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What arm in your collection...

Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,404 ******
edited January 2017 in General Discussion
...is your main battle rifle?

Recognizing, of course, that you have more than one that probably qualifies, which one is your go to that you are taking with you to march into battle? No, I'm not saying a one gun scenario as opposed to say a 3 gun scenario, I'm saying in any scenario, what's your battle rifle?
Some will die in hot pursuit
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
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  • pwilliepwillie Member Posts: 20,253 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You will no when you initiate the attack! Several well rounded firearms...
  • Horse Plains DrifterHorse Plains Drifter Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 40,165 ***** Forums Admin
    edited November -1
  • 84Bravo184Bravo1 Member Posts: 10,461 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    As stated above. I have (as do most here,) an extremely varied assortment. I would be hard pressed to answer that question.

    I would have to see what the situation presented before deciding.
  • savage170savage170 Member Posts: 37,539 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm in the minority I don't own a AR style rifle I would probably pick my Marlin 94 .357
  • redneckandyredneckandy Member Posts: 9,714 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Chrome Jennings .380.
  • 35 Whelen35 Whelen Member Posts: 14,307 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    1903 Springfield.
    An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it.
  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,404 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by savage170
    I'm in the minority I don't own a AR style rifle I would probably pick my Marlin 94 .357
    Fight with the one ya brung! I have an AR, but I don't know if I consider it a battle rifle anyway. I would probably press it into service as one, but I'd prefer something else.
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
  • p3skykingp3skyking Member Posts: 23,916 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Sturmgewehr 58 (Austrian FAL)
  • Ditch-RunnerDitch-Runner Member Posts: 25,306 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    a cell phone and 911 on speed dial and a protest sign


    toss up M1A or a AR15


    ( leaning to the AR as If I have to march its not going to be far and could carry more ammo ,less weight would allow me another few steps at a fast walk [:D] ) also have a lot more P-mags and 5.56 ammo [:0]
  • chiefrchiefr Member Posts: 14,105 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Remington 700 heavy barrel sniper in 308
  • bpostbpost Member Posts: 32,669 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
  • FrancFFrancF Member Posts: 35,279 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
  • iceracerxiceracerx Member Posts: 8,860 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm unaware of the phrase 'main battle rifle'. I do know that that term isn't used by the military. Same as 'assault rifle' isn't.

    Just curious, but why do you want to know?

    At age 60, I'm not planning on marching anywhere.
  • bullshotbullshot Member Posts: 14,702 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Daisy Red Ryder.

    I'll put your eye out with this thing. [:D]
    "Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you"
  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,404 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by iceracerx
    I'm unaware of the phrase 'main battle rifle'. I do know that that term isn't used by the military. Same as 'assault rifle' isn't.

    Just curious, but why do you want to know?

    At age 60, I'm not planning on marching anywhere.
    Battle rifle is merely a descriptive phrase in common usage. See for example: https://books.google.com/books?id=_a0zAwAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false

    Why do I want to know? Sheer curiosity. If you don't want to participate find another thread. Won't hurt my feelings.
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
  • OakieOakie Member Posts: 40,521 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    M1 Garand, over my AR-15. I am just better with iron sites and this gun goes bang, every single time. My confidence gun[;)] Great question Randy, you da man.[:)][^]
  • shilowarshilowar Member Posts: 38,811 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    main battle rifle: HRA CMP Special M1 Garand

    my go to: .300 Blk PDW MAS Defense upper, PSA lower with Geissele SD 3G triggger
  • SGSG Member Posts: 7,548
    edited November -1
    Whichever one is closest for immediate use.
  • remingtonoaksremingtonoaks Member Posts: 26,245 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I can't say as I have a main battle rifle, to say I have a main battle rifle would mean that I have gone to battle. Which I have not, so I have no main battle rifle
  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,404 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by remingtonoaks
    I can't say as I have a main battle rifle, to say I have a main battle rifle would mean that I have gone to battle. Which I have not, so I have no main battle rifle
    The question is (essentially) assuming you were pressed into battle, what gun do you have that you want as your rifle?
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
  • CaptplaidCaptplaid Member Posts: 20,298 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Urban, rural, or just throw in the truck?

    Not scoped.... AK 5.56 is probably the most universal middle of the road.
  • DocDoc Member Posts: 13,898 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Belgian made FAL. No import marks. Don't ask...


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    Too old to live...too young to die...
  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,404 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by 84Bravo1
    As stated above. I have (as do most here,) an extremely varied assortment. I would be hard pressed to answer that question.

    I would have to see what the situation presented before deciding.
    C'mon Ken, I need you by my side today as we fight the enemy. Hurry up. Grab your gun....


    What are you grabbing?
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
  • 4627046270 Member Posts: 12,627
    edited November -1
    Either the viltor M1A, or the Arma lite AR-10 (T)
  • CaptplaidCaptplaid Member Posts: 20,298 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    In a SHTF situation.... Size matters.
  • iceracerxiceracerx Member Posts: 8,860 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Doc
    Belgian made FAL. No import marks. Don't ask...


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    Gotta ask: Is it a G series?
  • select-fireselect-fire Member Posts: 69,491 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
  • remingtonoaksremingtonoaks Member Posts: 26,245 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
    quote:Originally posted by remingtonoaks
    I can't say as I have a main battle rifle, to say I have a main battle rifle would mean that I have gone to battle. Which I have not, so I have no main battle rifle
    The question is (essentially) assuming you were pressed into battle, what gun do you have that you want as your rifle?

