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Yes, I absolutely loved the 6.5 when I was playing around with it, it had a modified sight and the accuracy was absolutely delicious. Even though I know how to handle them, I just don't want people to think it's presumptuous of a somewhat novice to have such a big gun.If you are wanting to have a rifle for smaller big game hunting, then the 6.5x55 Swedish is perfect. I myself owned one, and it was my first high power rifle. A little customized job done by my gunsmith father of a Mauser M1896. Took the barrel down a bit, turned down the bold handle, drilled and tapped for a scope, fiberglass stock, etc.
Ah, private apts. Well, shouldn't be as big of a deal, then.Trytostaydead wrote:Yes, I absolutely loved the 6.5 when I was playing around with it, it had a modified sight and the accuracy was absolutely delicious. Even though I know how to handle them, I just don't want people to think it's presumptuous of a somewhat novice to have such a big gun.If you are wanting to have a rifle for smaller big game hunting, then the 6.5x55 Swedish is perfect. I myself owned one, and it was my first high power rifle. A little customized job done by my gunsmith father of a Mauser M1896. Took the barrel down a bit, turned down the bold handle, drilled and tapped for a scope, fiberglass stock, etc.
No, I don't think my school has a gun locker.. it's a Univeristy of California school, damn liberal hippies.. LOL. But no, I'm living in private apartments right off of campus so it's more of the bitch who's my manager I'm more scared of.
But right across the street from the campus police, lol. Anyways, you had it since 11 or 12? Good lord, that thing is big! Maybe because I'm Asian.. but still, it's a big gun! But yes, I see the 6.5's on sale for $250 on average. Though ammunition does seem rather costly.Ah, private apts. Well, shouldn't be as big of a deal, then.
Trytostaydead wrote:But right across the street from the campus police, lol. Anyways, you had it since 11 or 12? Good lord, that thing is big! Maybe because I'm Asian.. but still, it's a big gun! But yes, I see the 6.5's on sale for $250 on average. Though ammunition does seem rather costly.Ah, private apts. Well, shouldn't be as big of a deal, then.
It's none of the campus police's business if you have a rifle. Now, your landlord might be concerned, but that is another issue.Trytostaydead wrote:But right across the street from the campus police, lol. Anyways, you had it since 11 or 12? Good lord, that thing is big! Maybe because I'm Asian.. but still, it's a big gun! But yes, I see the 6.5's on sale for $250 on average. Though ammunition does seem rather costly.Ah, private apts. Well, shouldn't be as big of a deal, then.
There is a place out of Georgia called Georgia Arms that usually has some good prices on ammuntion. Go buy a Shotgun News or other gun and gun parts trading classifieds paper/magazine and look through it.Sea Skimmer wrote:Trytostaydead wrote:But right across the street from the campus police, lol. Anyways, you had it since 11 or 12? Good lord, that thing is big! Maybe because I'm Asian.. but still, it's a big gun! But yes, I see the 6.5's on sale for $250 on average. Though ammunition does seem rather costly.Ah, private apts. Well, shouldn't be as big of a deal, then.
I basically agree with everything NF_Utvol has said. On ammunition, I've found in many cases you can get it cheeper by mail then you can at your local gunshop. Though you also need to be careful, if your buy a batch out of a magazine, make sure you know what country it came from. Some countries make shitty ammo as a rule, like Pakistan.
my shoulder was sore for a week after a few dozen rounds. although that was nothing compared to my buddy's M-1 Garrand. .30-06...to think guys ran around while shooting nazi's with those things is amazing...damn thing nearly flew out of my hands firing in the prone pos.NF_Utvol wrote:Nah, .303 has less of a kick than the 6.5 Swedish, depending on the rifle.
You can get a cheap mauser for <125 bucks, usually an old Chilean or Yugoslavian rifle.
Of course, a Swede is going to set you back a bit more though.
Most campuses don't allow guns. Is the police station on campus or the apartment?Trytostaydead wrote:I've been thinking about acquiring my first rifle, and I need some suggestions.
Of course, I've been thinking .22lr.. but also the (much) larger rifles like the Swedish 6.5. I've of course handled them all and I think .22's are great for practicing aim (especially on small moving targets), but I thoroughly enjoy the feel on the larger rifles when you work the bolts. But I also have to think which is more practical for smuggling into my apartment that is next door to a police station which is on my campus
A Garand has LESS recoil than a bolt action (although more than a .303 Enfield). It uses some of the pressure created by the round to that is bled off farther down the barrel to cycle the bolt and chamber the next round. The gas operating system 'absorbs' some of the recoil.Col. Crackpot wrote:my shoulder was sore for a week after a few dozen rounds. although that was nothing compared to my buddy's M-1 Garrand. .30-06...to think guys ran around while shooting nazi's with those things is amazing...damn thing nearly flew out of my hands firing in the prone pos.NF_Utvol wrote:Nah, .303 has less of a kick than the 6.5 Swedish, depending on the rifle.
You can get a cheap mauser for <125 bucks, usually an old Chilean or Yugoslavian rifle.
Of course, a Swede is going to set you back a bit more though.
oh, i will get used to it. this is relatively new to me. shitload of fun too!NF_Utvol wrote:A Garand has LESS recoil than a bolt action (although more than a .303 Enfield). It uses some of the pressure created by the round to that is bled off farther down the barrel to cycle the bolt and chamber the next round. The gas operating system 'absorbs' some of the recoil.Col. Crackpot wrote:my shoulder was sore for a week after a few dozen rounds. although that was nothing compared to my buddy's M-1 Garrand. .30-06...to think guys ran around while shooting nazi's with those things is amazing...damn thing nearly flew out of my hands firing in the prone pos.NF_Utvol wrote:Nah, .303 has less of a kick than the 6.5 Swedish, depending on the rifle.
You can get a cheap mauser for <125 bucks, usually an old Chilean or Yugoslavian rifle.
Of course, a Swede is going to set you back a bit more though.
You ought to try shooting some .30-06 rounds through my Winchester Model 70 (Pre-64 Model) bolt action. Nice steel butt plate. THAT kicks when shooting heavy loads.
BTW, you get used to it, trust me.
Try shooting 2 or 3 25rd boxes of 12 gauge shotgun shells in a single bird hunt.
To heavy and not accurate enought compared to the good old Mauser.salm wrote:get a heckler & koch G 36 and support our economy.
Like putting down rabid anti gun morons to save animal control time?weemadando wrote:What should you get?
A real fucking hobby.
noooo, look at the mauser homepage. it sucks!Faram wrote:To heavy and not accurate enought compared to the good old Mauser.salm wrote:get a heckler & koch G 36 and support our economy.
Used to target shoot with a mauser, with diopter sights I regulary got around 250-280 points of 300 at the 300m range.
