Just curious, what are the guidelines you adhere to when selecting a firearm. I know a lot of people post a wide array of guns on here of all varieties. It seems some people like a style (tactical), some people like a certain brand and some people shop by affordabity. just wonder what criteria you select by. I have to admit it has become harder and harder for me to fnd firearms I really like, since guns seems to be getting going the synthetic, stainless path and I have very classic taste and a love for lightweight trim guns in nice walnut, which can be tough to find and costly when you do. I also like mauser type actions although lever guns are starting to intrigue me. But I guess everything goes in cycles. Looking forward to yalls repsonses. My next rifle will be a marlin 1894. What will be your next gun purchase?
Gun selection
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My next gun purchase will either be a lever action 44mag, preferably a Winchster, or a shotgun for turkey...wife permitting.
What drives in what I select is reputation and price. Selection of guns probably runs more traditional vs high tech, if it looks good in a set of antlers....
What drives in what I select is reputation and price. Selection of guns probably runs more traditional vs high tech, if it looks good in a set of antlers....
TiminTN
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redblood said:
If made by Remington, and will accept Lapua brass I`m in.
I select my firearms by reliabilty,durability and quality..I do alot of searching on the net before I buy one,I mostly search for durability,I don't want a firearm that is gonna be all lose and wore out after a 1000rnds..
My next purchase will be either a Marlin 1894 in 44mag like you,or a Ruger GP100...Not sure yet,but I had a 1894,and sold it,I miss it dearly..
My next purchase will be either a Marlin 1894 in 44mag like you,or a Ruger GP100...Not sure yet,but I had a 1894,and sold it,I miss it dearly..
Model70Man
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redblood said:
I'm not going to buy any more rifles this year.....I think.
When I purchase a rifle I think about the application I want to use it for or to fill a niche such as a woods gun, beanfield gun, mountain gun, or for nostalgia like a Pre-64 M70. Of course there is going to be some overlap for each application depending on the firearm.
Then again, my last 2 rifles I bought were out of sheer greed. I had to have them because you cannot find them (Left hand stainless Winchester M70's). I didn't care about the price.
So for me, I would say there are numerous reasons or guidelines why I buy rifles.
rdl65
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I think my next rifle purchase will be a Remington 700 SPS Tactical AAC-SD. I seem to like the tactical rifles Remington has to offer.
I have sold most of my rifles in various calibers just so I don't have to reload for them. If it isn't a .223, .243 or a .308 I am not interested. I spend a lot more time at the range than I use to and I don't like to shoot a rifle that the recoil is unbearable. And lets face it a .243 or .308 will kill a deer just as quickly as .300WM if you hit it right. I think the extra range time will help with shot placement.
I have sold most of my rifles in various calibers just so I don't have to reload for them. If it isn't a .223, .243 or a .308 I am not interested. I spend a lot more time at the range than I use to and I don't like to shoot a rifle that the recoil is unbearable. And lets face it a .243 or .308 will kill a deer just as quickly as .300WM if you hit it right. I think the extra range time will help with shot placement.
My "gun guy" has five mint Colt Pythons, Probably gonna grab one of those next. He also has an unfired Remy 700 BDL w/an engraved reciever & mag floor w/some of the nicest wood I've ever seen on a production gun. The Colt or that will be my next. First & foremost I go by brand quality and rep. No Taurus, Jennings or anything like that, EVER. Then I read reviews and watch youtube and if I like what I see I might try it out.
I had bought mine used from a pawn shop..IT was one of the older models,pre saftey model I think,wood was very nice to be as old as it was, had a few dings here and there but nothing major,was still a good looking gun..As for shooting, it shot excellent..It would shoot 1 hole groups at 50 yds with winchester 240gr JHP's..Im serious,it was a tack driver..I never did shoot it much at 100yds to see what it did at that distance,but at 50yds,it would shoot 1 hole groups or all holes touching..redblood said:
Right now I'm pretty much only interested in bolt actions. I like lightweight rifles, natural or laminated wood stocks, and I prefer stainless over blued.
Don't know what my next purchase will be, but a Kimber 84M or Remington Mountain are possiblities. Chambeirng would be something I don't already have, so maybe .257 Roberts, 7X57, or 6.5 Swede.
Don't know what my next purchase will be, but a Kimber 84M or Remington Mountain are possiblities. Chambeirng would be something I don't already have, so maybe .257 Roberts, 7X57, or 6.5 Swede.
