Best "Not AR" rifles

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dennishoddy

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My mountain gun I use for elk is a 30-06 Browning Stainless Stalker with synthetic stock. 5.9 lbs with an empty mag.
I've carried and used it at long ranges to take 7 elk so far. Long being 425 yards according to the range finder.
 

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If it's an auto I heard a wise dude once say that the M14 had the most reliable magazine ever designed. So i'm going M1A with the Garand being a close second just for cool factor.
 

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Favorite rifle I own is a tie between my Springfield M1A Loaded and Browning 1886. Both are classics in their own respect.

My AR's get more use though as I dont care if they get beat up, wet, muddy or dropped. I tend to neglect them and take more care of my pretty guns :D
 

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At one time, I was talking to a gunsmith in Kansas about dong a conversion of an Ishapore to 7.62 x 39 and re configuring it to a Jungle Carbine appearance. With the modern steel that they have these days, it should be do-able.

I like bolt-action rifles and the 7.62 cartridge is cheap and plentiful.
 

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If you’re set on another semi auto m14 is hard to beat. Mini 14’s are okay. The mags and accuracy stifle them for me. I’m a bolt gun guy always be my favorite. I’m also a custom or semi custom guy. Build one to suit your needs is my vote.


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