Five seven is an expensive solution looking for a problem IMO
That's how I feel about a lot of new cartridges really, from the past 20 years. I mean, how many cartridges do we actually need? holy crap.
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Five seven is an expensive solution looking for a problem IMO
paulWTAMU wrote:http://xkcd.com/927/I mean, how many cartridges do we actually need? holy crap.
Vrock wrote:I gotta say...a wood stocked M16A1 just doesn't look right. It just doesn't.
Vrock wrote:who fancy themselves master deer hunters.
cappa84 wrote:Why are people fascinated by guns?
I don’t mean for my question to have ‘smartass’ intentions, but I’d just like to know (especially from gun-owners) just what is it that you find fascinating about guns, or weapons in general?
paulWTAMU wrote:My wife is using a custom Savage 110 in .243 for her 1,000 yard shooting. We're going to see if she likes competition. Right now, it's a matter of paperwork & waiting on the membership list.If it's a bolt gun though....I'm leaning towards .243 or .25-06. Options would be a middle end Savage like a 110/111, a Tikka, or a CZ 557 or possibly a Ruger M77. Those I *can't* try before I buy, anyone used them all and have thoughts? I plan to google too, but hey, more data points.
Vrock wrote:Scoped bolts. I guess at some point, I'm going to want to buy one. I'm just not old enough yet.
Vrock wrote:Why a billet instead of a forged? I see billet stuff for much more money than forged. What's the hoopla? Forged is generally stronger material, too.
Pfft. Try hitting the bullseye at 100 yards with a 119 year old surplus Mauser bolt action with issue sights that are locked for a 300 meter zero. That's a real rifle, with history, and character, and one that takes time, skill, and practice to shoot well. These silly deer slayer guns with their fancy optics make it too easy.
Vrock wrote:The billet receiver does look very nice. Enjoy your new rifle.
paulWTAMU wrote:I'm extremely near sighted. My last prescription was 20/700 or 650. I'm correctable to 20/25 or thereabouts with glasses so I can drive (with corrective lenses obviously).