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coltpax
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I think the Stevens .410 bolt action shotguns are often overlooked, yet are great guns.
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I'm not interested in what make or model of optics, just gun and caliber. Just pretend you can have the best scope on the market.
I think the Springfield M1A in 308 would be my choice, but I would like to hear from all others on this board.
Also thinking of Remington 700ADL. Can the two be compared at all?
The scenario would be you are holding your own and want to pick off as many as possible before switching to your short range guns, such as a Shotgun, 30-30 or a handgun.
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What is the most underrated firearm?
I think the Stevens .410 bolt action shotguns are often overlooked, yet are great guns.
+1
On a more serious note, I would have to go with the Ruger GP-100.
overrated is easier. AR-15's (a grand for even the crappiest ones? you're out of your mind) and anything with a thumbhole or folding stock.
underrated? almost all of them. when every American is issued a firearm and taught to shoot straight and shoot safe at the age of 8, i will select some more specific guns. I should have plenty of time to try a whole bunch more before then... [:D]
overrated is easier. AR-15's (a grand for even the crappiest ones? you're out of your mind) and anything with a thumbhole or folding stock.
Really? I put mine together for $600. It is very accurate and reliable. How can that be overrated? You can buy them, already assembled, for just a little more.
Underrated? Anything from Marlin.
I also think the .22 is underrated, can be very leathl.
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What is the most underrated firearm?
I think the Stevens .410 bolt action shotguns are often overlooked, yet are great guns.
I still don't understand why the Sig 220 is not the main sidearm of our country's military and police.
If we weren't clinging to NATO handgun caliber guidelines it probably would be.
Things that say Sears and Robuck or Western Field some real jems among them.
I couldn't pick a single firearm, but mossberg 22's hold the line of under appreciated by those who don't know them. They sold cheap and many of them exist today in poor condition but all were built to target specs.
I agree that .22LR in general is under rated.
+1. with a .22 and enough skill, you can go from shooting rabbits to shooting deer. It may be illegal, but completely possible.
Not me I always had a few of them lying around and still do. Now that their not made any more every one wants them. Here's my matched set.
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2. Savage/Stevens/Springfield 22s.
3. Mossberg bolt action shotguns
All were looked down on as "utility grade" guns. You can find all of them used in good shape for under $100 (altho some of the scarcer Mossy 22s are getting pricy) All 3 of the above were accurate, durable, reliable, inexpensive- and were the guns of the working man, and of the first time gun owner.
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Armilite, Dan wessons are expensive! I like them though, I want a stainless .44 pistol pack myself, but that's some big money right there.
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Back in the day they weren't that expensive. They were priced less then comparable Colt's and Smiths. How ever the Colt & Smith & Wesson mentality were pounded in every ones head that those were the guns to buy. Had they sold more of them there may have been a different out come. People are only realizing in the last few years of how good those guns actually were and with their popularity rising have driven the prices up substantially. Many people missed the boat on this one. Back when I had my FFL I sold a ton of these.