Gun Owning Smokers

[Eville]

I have an Mosin m44. That thing is all kinds of fun to shoot! The short barrel of the m44 puts out a tremendous fireball and shockwave with each shot. I can hit a 1 foot square at 200 yards using the irons on mine, very accurate rifle. I also have a Marlin 30-30 lever, and a SW MP .40.

[nhcigarfan]

winchester 30-30 is my favorite to shoot. The SKS isn't bad but with the new Leverevolution ammo for the 30-30 I really like the improved accuracy.

[Eville]

are those the polymer tips?

[nhcigarfan]

are those the polymer tips?

Yes

[Eville]

That is a very nice rifle DW.

I went to the largest gun store in Kentucky last week. I was looking at, I think, a Cooper .17hmr. They have sample groups attached to each of the rifles, this one was very impressive.



3-shot group from 100 yards with a Leupold scope and bench rest.

[badwhale]

Well if we're posting eye candy...



1970s steel J-Frame sweetness. 38spl.


Will

[Fuma787]

Well if we're posting eye candy...



1970s steel J-Frame sweetness. 38spl.


Will

SWEET!!!

[DeeDubya]

That is a very nice rifle DW.

I went to the largest gun store in Kentucky last week. I was looking at, I think, a Cooper .17hmr. They have sample groups attached to each of the rifles, this one was very impressive.



3-shot group from 100 yards with a Leupold scope and bench rest.

Apparently the Cooper is making a name for itself. I'm not familiar with them but I think there is an article in the latest Rifeman. I'll have to read up.

With a little research guns can be a reasonable investment. You rarely loose money unless you buy one new and then sell or trade too quickly. I bought a HK P7M10 40S&W (squeeze cock) when I was shooting USPSA events. I had paid around $1250 for the gun and 4 mags. I sold it about 2 years ago for $1500. Big mistake. It would bring $3000 today.

[LawDog2006]

Uh oh, looks gotta be careful with those Mosins and other mil-surps. I got an M44 a year ago and since then have picked up another M44 (this all matching), 91/30, and an Enfield in the mil surp category. Damn they're fun shooters though.

[Fuma787]

I have an Mosin m44. That thing is all kinds of fun to shoot! The short barrel of the m44 puts out a tremendous fireball and shockwave with each shot. I can hit a 1 foot square at 200 yards using the irons on mine, very accurate rifle. I also have a Marlin 30-30 lever, and a SW MP .40.

I would love to have a M44. I've been looking for one but it seems prices have doubled on Mosins. My P94 is also a .40. I love that thing! My brother has a S&W Sigma Series .40, I don't particularly like it but it's better than having a sharp stick, I guess? I hear the M&Ps are a smooth as silk though. BTW the huge fireball comes standard on all Mosin-Nagant models.

[Eville]

I picked mine up from a pawn shop before Christmas for $120 after tax. I hear you used to be able to get them for around 70-80 though.

[Fuma787]

I picked mine up from a pawn shop before Christmas for $120 after tax. I hear you used to be able to get them for around 70-80 though.

I got mine at a gun show in Raleigh for $69.95 out the door about a year ago. It's amazing how quickly they've gone up in price. Everything is like that now! AKs are like $450 now! You used to be able to get a decent AK for around $300.

[gifters]

I like putting a .729 Caliber hole all the way through a deer, but thats just me and it's what I'm limited to besides a .40 Caliber hole which I'll be trying this fall