    338 lapua. I want to Shoot them long before they have a chance to shoot Back.
  • iceracerxiceracerx Member Posts: 8,860 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by remingtonoaks
    quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
    quote:Originally posted by remingtonoaks
    I can't say as I have a main battle rifle, to say I have a main battle rifle would mean that I have gone to battle. Which I have not, so I have no main battle rifle
    The question is (essentially) assuming you were pressed into battle, what gun do you have that you want as your rifle?

    338 lapua. I want to Shoot them long before they have a chance to shoot Back.


    As I've told my nephew on this subject, 'you'd better hope they aren't the spotter for a mortar crew.'
  • mogley98mogley98 Member Posts: 18,291 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    M1A
    Why don't we go to school and work on the weekends and take the week off!
  • Dads3040Dads3040 Member Posts: 13,552 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    AR15

    Good question, Randy.

    But I would have several caveats, such as whether they were riding Shetlands and I needed a gun sighted low, is it Monday or Thursday...cause that matters, and whether this was live humans or Zombies...cause I would use a green gun for those.
  • texaswildmantexaswildman Member Posts: 2,215 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by iceracerx
    I'm unaware of the phrase 'main battle rifle'. I do know that that term isn't used by the military. Same as 'assault rifle' isn't.


    DancesWithSheep is that you??? ..... [:D]
  • Old-ColtsOld-Colts Member Posts: 22,697 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by texaswildman
    quote:Originally posted by iceracerx
    I'm unaware of the phrase 'main battle rifle'. I do know that that term isn't used by the military. Same as 'assault rifle' isn't.DancesWithSheep is that you??? ..... [:D][:D][:D]

    If you can't feel the music; it's only pink noise!

  • Irish 8802Irish 8802 Member Posts: 1,301 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Doc
    Belgian made FAL. No import marks. Don't ask...


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    A fine specimen,,Carefull, you don't shoot your PP off.
  • buschmasterbuschmaster Member Posts: 14,229 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    depends on the battle.

    at one time it was my bone stock SKS, just fine for limited engagements.
    another time it would have been my SP1. another time it would have been my 16" A3 with ACOG. or, another time it would have been my CETME... or, another time it would have been my XM177. flavor of the week.

    I suppose whatever I have at the time defines what I can battle, not vice-versa.
  • 84Bravo184Bravo1 Member Posts: 10,461 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
    quote:Originally posted by 84Bravo1
    As stated above. I have (as do most here,) an extremely varied assortment. I would be hard pressed to answer that question.

    I would have to see what the situation presented before deciding.
    C'mon Ken, I need you by my side today as we fight the enemy. Hurry up. Grab your gun....


    What are you grabbing?


    Okay, if pressed. Probably one of my AR's. Throw my highly modified PLR-16 over my shoulder, on its single point sling, as a backup.

    Close in, (around here, due to terrain.) I might pick my tricked out my Marlin Camp 9 with high capacity mags, & a Bushnell M&P trophy CQB scope. (Modified buffer, springs, trigger, and high intensity flashlight.)

    Shares mags with my S&W mdl 59, and my Kel-Tec P11. A nice trifecta.

    So many to choose from.

    I'm also partial to one of my ultra reliable Mosin Nagant M38's or M44's. Some with modified Mojo Microclick, donut in a donut sights.

    So many to choose from.

    In one unit I was with in the Army, I carried a 12ga. Riot Pump. I'm pretty comfortable with that in close in terrain. (Like around here.) Either my Benelli Super Nova or my Winchester 1300 Defender or? or? or? (Lots to choose from.) I collect Military Riot pumps. I would alternate slugs with 00 buck, every other round.

    Hope that cleared things up. [:D]


    If I'm caught transiting in my vehicle, it will be my Kel-Tec Sub2k and my Glock 22 in .40 cal. With about 4 33 round mags, and a couple 15-17 round mags. (My travel pkg.)
  • p3skykingp3skyking Member Posts: 23,916 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by iceracerx
    I'm unaware of the phrase 'main battle rifle'. I do know that that term isn't used by the military. Same as 'assault rifle' isn't.

    Just curious, but why do you want to know?

    At age 60, I'm not planning on marching anywhere.


    Assault rifle, the term, isn't used by the US Army. It's been in use by Continental Armed Forces since about 1943. It was a pet name coined by Herr Hitler for the MP-43/44 weapons and the StG-45

    Now you are aware.
  • buschmasterbuschmaster Member Posts: 14,229 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    and no bayonet! whazz wrong with you, bwah? [;)]
  • CaptplaidCaptplaid Member Posts: 20,298 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by buschmaster
    depends on the battle.

    at one time it was my bone stock SKS, just fine for limited engagements.
    another time it would have been my SP1. another time it would have been my 16" A3 with ACOG. or, another time it would have been my CETME... or, another time it would have been my XM177. flavor of the week.

    I suppose whatever I have at the time defines what I can battle, not vice-versa.


    How do you like the CETME?
  • SCOUT5SCOUT5 Member Posts: 16,181 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If I had to run 2 miles to save my life I couldn't, so we're going to shoot it out where ever I am. Hopefully I get to start shooting at distance before they close. So my battle weapon will change. I've got a few long rang options and if they close, anything that will throw lead will be my battle weapon. I'll throw lead until I get leaded. No way I'll survive a battle long enough to run out of ammo and weapon options. But, just in case I do, there will be plenty of other options and ammo laying around.
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