Starting out - Need a rifle
- Thread starter sharp21
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Mauser GDog
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They are classed as restricted firearms, so you will need to get your Restricted License and join a range. You can only shoot it at approved ranges and must follow the proper procedures when transporting it to and from ranges. You could build your own approved range on your property, but it's a huge undertaking.
Buy the M14 since you know you want it, then get the AR in the future. It sounds like most guys progress to the AR eventually, but you need that M14!
I just bought my first, used. Picking it up Saturday morning! I say 'first' because having more than 1 will ensure I retain my manhood.
The Kurgan
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- Steel Town and The Peg
Hi sharp21.
I'm in the same boat with you right now, about to take the plunge and try service rifle this year at Borden. I too will be using the M14 for my first year, knowing all the pros and cons. The cost of ammo will be a factor, but for one year I can swing it and plan to collect the brass when I can and try my hand at reloading starting next winter.
Just got my RPal, but it won't be ready for this spring, so I plan to wait until next winter to even entertain the idea of an AR15 or similar for service rifle, and even then it will depend on how much I enjoy the M14 in these events.
I plan to shoot it with irons for a few sessions before scoping it, and plan on being equipped with a 1.5-4x for my first service rifle attempt.
You won't find any M14 mags on EE because I will get them first if they come up!
I share your excitement to try this, and will keep track of what you post here regarding your setup. I hope to see you on the range someday, will be easy to spot the guys with the .308's!
Good luck.
I have about 29 rounds of once fired .308 brass, half of what went down the bore of my (your) M305, if you want them. 19 casings of American Eagle and 10 casings of Prvi Partizan. The remaining 31 were lost in the snow at the local range. She's about as used as a day old pillow.
