One of the features about firearms is personal preferance-old vs new if you like.Some people like semi automatic ''black'' rifles-and at the other end of the spectrum is old ,single shot stuff-blackpowder, rolling blocks,falling blocks etc.Theres something for everyone-I wouldn't take a a modern black rifle,if you gave it to me but lust over old rolling blocks,old .22's, and old swede bolt action rifles....some people hunt, some shoot paper and some just collect.Nobody is right or wrong-its just personal preferance Whats YOUR choice?
personal preferance-old vs new
- Thread starter ratherbefishin
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- Location
- St. Paul AB
I know m preferences have changed. When I first started shooting I was heavy into WW2 bolt guns. Slowly I moved back in time to the 19th Century. I like it there, and I think it's a place I'll be for the rest of my shooting days. Between CAS and BPCR Silhouette, and making distant steel plates go "Kerbong" at long distance, anything else is almost uncivilized. 
I do agree with tobako, the African calibres are wonderful, but I'd sooner have them on a double (like I could afford that) or a Ruger #1. I am however looking to fill my uncivilized side with a CZ-858. I can't be all peaches and cream you know. 
I do agree with tobako, the African calibres are wonderful, but I'd sooner have them on a double (like I could afford that) or a Ruger #1. I am however looking to fill my uncivilized side with a CZ-858. I can't be all peaches and cream you know. 
- Location
- West coast of Vancouver Island
Older the better. My oldest is 240 years old
- Location
- Dah Soo,ON
new age stainless bolt guns...that wood/blued with iron sights makes me queezy
My thoughts are that the poll results will be biased on the grounds that it is posted in the hunting and sporting arms section. Biased towards the hunting/sporting arms community that is. If the poll were posted in the black rifles section it would be biased in the other direction in favor of the black rifles.
That said, the only reason why I do not hunt with a black rifle or handgun is because the government, traditionally backed by a large following of hunters, has decided for me that I cannot for variously cited reasoning.
That said, the only reason why I do not hunt with a black rifle or handgun is because the government, traditionally backed by a large following of hunters, has decided for me that I cannot for variously cited reasoning.
I wondered which section to post it under-and agree it could be biased under sporting and hunting-but there is a fair amout of interest in using ''black rifles'' for hunting now-just as some of the new offerings in 22's are psuedo ''black rifles''.Personally, to me-and I know this is irrational,but a ''black rifle'' seems more geared to killing people than deer-yet I am well aware the old swede mausers I like so well,even the black powder rifles,or rolling blocks were once military weapons that evolved into hunting rifles -so each to his own I guess,and why I don't say one is ''better'' than the other
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I like them all, some more than others.
First criteria is "will I hunt with it?"
My preferences in hunting rifles is definitely stainless rifles with good quality synthetic stocks.
I'd buy an AR in a heartbeat if I could hunt with it
I like wood and blue shotguns, prefer sxs or O/U but I own a few pumps and one semi. Most of my shotgunning is either trap shooting or walking in decent weather for grouse, so I dont' mind taking a nice shotgun out.
I like the old single shot rifles, but know I'd never hunt with them. Wood has got to be reallllllly nice to make me think it's better looking than a good synthetic stock, and then I probably wouldn't want to beat the crap out of it, given the way I hunt, so I would leave it at home and never use it.
First criteria is "will I hunt with it?"
My preferences in hunting rifles is definitely stainless rifles with good quality synthetic stocks.
I'd buy an AR in a heartbeat if I could hunt with it
I like wood and blue shotguns, prefer sxs or O/U but I own a few pumps and one semi. Most of my shotgunning is either trap shooting or walking in decent weather for grouse, so I dont' mind taking a nice shotgun out.
I like the old single shot rifles, but know I'd never hunt with them. Wood has got to be reallllllly nice to make me think it's better looking than a good synthetic stock, and then I probably wouldn't want to beat the crap out of it, given the way I hunt, so I would leave it at home and never use it.
BigUglyMan
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- New Scotland
For hunting I have only used bolts, with the exception of one deer with a single shot and some gophers with my SAN. I'd shoot big game with my SAN if I had a load worked up for it (you can use a 223 for caribou up here).
I'm a handloader and hunting with a semi makes picking up my brass problematic. That's the only downside.