I'm not really a rifle person, but I love shotguns. I will never ever buy a used semi-auto from anyone..period. I narrow down what I like by past experiences with performance and overall look/reliability. If I have'nt owned it, I will give it the benefit of a doubt unless it is an absurdly cheap semi auto. I learned a long time ago, you get what you pay for, sure your 350.00 new semi auto may shoot flawlessly now, but whats it goin to do in 5+ years? Probably be a 350.00 single shot. jmo from my own experiences.
IMO benelli's will never be in my house, owned a lemon and the lousiest customer service on the planet. I've seen berettas fail in bad conditions, but I am open to new stuff that may be available that are different models. I watched a new franchi basically fall apart in a duck blind one day. The old "light as a feather" franchi's are awesome though. Never shot a winchester shotgun, so I'm open to them.
Basically a remington pump (wingmaster, special purpose, or express) have never failed me one time. And old humpback brownings are awesome. I will drool anytime I see an old "light 12" or a "light 20". I'm a sucker for small gauge shotguns also, 28's and 410's. I've sold about 15 guns in my life and with the exception of the benelli and one rifle, I wish I had all my shotguns back, from the Rem SP-10 to the Mossberg 410. Presently I'm looking a for browning o/u.
The way I see it, you've got one chance to impress me a shotgun so it better not be a POS because I will remember it and never buy another.
IMO benelli's will never be in my house, owned a lemon and the lousiest customer service on the planet. I've seen berettas fail in bad conditions, but I am open to new stuff that may be available that are different models. I watched a new franchi basically fall apart in a duck blind one day. The old "light as a feather" franchi's are awesome though. Never shot a winchester shotgun, so I'm open to them.
Basically a remington pump (wingmaster, special purpose, or express) have never failed me one time. And old humpback brownings are awesome. I will drool anytime I see an old "light 12" or a "light 20". I'm a sucker for small gauge shotguns also, 28's and 410's. I've sold about 15 guns in my life and with the exception of the benelli and one rifle, I wish I had all my shotguns back, from the Rem SP-10 to the Mossberg 410. Presently I'm looking a for browning o/u.
The way I see it, you've got one chance to impress me a shotgun so it better not be a POS because I will remember it and never buy another.
My next gun purchase will be a Lyman Great Plains rifle in a flintlock rifle. But I will need to sell a shotgun before I can do this.
mr.big
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I try and get the best I can for the job I will use it for,,
a retrohillbilly
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Bolt action, good ol' efficient calibers , like jakeway's 6.5x55,257 Roberts. Rem 700's hard to beat,lots of 'smiths are adept at blueprinting actions if you want to jump it up to the next level. Nothing against Ruger 77, love the old Winchester 70'S Too!!!! Wish it didn't cost so much to tool up with a new rig.
mr.big said:
That is exactly what I try to do. I dont impulse buy on guns or optics. I save my money for as long as it takes to get what I want. I usually like less popular calibers since I reload, so finding factory ammo is a non factor. I like blued and walnut, but I also have a few stainless and synthetic rifles for my lightweight rifles. Next on my list is a .260, it will either be another Kimber, a custom Win 70 or a Sako.
mr.big
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my next wish list is a 260 also,,DPMS
bobthebowhunter
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a few things I'm wanting to put in the safe
Remington 700 SPS tactical in .223 (for fun and yotes)
Ruger M77 in .308 (for deer)
some kind of lever action in .22mag
XD service model in 9mm
Berreta 92F stainless
xd will probly come first
Remington 700 SPS tactical in .223 (for fun and yotes)
Ruger M77 in .308 (for deer)
some kind of lever action in .22mag
XD service model in 9mm
Berreta 92F stainless
xd will probly come first
megalomaniac
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I'll buy every rem 700 that's priced too cheap.
I never go out looking for another longgun, but they still seem to find me
I never go out looking for another longgun, but they still seem to find me
stik
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if i am shopping for a gun i have a particular caliber in mind. sometimes you run across those deals you can't pass up regardless of caliber or action.
I am a bolt action dude. I have a Rem 700 syn stocked 270 long action win. i bought both of my sons Rem Model 7 stainless rifles , one in 308 and the other in 243. Both Synthetics...I am now looking at purchasing a recent manufactured Winchester Extreme weather Model 70 in the newer .270 WSM. Again Stainless and features the famed Mauser extractor rather than the forced feed. Fluted barrel....this hoss kicks and promises moa acurracy. Will post pics. Do you get the impression i love Syn stocks and stainless?
FLTENNHUNTER1
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I base my firearm choice on the need at hand. For instance, I like to pick weapons that have dual purposes. A good example would be a model 29 with a 8 3/8" barrel. When you run out of ammo, you can always use it to pistol whip your enemy.
