Semi rifle
- Thread starter Denka
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An M14 with a 5rd short mag looks like any other hunting rifle (this is the theory behind why it wasn't prohibited, while the FAL and G3 were). Just leave the 5/20 at home if you don't want the attention.
True enough, there is a bit of weight to lug around, then again it does have more metal on it than a bolt gun, so what can you expect? A decent sling helps a lot.
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I'm going to go hard against the grain and say I like the Remington autoloaders. This is a board of firearms enthusiasts who know every scary tale about the 7400/750. It's also a forum with a lot of shooters who have never tried an auto and won't, because "well, everybody KNOWS they are inaccurate and jam up, yadda yadda." There is also a myopic, stupid idea some hunters have that if a hunter chooses an autoloading rifle, they have no intention of trying to make the first shot count. Some retard even put something in his sig line like "if you can't do it with one shot, use an auto".
Rem has sold over a million auto rifles. I don't own one, but would have no qualms about having one. I have fired several. None jammed, all were at least 300-yard deer accurate, and I found they fit me well and are a pleasure to shoot. They are a staple of deer camps across Canada and the U.S., and yes, even in the West.
I like the Browning as well, but it's pricier and the two I've tried didn't fit me as well as the Remingtons. Shot great, though.
Rem has sold over a million auto rifles. I don't own one, but would have no qualms about having one. I have fired several. None jammed, all were at least 300-yard deer accurate, and I found they fit me well and are a pleasure to shoot. They are a staple of deer camps across Canada and the U.S., and yes, even in the West.
I like the Browning as well, but it's pricier and the two I've tried didn't fit me as well as the Remingtons. Shot great, though.
Because the M14 is the only readily available .308 semi that isn't either a jammomatic POS, very expensive, or fugly.
Why choose a semi at all for big game hunting? If you need a follow up shot that fast, you're doing it all wrong.
I agree with you on that. I have friends who hunt like elder people who used to use Mossin or any other bolt action rifles and have as well at least one semi. As for me, I had several bolt action rifles. Now i have Mannlicher, always wanted to have. Now time for semi
It's not about what do you use to shoot, it's how you shoot Plus I used to have SKS, nice fella, but ammo wise, I had to let go after playing with it. Even precise rifles come in semi as well.As per hunting, I just looking around to get information and it always a good thing to have less weight on you.
Mount Sweetness
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- Southern Ontario
I am with Kilo.
I love my Remington 7400, fits me perfect, carries nice and has never let me down.
You see more of these at deer camp than any other rifle.
I love my Remington 7400, fits me perfect, carries nice and has never let me down.
You see more of these at deer camp than any other rifle.
I wouldn't lug one of those M14s to a dog fight. There's lots of better options for semis out there. IMO ... the best option for a semi isn't a semi at all. It be the remington 760/7600s.
Why not a semi? While I don't ever/won't ever use one, there are many 1000s out there in the hands of responsible hunters who don't need follow up shots. They just like the rifles which are as valid for hunting as the bolts I use.
If you don't need a follow up shot, then I could assume that you hunt with single shots for everything, otherwise you're doing it all wrong, right?
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Here we go, bring on the M14 lovers. Not that it's bad gun, but its a boat paddle compared to many of the semis discussed so far. Now I know these are great guns, but come on they are heavy and ungainly and lets not forget they were designed as a military weapon.
Do yourself a favour and look at an R1 or a BAR(minus the shortrac or longtrac as they are horrid)
I own both an R1 and a BAR Lightweight Stalker model and I am very pleased with both. The Benelli is very well made and a pleasure to carry, not to mention easy to take apart and clean. The BAR is rugged, reliable and very comfortable to shoot. Steer clear of Remington in this category. Benelli and Browning make excellent "hunting" semi autos and you can't go wrong with either. Cheers,
Patrick
Do yourself a favour and look at an R1 or a BAR(minus the shortrac or longtrac as they are horrid)
I own both an R1 and a BAR Lightweight Stalker model and I am very pleased with both. The Benelli is very well made and a pleasure to carry, not to mention easy to take apart and clean. The BAR is rugged, reliable and very comfortable to shoot. Steer clear of Remington in this category. Benelli and Browning make excellent "hunting" semi autos and you can't go wrong with either. Cheers,
Patrick
GameStalker30-06
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- Newfoundland
Try and find a used Browning BAR Safari mkII.. They sell for around $1200+ new. I am waiting for my new one to arrive in about another week or so.
Great looking, and have a very good following with the semi crowd.
Great looking, and have a very good following with the semi crowd.
You beat me to it.
I guess if one also leaves the house with more then one bullet for that one shot then they must be doing something wrong as well.
The reality is a semi is just another tool for a hunter to use to humanly harvest game animals, and they allow one a better chance at a follow up shot as one can retain the sight picture on the target and make mental adjustments as need be...and have less recoil.
Gee I wonder how many anti semi gun hunters have automatic transmissions in their trucks?
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blasted_saber
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Good grief, get off your high horse. If he wants a semi, good for him
This one had maybe 10 rounds through it when I got it. With 2 10 rd. mags, QD scope mount, fitted aluminum case, and the standard 3 rd. mag, about $2800 Cdn, about 5 years ago.
You can find them, but not too many in Kanada. More in Germany, a few in the U.S.
Gunsamerica, egun.de are good places to look. I think I actually got the lead for mine from a fellow Gunnut on this site.
No gas system, typical German/HK engineering, it's a machine...
You can find them, but not too many in Kanada. More in Germany, a few in the U.S.
Gunsamerica, egun.de are good places to look. I think I actually got the lead for mine from a fellow Gunnut on this site.
No gas system, typical German/HK engineering, it's a machine...
Amen. The Win 100 is a great rifle. Mine (.308) will group 5 shots well under an inch at 100 yards with iron sights if I do my part, excellent performance for a semi.
mine weighs 5kgs loaded ... heavy ? no
i use mine for hunting, lug it thru the bush, over hill and dale.
if anything i would call it manly, rather than heavy
M14 is a good choice.. for the $1000 price tag you have set you could get the rifle and reasonable optics, or a wad of ammo
madtrapper143
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I own a Remington 750 synthetic carbine in .308 Win. I have owned a Remington 750 carbine in .35 Whelen. I say I owned and own because it seems the Remington semis have gotten a bad rap by those who have never owned one. I did have a Remington 742 that had chattered the receiver and was a Jamomatic. The 7400 and 750 series have had that issue enginered out of the design. My .308 750 did jam about every mag until I put about 75 rounds through it. Each time I shot it the frequency of jamming became less. It now functions without a hitch and is very accurate. Seems some burrs and springs need a little breaking in. They do need to be kept clean as all guns should be kept. Do not discount the Remington 750 it is a good gun that needs to be cleaned and broken in. By the way the .35 Whelen 750 NEVER jammed when I sold it I had over 200 rounds through it. I sold it to pay some bills and the forum member that bought it still has it.
regards, Darryl
regards, Darryl
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- Stony Plain, Alberta
I have hunted with and shot many a semi. The m14 is a fantastic rifle, the Win100 is a pretty good rifle, the G3&FN were good rifles, the Remingtons were junk, the only semi I have left is the BAR. For a hunting rifle in semi, I would recommend a BAR.