I'm a handloader and hunting with a semi makes picking up my brass problematic. That's the only downside.
- Location
- Sudbury, On
It's funny this comes up, I was just thinking of this the other day.
I'm HEAVY into tacticool guns, the few non-restricted variety (for now).
Yet, my main go-to varmint/small game gun is my Savage 93GL, wood/laminate stock with a cushy sling. I love it to pieces (my very first gun), and can't fathom changing anything about it.
Same thing for my Norc M14. I was going to change it to a synthetic stock... Then something took over me to re-finish the chu wood, and add the most basic UTG foreward rail for a ACOG knock-off. Simplicity, indeed!
Next guns are totally different, first up is a Mossberg Plinkster in pink camo, next will be a dedicated hunting rifle with a cheap tupperware stock I won't feel bad about beating up.
I'm HEAVY into tacticool guns, the few non-restricted variety (for now).
Yet, my main go-to varmint/small game gun is my Savage 93GL, wood/laminate stock with a cushy sling. I love it to pieces (my very first gun), and can't fathom changing anything about it.
Same thing for my Norc M14. I was going to change it to a synthetic stock... Then something took over me to re-finish the chu wood, and add the most basic UTG foreward rail for a ACOG knock-off. Simplicity, indeed!
Next guns are totally different, first up is a Mossberg Plinkster in pink camo, next will be a dedicated hunting rifle with a cheap tupperware stock I won't feel bad about beating up.
gunrunner100
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- NW Ontario
I bought mine when you could and then the gov't of the day restricted them.
My preference is European rifles, but hey, show me something shiny or cool and you got me.
Wrong Way
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Where's the BOTH choice? Does it have to be one or the other? Do you have to have a preference? I love 'em all....classic weatherby in high gloss blue and walnut, AR15's, modern bolts in stainless/laminate, O/U's SXS's Pumps, Semi's, Rolling blocks, falling blocks, break open, pistols, revolvers...I own/use/love every one of them....you might as well ask me which one of my kids I prefer
And BTW: .
Why exactly is that? Because they are plastic? Because they hold the same # of rounds as a remington 7400? Please explain....'cause in my (rational) world the "black rifle" seems more geared to killing paper than people.
That insinuation pisses me off....like we (target shooters) don't have enough problem dealing with public misconceptions fostered by the press.....now we gotta hear it from one of our own.....
And people wonder where the term "Fudd" comes from.....
ETA: And for the record, your beloved mausers likely HAVE killed someone....think about that next time you are focused on how a gun "looks"
And BTW: .
Why exactly is that? Because they are plastic? Because they hold the same # of rounds as a remington 7400? Please explain....'cause in my (rational) world the "black rifle" seems more geared to killing paper than people.
That insinuation pisses me off....like we (target shooters) don't have enough problem dealing with public misconceptions fostered by the press.....now we gotta hear it from one of our own.....
And people wonder where the term "Fudd" comes from.....
ETA: And for the record, your beloved mausers likely HAVE killed someone....think about that next time you are focused on how a gun "looks"
Applefarmer
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Lime Stone City
Lever action
- Location
- Ft. Mac. Alberta
Single shot or express gun for me, thank you very much!
Any shotgun will do however, (as long as it's a two barreld rig!)
Cat
Any shotgun will do however, (as long as it's a two barreld rig!)
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Greenhorse six
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Do I have to make a choice? I've got Half & Half.
like all the "CLASSICS" old and new.
like all the "CLASSICS" old and new.
....old bolts if I had to pick between the two.
I did handle an R-15 yesterday and was impressed. Would like to get one, work up some loads, and try it on coyotes.
But, cant take it into the field, and what a shame. I may still get one anyway, the guys at my club enjoy them.
I did handle an R-15 yesterday and was impressed. Would like to get one, work up some loads, and try it on coyotes.
But, cant take it into the field, and what a shame. I may still get one anyway, the guys at my club enjoy them.
Mount Sweetness
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Southern Ontario
Older, solid wood and metal, no plastic, no rust, no cracks, no gouges, no abuse. Craftsmanship. Strong design. Balance. Experienced guns in top condition. Zero quirky issues.
If I'm not impressed with the look and feel of a gun I won't hunt with it, won't even look at it.
If I'm not impressed with the look and feel of a gun I won't hunt with it, won't even look at it.
