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Semi-automatic rifle
« on: February 22, 2017, 06:49:25 PM »
If this law gets passes this year what rifles are you  going to use?
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Re: Semi-automatic rifle
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2017, 08:10:57 PM »
Was thinking about a Rock River Arms Fred Eichler series AR. I may just stick with my bolt action though. The more I think about it, the semi auto only makes sense for daytime hunting. A missed shot at night is usually game over. I think having a quick follow up shot in the dark would only equal another miss. Just my opinion.
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Re: Semi-automatic rifle
« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2017, 08:30:24 PM »
I will still use the same old rifles.

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Re: Semi-automatic rifle
« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2017, 08:31:20 PM »
This will more then likely get me deported but im still a firm believer in one shot one kill. It is how I was raised and its how im going to raise my kids. Sorry but its just my opion.

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Re: Semi-automatic rifle
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2017, 08:41:21 PM »
Right now I still am going to use my CZ 17 rem and 17 hornet for night hunting fox.
But I do have a Rem. Modle 742  243 semi automatic rifle with a Halo sight I might use for daytime coyotes if leagle.
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Re: Semi-automatic rifle
« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2017, 09:09:13 PM »
 >:( >:( >:( OK I bought a Ruger Mini-14 in anticipation of the law getting past, which it did. Now I'm waiting for the PGC to tell me what seasons I can use it. My only intent was for predators and Ground Grizz. 8) 8) 8)
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Re: Semi-automatic rifle
« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2017, 09:26:07 PM »
That could be fun for Ground Grizz.
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Re: Semi-automatic rifle
« Reply #7 on: February 22, 2017, 09:48:37 PM »
Think an AR in .204 is what I'm going to piece together.
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Re: Semi-automatic rifle
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2017, 07:43:32 AM »
Same guns.  CZ .17 Hornet, Browning ABolt Micro Hunter in .22 hornet and 204.  That is until I get enough money to build an AR.  Foxhound, I like the Fred Eichler series also.  Just not sure if I want to spend that kind of money.  The Daniel Defense Ambush V7 Pro has my eye also. 
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« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2017, 09:21:48 AM »
L4F,  the Eichler series does have a hefty price tag. I'm going to take a look at the Daniel Defense. I'm not familiar with that model.
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Re: Semi-automatic rifle
« Reply #10 on: February 23, 2017, 12:15:16 PM »
Do your home work on AR,s. You can build your own after you purchase the lower. You can go cheap or build the best one just how you want it.
I kicked around for a while. I just do not like how an AR feels when carrying it in hunting situations. I had a Colt AR-15 in 223 and messed around with it for a couple years just never liked it as much as a regular wood and metal rifle.
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Re: Semi-automatic rifle
« Reply #11 on: February 23, 2017, 03:50:27 PM »
Ernie, get your hands on a Ruger Mini-14... ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) Composite or wood..
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Re: Semi-automatic rifle
« Reply #12 on: February 23, 2017, 04:05:44 PM »
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Why? I have a remington 243 semi automatic and I like this caliber for coyotes.
What cal. is your Ruger?
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Re: Semi-automatic rifle
« Reply #13 on: February 23, 2017, 06:04:56 PM »
L4F,  the Eichler series does have a hefty price tag. I'm going to take a look at the Daniel Defense. I'm not familiar with that model.

Building your own is the way to go. They want high dollar for ones like the Eichler or DD etc..You could piece one together over time and search for deals. I built a nice .223 like that and it cost half what a comparable one  would have cost me.
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Re: Semi-automatic rifle
« Reply #14 on: February 23, 2017, 08:20:45 PM »
Im going to use my AR 556 Diamondback that I've upgraded ...and im building a lower for a 22 mag upper....
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