General Purpose or Practical Rifles?
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Ardent
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The sentimental part of me loves my Model 70 .375, for most things I do, it’s still the best choice. The practical side for work guns really doesn’t care as long as they’re clean handling and snag free, light as they can be for the chambering. You won’t find me carrying a Tavor, though if it works for somebody no judgement.
I could see a .308 Valmet carbine being a handy tool, a more bushed Valmet Hunter with a heavier barrel. The G3 and FAL are that, and I sure saw a lot of them in general purpose rifle use in Africa.
Count only ammunition you have on hand. I don't care if it's factory or reloads. But do not count rounds at the LGS or further up the supply chain, and likewise don't count what you could reload if you got around to it.
Ardent
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So when exactly does the world end by your calculation?
"The majority is never right. Never, I tell you! That's one of these lies in society that no free and intelligent man can help rebelling against. Who are the people that make up the biggest proportion of the population -- the intelligent ones or the fools?"
Henrik Ibsen, An Enemy of the People
Ardent
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Until the zombies come through the wall it’s still relevant that you can pull into a store in Fort Smith NWT, Bulawayo Zimbabwe, or downtown Vancouver and buy .308 / 7.62 NATO when nothing else is on the shelf. It’s a neat trick.
I’d lathe turn good monos 4 thou off the side as well was the plan, or maybe a swaging die.
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I’d still take a .308 Ruger scout over a No.5, with the exception of striper clips it’s essentially a better modern version with better options available. A real recoil pad, better optic mounting, 3,5,10 rd mag availability, multiple stock options of synthetic/laminate/hardwood, better peep sights, stainless or blued.
I love an Enfield and the .303brit but the Ruger is a better rifle and in a cartridge you can find pretty much everywhere in more bullet weights, easier to load for and plenty effective within the 400m range.
Just don't misload the semi rimmed cartridges into the No.5 magazine. You can get a failure to feed if you do.
TBS I'm sorry I sold my all matching Shirley No.5.........
Most of my rifles are " practical" rifles
I could make do with a 20" carbine in 308. Prefer CRF but not an absolute must. 2-7power scope sitting really low and backup irons. I like floor plates so there is never anything to loose. Modify the extractor face to allow the bolt to close on a round single loaded into the chamber and your good to go. Anyone who preps thinking of taking on a battalion and needing huge mag capacity is ridiculous imo as no matter what you dont have a chance up against any form of trained troops...if its zombies your prepping for.....zombies aren't real lol. In any other instance if you cant get it done with 5 on tap +a few extra single fed your probably not gonna make it anyways. Fun concept though and practical rifles make fantastic huntong rigs..
I could make do with a 20" carbine in 308. Prefer CRF but not an absolute must. 2-7power scope sitting really low and backup irons. I like floor plates so there is never anything to loose. Modify the extractor face to allow the bolt to close on a round single loaded into the chamber and your good to go. Anyone who preps thinking of taking on a battalion and needing huge mag capacity is ridiculous imo as no matter what you dont have a chance up against any form of trained troops...if its zombies your prepping for.....zombies aren't real lol. In any other instance if you cant get it done with 5 on tap +a few extra single fed your probably not gonna make it anyways. Fun concept though and practical rifles make fantastic huntong rigs..
