Gun Talk

[DirkDiggler]

On 10/16/2024 at 7:37 AM, M2 said:

May be picking this up Friday (still haggling), a Gen 1 Ruger American in 7.62x39 with a 16.12" barrel, 3x9 Cabela's scope, slotted flash hider and 5 and 10 rd magazines (it uses Mini-30 mags).  Why?  Boatloads of AK ammo sitting around doing nothing since I got into ARs earlier this year.  Plus, it makes for a decent short-to-mid distance (<200 yds) lightweight deer rifle!



I already have a Ruger American in .22 and love it.  I expect my experience will be the same if I get this rifle.

Awesome.  I have several Ruger Americans and enjoy each one; my favorite is my .308.  About 9 months ago I also bought a Ruger Mini 30, love that gun.  Would highly recommend picking one up if you get the chance.

[brabus]

11 hours ago, ClearedHot said:

Can't get the local dealer to answer my e-mails/calls.  Looks to be a great suppressor.

It’s my 3rd DA suppressor. They’re all awesome and excellent customer support. Not the only great suppressor company out there, but definitely recommend. 

[M2]

On 10/16/2024 at 8:37 AM, M2 said:

May be picking this up Friday (still haggling), a Gen 1 Ruger American in 7.62x39 with a 16.12" barrel, 3x9 Cabela's scope, slotted flash hider and 5 and 10 rd magazines (it uses Mini-30 mags).  Why?  Boatloads of AK ammo sitting around doing nothing since I got into ARs earlier this year.  Plus, it makes for a decent short-to-mid distance (<200 yds) lightweight deer rifle!



I already have a Ruger American in .22 and love it.  I expect my experience will be the same if I get this rifle.

We were still discussing a deal when the seller traded it.  Oh well, they are great rifles; but I already own a lot of great rifles!

I guess the money will go into my supressor fund!

[AirGuardianC141747]

On 10/19/2024 at 10:56 AM, DirkDiggler said:

Awesome.  I have several Ruger Americans and enjoy each one; my favorite is my .308.  About 9 months ago I also bought a Ruger Mini 30, love that gun.  Would highly recommend picking one up if you get the chance.

Ruger is a great manufacturer. May have been discussed, but now that the rejuvenated Marlins by Ruger are going strong I can highly recommend them - well at least two of the series so far. Had enough of my standard AR types a decade ago, then moved on to 308/7.62 black rifles, some long range hammers as well as an AK variant = Arsenal. Turns out I’m stuck on these Marlins now. Initially brought on board the 1895 SBL 45/70 to modify it closely to a Mad Pig Thumper. Darn thing was an amazing piece of work in natural form and I just couldn’t do it; however, when the Marlin 1894 - 357 version showed up BAM!!! the Ranger Point Precision hand guard materialized along with the new Magpul stock/internal storage/side quiver, Inforce light and Red dot. Staying away from chaps, but I need a horse as these lever actions are crazy fun to shoot. 45/70 doesn’t kick as much as it’s a push and it’s a blast. Definitely legal in 48 states maybe 49 if the boogie man comes. That 357 rifle puts up some velocity numbers vs a wheel gun and twice as much impact power when relating to ft/lbs. Might over penetrate, but you can adjust with the correct ammunition for home defense. Would I trust it - yes, is it my first choice - not with what’s already in the stable.

