Best truck gun
- Thread starter gwes2003
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It toally depends on wha you are going to do with it. For me during Sept-Dec I always have a regular hunting bolt action and a .410 single shot. Never know when I might wan to take a detour and go hunting, or spot some grouse. In the winter I usually have a .223 bolt action. April rolls around and we are back into bear season so there is another hunting rifle in the truck. July I might have a shotgun or a .22 or WHY.
If it's a rifle that mostly just bangs around in the truck, I'd probably look at something cheap and reliable like an SKS.
If it's a rifle that mostly just bangs around in the truck, I'd probably look at something cheap and reliable like an SKS.
Hey guys thanks for all your opinions. The info everyone put forth has given me lots to consider. I didnt give exact info as to what "the gun" would be used for cause it'll change every time i'm out. Coyotes, deer, bear, even grouse! I really like the idea of a savage rifle shotgun combo. It sounds like the best of both worlds. If i dont find one in the next month or so a sporterized Enfield or sks will do just fine (I guess i'll just have to run the grouse over) and cost a lot less than my original idea of a marlin 1895. That being said keep the suggestions coming i still have 6 more spaces in my safe to fill and a rotation of guns to have ride along with me would be great
X2 on the BLR - Short, fast and quick ro load with the mag...................on the ranch had one in the truck in the seat cover slip for years other than that it was in the saddle scaboard on the by the B post.
I have a 6.5x55 M96 Mauser built into a "scout rifle". I put it together as my truck gun a few years ago and it works pretty well. It's quick to load with stripper clips and has enough power and accurracy to kill anything that may require it where I travel.
I have a 6.5x55 M96 Mauser built into a "scout rifle". I put it together as my truck gun a few years ago and it works pretty well. It's quick to load with stripper clips and has enough power and accurracy to kill anything that may require it where I travel.
What scope and base did you use?
Walt
gary olmstead
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- gatineau , quebec.
good truck gun,
i would bring my marlin 336 in .35remington with 200gr. ammo, good for coyote to moose as long as you keep it to under 150yds.
i would bring my marlin 336 in .35remington with 200gr. ammo, good for coyote to moose as long as you keep it to under 150yds.
A centerfire gun doesn't do much damage to a grouse unless you're shooting varmint grenades. Or just head shot them.
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Couple more suggestions - Mosin Nagant or Husquvarna 30-06 from trade ex. Also the 6.5x55 mauser 96 is a good idea too.
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