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truck rifle rusting up -- which to replace it with
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Up here where it goes from -40 degrees in the winter up to +110 in the summer creates a real problem with rust on truck rifles.[:0] Even some days it can have a temperature variation of up to 40 degrees one way. Perfect trap for condensation on rifles that are left in the truck (which creates even more temperature variations due to the glass and metal cab)which = rust on a rifle.[:(!][V][:(!][V]
I have decided to get a new rifle, if I can fit the bill, that will avoid or minimize this problem [please don't tell me to oil and clean, because I do]. This would be my skunk, badger, rabbit, fox and an occassional coyote too stupid to stay away from me.[:D]
I have thought about the 22 Hornet, 218 Bee, or fall back to my rifle that I have thousands of rounds of brass for -- the .223 I would choose the 223 hands down, but sometimes the more quiet report of a Hornet would be nice so I don't announce my presence to the entire township.
I am guessing I need something with a synthetic stock, stainless barrel and receiver, and probably a stainless scope.
This truly will be a gun that will take the maximum abuse -- bouncing around in a pickup truck full of moisture from snow and mud. At the same time I don't want to give up accuracy as if you can't hit it why shoot or carry a rifle anyway. Minium maintenace, excellent accuracy, tough as nails, and ready when an opportunity presents itself. I prefer a bolt action as I reload.
So here are the issues for you wise ones to lend me your knowledge:
Which caliber?
Which gun?
Which scope?
If you don't have the answer for all, give me what you do think you have an answer for. Thanks amigos!
"A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I
advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives
boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind. Games played with the
ball and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no
character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of
your walks." Thomas Jefferson
I have decided to get a new rifle, if I can fit the bill, that will avoid or minimize this problem [please don't tell me to oil and clean, because I do]. This would be my skunk, badger, rabbit, fox and an occassional coyote too stupid to stay away from me.[:D]
I have thought about the 22 Hornet, 218 Bee, or fall back to my rifle that I have thousands of rounds of brass for -- the .223 I would choose the 223 hands down, but sometimes the more quiet report of a Hornet would be nice so I don't announce my presence to the entire township.
I am guessing I need something with a synthetic stock, stainless barrel and receiver, and probably a stainless scope.
This truly will be a gun that will take the maximum abuse -- bouncing around in a pickup truck full of moisture from snow and mud. At the same time I don't want to give up accuracy as if you can't hit it why shoot or carry a rifle anyway. Minium maintenace, excellent accuracy, tough as nails, and ready when an opportunity presents itself. I prefer a bolt action as I reload.
So here are the issues for you wise ones to lend me your knowledge:
Which caliber?
Which gun?
Which scope?
If you don't have the answer for all, give me what you do think you have an answer for. Thanks amigos!
"A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I
advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives
boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind. Games played with the
ball and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no
character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of
your walks." Thomas Jefferson
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Easy to load with stripper clips from the top.
Approx. $130 depending on where you buy.
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The report will be very loud though. [:0]
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Thought about the Ruger Stainless 22 hornet. Still the .223 is EVERYWHERE and I have three already. I suppose I could down load a few rounds for up close and personal in crowded areas (3 people per sq mile).
Thought about the CZ. Maybe the weatherby or remington. Any opinions on that?
"A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I
advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives
boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind. Games played with the
ball and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no
character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of
your walks." Thomas Jefferson
T. Jefferson: "[When doing Constitutional interpretation], let us [go] back to the time when [it] was adopted. [Rather than] invent a meaning [let us] conform to the probable one in which it was passed."
As far as not making noise.....300Whisper suppressed!!! Take it down a notch (had to remachine this one too!!!!) 77/22 Suppressed!!! GHD
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I second that suggestion.
If you can't spring for the extra money a Ruger costs, my second choice would be the Marlin 882SS. I have both and both are great guns. With the Ruger you get a lot more quality but it don't shoot any better than the Marlin.
My humble 2.5-cents worth,
Rafter-S
I'd probably pick .223, if not that, then .22 Mag.
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DO you want something that if it got stolen out of the truck you would not be out much or do you want a tack driver?
Knowing the answers to those would help I would say anything from a russian surplus m44 or sks to a ss mini 14 ranch or a AR15 varient with a stainless free floating barrel and the whole gun coated with teflon or one of the other super tough coatings that eliminates rust.
Just an example but my truck gun is a Hi-Point 9mm carbine with a 4x scope on it cost $150 for the package it works great out to about 75yards cheap, tough, durable,easily,simple, replaceale but that is going with the theory of a throw away truck gun. if some one stole it o'well I would report it and get another only this time would get a M44 and put a nylon stock on it cut it down to 16 inches get the bolt bent and a scope mount then if it rusted remove all that buy another and swap them out.
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