"Gunner" wrote in message
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On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:03:01 -0500, "Buerste" wrote:


"Karl Townsend" wrote in message
ctanews.com...


Value check: one can get a brand-new Ruger mini-14 (semiauto) rifle
in .223 for under $600. The CZ527 American bolt-action rifle in .223
is under $500 new if you shop, and the two I know of (mine and one
other) deliver groups under 3/4" (100 yd) right out of the box.

I bought a Mini 14 when slick Willie moved in. Nice enough rifle but not
that accurate. Now that Obama is moving in, I'd like a more accurate
semi-auto. I think I'll wait for the current buying frenzy to subside
and
go buy new at a local shop. I have yet to ever sell a gun I purchased.
Started by working all summer at 12 to buy a Remington 870. Anyway, I'd
rather have quality than price.

karl



Remington 700 in .220 Swift or .22-250 and great optics.

Better the new heavy barreled Savages. If ammo supply is a concern in
the future..get it in .223. The above two cartridges are far
superior..but a case of them wont ever 'fall off the back of a deuce
and a half"

If "extreme range personel interdiction" is more of a primary
concern....get a heavy barreled Savage in .308, and stick on a decent
fixed power scope, somewhere between 8x and 10x.

If anyone wants to know why most specialists prefer fixed power
optics, Id be happy to expound.

Gunner

Fixed optics are simpler with no moving parts to fail...I guess. The Savage
would do just fine! I'm not a big fan of .223 although I own a couple,
great for plinking and cheap but I don't equate long distance precision with
that cartridge but I'm sure some people do. I sold my Gibbs a while ago and
haven't replaced it, I haven't felt the need or have the place to practice.
I thought of building a "Black Rifle" but...WHY? I'd be more inclined to a
S&W 500.