[DirkDiggler]

10 hours ago, AirGuardianC141747 said:

Ruger is a great manufacturer. May have been discussed, but now that the rejuvenated Marlins by Ruger are going strong I can highly recommend them - well at least two of the series so far. Had enough of my standard AR types a decade ago, then moved on to 308/7.62 black rifles, some long range hammers as well as an AK variant = Arsenal. Turns out I’m stuck on these Marlins now. Initially brought on board the 1895 SBL 45/70 to modify it closely to a Mad Pig Thumper. Darn thing was an amazing piece of work in natural form and I just couldn’t do it; however, when the Marlin 1894 - 357 version showed up BAM!!! the Ranger Point Precision hand guard materialized along with the new Magpul stock/internal storage/side quiver, Inforce light and Red dot. Staying away from chaps, but I need a horse as these lever actions are crazy fun to shoot. 45/70 doesn’t kick as much as it’s a push and it’s a blast. Definitely legal in 48 states maybe 49 if the boogie man comes. That 357 rifle puts up some velocity numbers vs a wheel gun and twice as much impact power when relating to ft/lbs. Might over penetrate, but you can adjust with the correct ammunition for home defense. Would I trust it - yes, is it my first choice - not with what’s already in the stable.

Nice.  I don’t have any Marlins, will have to check them out.  I did buy a Henry .357 lever action last year and really like it.

  I might go hog hunting in two weeks out in west Texas.  Thinking about taking my Springfield Saint Victor AR-10 for it.

[Lord Ratner]

Will you fuckers please stop talking about all the guns that I can't get out of my head once I've seen it? I'm still recovering from the Rattler.

 

I always toyed with the idea of getting a lever action, but it never even occurred to me that 357 Magnum was a good option. Since I'm not buying anything in a caliber I don't already own... 

 

And they are threaded? Damn it. 

[arg]

1 hour ago, Lord Ratner said:

Will you fuckers please stop talking about all the guns that I can't get out of my head once I've seen it? I'm still recovering from the Rattler.

 

I always toyed with the idea of getting a lever action, but it never even occurred to me that 357 Magnum was a good option. Since I'm not buying anything in a caliber I don't already own... 

 

And they are threaded? Damn it. 

And you can shoot .38 Special through it for the wife to practice.

[Lord Ratner]

2 hours ago, arg said:

And you can shoot .38 Special through it for the wife to practice.

Yup. And it'll be even quieter with a can. 

 

The PTR Vent 1 is calling to me.

[brabus]

10 hours ago, DirkDiggler said:

don’t have any Marlins, will have to check them out.

Don’t get a Remington-manufactured one (called “Remlins”), roughly 2007-2020 manufactured. Get a 2006 or earlier with a “JM” stamp…or get one of the new ones from Ruger. 
 

Leverguns are awesome. 45-70 Marlin is my favorite, killed many things with that. Next project is a Winchester 1895 rebarreled to 35 Whelen - need a woods gun that I can still reach out 2-250 yds (45-70 is a great gun at 100 yds and in).

 

[AirGuardianC141747]

Also, I’m screwed in the old western movie reach back memorabilia watching these lever action movie heroes go to town. Even the opening of the series “The Rifleman” starts out just daring you to not buy one of these lever actions to include a live cocking plus stare down at the end. Unsure why he does it as he’s out of ammo, but undeniably cool. I dare you Lord Ratner to watch 30 secs of the opening scene. You will hunt me down with one.

Definitely placed a time stamp on myself and it was worth it.

Edited 21 hours ago by AirGuardianC141747

[arg]

First gun I bought was the Winchester 30.30. Going out of business sale in Columbus GA. $59.95 cash out the door with two boxes of shells. Still have it. This was in 1977 BTW. I like carrying it in the woods better than my Remington 700s.

[M2]

9 hours ago, AirGuardianC141747 said:

Also, I’m screwed in the old western movie reach back memorabilia watching these lever action movie heroes go to town. Even the opening of the series “The Rifleman” starts out just daring you to not buy one of these lever actions to include a live cocking plus stare down at the end. Unsure why he does it as he’s out of ammo, but undeniably cool. I dare you Lord Ratner to watch 30 secs of the opening scene. You will hunt me down with one.

Definitely placed a time stamp on myself and it was worth it.

I loved that opening scene, it was the main reason I bought a lever action rifle!
 

 

[Lord Ratner]

37 minutes ago, M2 said:

I loved that opening scene, it was the main reason I bought a lever action rifle!