remington pumps are overlooked sleepers. Many people I belive overlook them with the idea they must be less accurate than a bolt action. I say anyone probley can shoot them as accurate as any bolt in a hunting or defense situation. Also they are fast for repeat shots, just behind a auto, faster than a lever and much faster than a bolt. They have a detachable magazine, you could carry a extra or get a extended one. They are lighter and faster handeling than any bolt ever made. Best of all, they are cheap!

 

[Maximumbob54]

I hear this about many of the older 740 and autos that look very similar. The newer models are not getting the same thing said about them. Curious as to what changed.

 

[feralmerril]

The new ones arent cheap, $650s. I dug up this old thread here on them that is interesting. I would look for a cheaper older one.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/lounge/89953-remington-7600-carbines.html

Centerfire Rifle - Model 7600 - Remington Centerfire Rifles

 

[Maximumbob54]

740... 7400...

750... 7500...

760... 7600...

I know pump vs. auto but what's the deal on the crazy numbering??? I know I would like a pump that is decent in a good solid plain jane like .243 or .308 and an auto in a match but for the opposite caliber. I guess the key is just buy older the better...

 

[badguybuster]

A 16" AR in 357 mag would just plain tickle me too death!!!

 

[feralmerril]

I was raised in wisconsin. Deer season is bitter cold there. A number of times I heard of failures do to autos freezing up because they were too heavly oiled or greased. In fact that happened to dad with this 30-06 browning I have. My uncle died and left me this one. I left it home and dad took it deer hunting and it happened to him. This one uncle bought the first year they came out way back in the 50s or early 60s. This one has a very early low first year number, a beligan browning. I have others I use and really havent shot it much.

 

[Maximumbob54]

A 16" AR in 357 mag would just plain tickle me too death!!!

While that is right out of left field, I have to agree... That would be an interesting rifle. I keep looking at a .458 Socom for the same reason.

I was raised in wisconsin. Deer season is bitter cold there. A number of times I heard of failures do to autos freezing up because they were too heavly oiled or greased. In fact that happened to dad with this 30-06 browning I have. My uncle died and left me this one. I left it home and dad took it deer hunting and it happened to him. This one uncle bought the first year they came out way back in the 50s or early 60s. This one has a very early low first year number, a beligan browning. I have others I use and really havent shot it much.

My grandfather used to take his BAR elk hunting in (wait for it...) Elko, NV and would complain about his wd40 locking up his gun. I think the same issue was with the M1 Garand in Korea until they went to a graphite based grease. I would do the same with any auto I took into the cold. I have my Dad's .30-06 BAR Safari and if I go back to NV I may use it when hunting next time. The new aluminum models just do nothing for me.

 

[Sprefix]

SRC and my "just over 6 lbs Thumper"

Browning 1886 SRC in .45-70

..................Kimber 8400 Montana in .325 WSM--17" barrel and LER scope....220grains at 2700FPS. AMD-65 is my favorite AK variant

 

[jkc]

Since it's "dream" rifle, here's what I'd like ---

38" or less overall length, maximum 6lbs, loaded, with target size optics, bolt action able to accept highcap mags or flush fit mags, zero exterior maintenance finishes, short cartridge with minimum .300 Win Mag ballistics, recoil-free technology, 1/2 MOA acurracy, superb trigger, suppressed, and inexpensive as well. Where does the line form?

 

[feralmerril]

Sure sounds like a challange to physics! Maybe some kind of gas system to reverse or route the recoil to straight forward? Also how about some type of sighting system that once the target is selected the rifle wont fire untill its pointing straight on for a hit?

 

[BSkerj]

I put down my deposit on a Shiloh Sporter #1 45/70 last Nov. It is still on the wait list to build. Almost have the funds all saved..just waiting for the letter of completion, maybe several more months. It will be my once in a lifetime rifle.

 

[Revolver M65]

Mine would be the savage 99 chamberd in .308 winchester

 

[hatt]

I don't really have a dream rifle but I messed around a few years ago and missed something pretty close. Marlin 1895 LTD in .45-70. Octagon barrel with full mag. Tang sight. And the kicker, a pistol grip. I still haven't found another one. Of course the dream version wouldn't have the safety or warning label. And maybe in .356.

 

[bushmaster1313]

Dakota Model 10

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[Maximumbob54]

I have two of three rifles I always wanted, the SOCOM & M1A Scout. Someday I'll buy the Barrett 416.


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- "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety"- Benjamin Franklin

How do you feel about your Socom 16? I bought one and I hate to say it but I'm not so impressed. I keep thinking of trading it off but know I would miss it unless the right deal walked up to me and just slapped me in the face.