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Old April 15, 2016, 09:04 PM   #1
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If you were prohibited from shooting/owning an AR

What would you buy?
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Old April 15, 2016, 09:09 PM   #2
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Old April 15, 2016, 09:09 PM   #3
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I just ordered it Wednesday. I chose a Savage model 11 scout. Bolt action 308. Very well appointed for the price. Ruger and Mossberg make Scout's also. The key being bolts but with 10 rnd magazines

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Old April 15, 2016, 09:10 PM   #4
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I just ordered it Wednesday. I chose a Savage model 11 scout. Bolt action 308. Very well appointed for the price. Ruger and Mossberg make Scout's also. The key being bolts but with 10 rnd magazines
I also have an AR.

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Old April 15, 2016, 09:16 PM   #5
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Old April 15, 2016, 09:33 PM   #6
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I'd use my AK, or M1 Carbine, or Mini14, or just get a DPMS FN-FAL Para.

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Old April 15, 2016, 09:39 PM   #7
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Maybe an SKS, or a lever action in 30\30.
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Old April 15, 2016, 09:43 PM   #8
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M1a....owned for 20 years

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Old April 15, 2016, 11:06 PM   #9
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Depends on the restrictions!
If only ARs were banned, then I'd probably get a SCAR.
Other options FAL, PTR-91, M1A, FN BAR, M1 Garand, Mini-14, Mini-30, AK, SKS, M1 Carbine, or Scout type rifle.
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Old April 15, 2016, 11:12 PM   #10
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As above, if only AR's were banned...

Another: AK
Barrett M107A1 .50
Lapua .338 (several possible vendors)
Weatherby 7mm
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Old April 15, 2016, 11:55 PM   #11
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I think your question is a little vague because if you live in an area where you were prohibited from owning an AR, you are likely prohibited from owning an AK, a pistol grip rifle of any kind and even a .50 cal. In my jurisdiction, even rifles with bayonet lugs or muzzle devices are verboten. My advice is to invest in an AR pistol with a barrel of any length and call it a day. Pistols are not "assault weapons", typically, and may not be prohibited in your area. There are manufacturers out there making 5.56 rifles with traditional stocks for prohibited areas; the Kel-Tec SU-16 comes to mind. Good luck.
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Old April 16, 2016, 12:30 AM   #12
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I don't understand the question. Why am I prohibited from owning it? What else am I prohibited from owning? What am I supposed to be using it for? Can I only choose one replacement?
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Old April 16, 2016, 12:41 AM   #13
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Convert it to a straight pull bolt action....IE; disabled gas system
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Old April 16, 2016, 01:30 AM   #14
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Another "crime bill" is coming.

Due to this fact, the question is relevant.
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Old April 16, 2016, 01:54 AM   #15
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Always a crime bill coming.
It's a theoretical question to illicit a discussion.
Not unlike the future weapons question
But it's Friday and black rum is in my blood so I'll refrain from posting anything else
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Old April 16, 2016, 02:55 AM   #16
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Old April 16, 2016, 07:10 AM   #17
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For Tucker 1371:

I noticed the muzzle device on your M1A .... Do you run a can on that? If so, what make/model? Thanks.
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Old April 16, 2016, 07:20 AM   #18
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hmmm after the mystery fishing accident were I took all my AR's on a fishing trip and they accidentally fell in.

I suppose I would shoot what ever the King tells me I can shoot.
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Old April 16, 2016, 07:28 AM   #19
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Old April 16, 2016, 07:41 AM   #20
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My M1 Carbine is my preferred close quarters weapon after my S&W.

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Old April 16, 2016, 07:44 AM   #21
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I would not buy one if I couldn't use it. I can think of 100 other things that I can spend my money on that I can actually use. But if I already had it I would probably turn it into a lamp haha.
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Old April 16, 2016, 09:23 AM   #22
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I'm not really concerned with What IF's.

First, IT AINT GONNA HAPPEN.

Even when they had that silly Assault Rifle Ban, ARs were easy to come by.

After all there is an Existing Law, That requires the CMP/Army to provide instruction in the use of our Current Service Rifles. The Law has been in effect since 1904, (Last revised in 1996 during the Assault Rifle Ban), but the law is still in effect.

The rifles have changed since 1904, and so has the program, Now we use ARs instead of Krags and Springfields.
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Old April 16, 2016, 09:40 AM   #23
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Hmm... one of my SBRs I guess.
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Old April 16, 2016, 09:44 AM   #24
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I use to share your confidence kraigwy. Anyway, I won't get into my views on that topic. My choice? M1a please, if not possible, I am glad I have my 30-30.
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Old April 16, 2016, 09:49 AM   #25
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kraigwy, never say never.

Many things we once put on that "AINT GONNA HAPPEN" list have already happened.
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