Exactly +1!
The original poster wants to hunt deer with his prospective new semi-auto rifle, not go into battle! Who in the he*l wants to lug around a 9 pound (or more) M1 while deer hunting?
Favorite all-around semi-auto rifle
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The original poster wants to hunt deer with his prospective new semi-auto rifle, not go into battle! Who in the he*l wants to lug around a 9 pound (or more) M1 while deer hunting?
Gutpile Charlie
US Veteran
The U.S. Rifle Cal .30 M1...hands down...end of discussion.
Rifle is spendy but the spares are not. Joe
gunsmith11
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I will just stay with my winchester model 88 with peep sight, its accurate, and reliable and in .308
I'm happy with the M1 Carbine. It is short, light, and accurate (once you get used to the peep sights). I decided not to put a scope on it, I just couldn't stand to drill and tap it, since I got it from my grandfather. I don't really use it a lot, but it is certainly a neat little rifle. I prefer the 20 round mags in it, as the larger ones tend to hit, hang, snag, etc on anything and everything when I use them. Good luck!
bmcgilvray
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It's a tough call for me but I'll have to say the M1
I'm awfully fond of the M1 Carbine though. I grew up shooting one and have a lot of respect for it.
The AR 15 is one of my least favorite semi-auto rifles.
I'm awfully fond of the M1 Carbine though. I grew up shooting one and have a lot of respect for it.
The AR 15 is one of my least favorite semi-auto rifles.
Spotteddog
Member
Solemn nod...
Snapping Twig
Member
Ruger Mini 30.
I like handloads of 150g NBT over 23.5g H4198 for 2100fps at the muzzle. Hits with authority, light to pack. Mine's VERY accurate.
I like handloads of 150g NBT over 23.5g H4198 for 2100fps at the muzzle. Hits with authority, light to pack. Mine's VERY accurate.
The M1 carbine is short/light, easy to carry all day and at 100 yards quite accurate.
30 carbine ammo is still somewhat affordable as well.
Get the Garand and the Carbine and share in American history too!
Peter.
30 carbine ammo is still somewhat affordable as well.
Get the Garand and the Carbine and share in American history too!
Peter.
84CJ
US Veteran
I am fond of the AR,s and M1's are grand. But for some strange reason I pick up my OLD model Ruger Deer Slayer 44 carbine. Biggest problem is whice one Peep sites or scope. I really like them both. No deer has ever walked or ran away.
Another vote for the M-1 Garand.
The previous comment about modern 30-06 ammo causing damage to the op-rod is true.
The trick is to install an adjustable gas plug.
Easy to do.
Open it up all the way on initial firing and close it down just enough to cycle the rifle.
The previous comment about modern 30-06 ammo causing damage to the op-rod is true.
The trick is to install an adjustable gas plug.
Easy to do.
Open it up all the way on initial firing and close it down just enough to cycle the rifle.
Just to update all of you fine gentlemen who offered opinions and to thank you once again. My homework is done and although the new toys tempt me, I am ordering a M1 Garand AND a M1 Carbine from CMP (Service Grade). That's the biggest stretch I could make with my pocketbook.
They will look mighty nice in my gun rack along with my MOD 98 Mauser and Mosin-Nagant (both with bayonets).
I hope they don't sell out before my order gets in.
kind regards,
marion
They will look mighty nice in my gun rack along with my MOD 98 Mauser and Mosin-Nagant (both with bayonets).
I hope they don't sell out before my order gets in.
kind regards,
marion
Da Old Bear
US Veteran
Did somebody mention a BAR? This one counts .... it's a semi. The M1 is a "parts gun" built on a CMP, barreled receiver a couple of years ago.
Faulkner
Member
I have several M1 Garands in my collection and I love 'em, but I don't think they are a good "all around" semi-auto.
Both the SKS and AK clone have been suggested, they're good semi-auto's and the 7.62x39 is a effective all around defensive and hunting round.
But for me, also as suggested, I'd go with a carbine. I like both the Ruger PC4 and M1 carbine, and I lean a little more towards the PC4 because of ammo commonality with my Glock 23 in .40 S&W. The PC4 is plenty accurate out to 100 yards, takes standard Ruger P series handgun magazines plus 20 and 30 round magazines are available for it. Would do well as a home defense weapon, and could be used for close in deer hunting up to 50 - 60 yards.
Both the SKS and AK clone have been suggested, they're good semi-auto's and the 7.62x39 is a effective all around defensive and hunting round.
But for me, also as suggested, I'd go with a carbine. I like both the Ruger PC4 and M1 carbine, and I lean a little more towards the PC4 because of ammo commonality with my Glock 23 in .40 S&W. The PC4 is plenty accurate out to 100 yards, takes standard Ruger P series handgun magazines plus 20 and 30 round magazines are available for it. Would do well as a home defense weapon, and could be used for close in deer hunting up to 50 - 60 yards.
Now I Know it's not a semi-auto, but an old school lever gun carries a lot of ammo and can be fired relatively quick with a little practice. 30-30's are around $500 in nice shape. Sorry for the late post, good luck with your purchase. I have an M1A and love it.
odjoe
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