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^ After watching this it seems people are frightened that law and order ends due to the pandemic, that police, militia and military will not be able to keep a state of control, so they all buy weapons to defend themselves against looters, or the next civil war.
Not that i would expect this happening, but – when the situation happens it is a bit late if you did not plan in time. Which is why some prepare for such a situation. I guess in a country where everyone can buy weapons everywhere and anytime it indeed makes sense.

@Neal
point 1: lol :haha:
point 2: I think the videos were actually well-made, i probably misunderstood something with the 'cartridge chamber' (Patronenlager, if is this the right word).

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Originally Posted by Catfish (Post 2678112)

Ah, I thought the talk of rioting was in reference to the George Floyd protests - not the peaceful protests, obviously, the rioting that’s been occurring simultaneously. My mistake.

I say that if things got that bad, just steal an M14 while scavenging from the remains of a US military base. Or, in your situation Catfish, go for an MG3 :D

^ the MG 42 or "3" has a much too high shot frequency, could not afford the ammo with 1300/min.. I actually have been trained on this, it builds up an insane muzzle heat in a very short time; maybe i will better steal a new "5" then :D

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Originally Posted by Cybermat47 (Post 2678114)

I say that if things got that bad, just steal an M14 while scavenging from the remains of a US military base. :D

Those AR-14s are hard to find. :D

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Originally Posted by em2nought (Post 2709267)

Those AR-14s are hard to find. :D

How about a replica? :hmmm:

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Originally Posted by em2nought (Post 2709267)

Those AR-14s are hard to find. :D

I wouldn't mind having an M14. Wouldn't mind an AR-10 either. My buddy thinks I would buy one with an upper chambered for .243 Winchester which is a legal hunting round in all 50 states.

August, .308 or 6.5 Creedmore. Power/precision. Educate me.

Looking at this
https://ruger.com/products/precisionRifle/models.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eK84OETCNO8

From what I read statistically the Creedmore is the better round especially if you intend on doing a lot of long range shooting.

Check out this field and stream review:

https://www.fieldandstream.com/65-cr...08-winchester/

/\ precisely. Unless your a 800-1200 yd. target shooter with reloading mania as I am with the .45-70 in Shiloh Sharps carbine or original 1876 Trapdoor Springfield (infantry), stick with the .308. It has a greater variety of projectile weights(as yet) and is rated at 5000 rounds to the gun barrel's life expectancy whereas the 6.5 mm is half as many rounds for the barrel life: 2500.:hmmm:..on a costly $2,000+ Creedmore rifle?? Costs are an issue for any shooter and buying new guns for an already ample arsenal at my age is not worth it. The 6.5 is only slightly more accurate with slightly less shoulder recoil. Both rounds will get the job done for hunting anything in North America at more typical ranges under 500 yards. :arrgh!: The Field and Stream side-by-side comparison article I read B4 posting this blog had an Hornady advertising tone in favor of the 6.5mm over the tried and true .308; hence my skepticism.

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Originally Posted by Aktungbby (Post 2731664)

*Most* people are never going to effectively use the exotic rounds like the Creedmoor or the .338 Lapua because they're most useful in the edge cases - killing people at long range in a military role. Sure the creedmoor can take out deer just fine, but .270 or .308 is just as effective. The recoil I think, is what most people are raving about with the creedmoor.

I'd argue that .22LR, .223 Rem, or Win .308 are probably the most versatile all-around. The .22LR for plinking since it's so cheap to buy, .223 Rem for your coyotes and other farm/ranch predators, and the. 308 for pretty much everything else except grizzlies or moose

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Originally Posted by 3catcircus (Post 2731712)

True but the creedmoor has better ballistics than the 308, which means less bullet drop and wind drift at a distance.

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Originally Posted by MaDef (Post 2731756)

True but the creedmoor has better ballistics than the 308, which means less bullet drop and wind drift at a distance.

Yeah especially handy in those flat Texas prairies where long shots are pretty much the order of the day.

here a web site link if your guys are having trouble finding ammo like i was https://www.wikiarms.com/group/308win now if i can find more rounds for the 45 long colt i did break down and buy a M-1A but mine dad being the old Marine that he is took off with it,right now i been packing the Smith & Wesson’s Model S&W500

Looking .45 colt try www.buffalobore.com, a tad pricey.