Anyone here into firearms?

Rooster89 · 01-09-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackZeda

I really like the SCAR and even though it is light I feel like I am shooting a super soaker that has been converted to fire .223.

My philosophy when it comes to a SHTF scenario is to have a rifle that is common and the ammo will be readily available (and you can carry a lot of it). The AR-15 definitlely fits that bill, and if you treat it right it is very reliable especially if you upgrade the bolt carrier to a FailZero. Plus with an AR-15 you can buy two and have one as a backup or ready parts collection for the same price as one of what you are considering.

If you don't mind not having a cool-looking, fancy assault rifle a couple Ruger Mini-14s would also be a great option.

The Mini-14 seems nice but I wouldn't give it the time of day due to the accuracy issues. I like being able to hit a target further than 100 meters. I don't like DI rifles because the obvious shortcomings are important to me.

And in a shtf scenario the higher maintenance required is a detriment in my mind. I really like the scar 17. I just wish it was cheaper.

And if the ACR was still the masada, I would be sold before I bought it.

MacCool · 01-09-2012, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rooster89

I don't like DI rifles because the obvious shortcomings are important to me.

What "obvious shortcomings" do you perceive in direct impingement rifles?

"higher maintenance"? It will give you something to do while you're hunkered in your bunker.

eta: Relative to the SCAR...I think one of the best discourses on the platform can be found here:

http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=62889

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Rooster89 · 01-09-2012, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

What "obvious shortcomings" do you perceive in direct impingement rifles?

"higher maintenance"? It will give you something to do while you're hunkered in your bunker.

eta: Relative to the SCAR...I think one of the best discourses on the platform can be found here:

SCAR vs AR; A detailed look... - M4Carbine.net Forums

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The detriments of DI, i feel are high maintenance to maintain reliability, and life of parts.

Thank you for the link, that is exactly what I was looking for. If only this guy did an ar10/scar17 comparison. If I went Scar, i would go 7.62 because i know for sure that this 17 isn't going anywhere since the navy had fn cancel the 16 and make 17s.

But overall thanks, this comparison is exactly why i came to this thread. looking for something that google doesn't seem to want to help me with.

MacCool · 01-10-2012, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Rooster89

The detriments of DI, i feel are high maintenance to maintain reliability, and life of parts.

An odd statement. Do you have any actual hands-on experience with the Stoner platform?

BlackZeda · 01-10-2012, 08:33 AM

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