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'88Scrat · September 10, 2017, 10:58 AM

I find myself in need of another handy little rifle I can keep in the truck or in my boat when I go on extended camping/fishing trips. Something to keep coyotes at bay and take potshots at empty pop cans.

I used to have a Universal M1 Carbine fot that purpose but it was... you know, a Universal M1 Carbine...

My first thought was a USGI M1 Carbine, they are small, light, and very portable. I loved that about the Universal I had but the reliability issues far outstripped its handiness. However, I can't bring myself to shell out $1,200 for one.

Right now I'm thinking either a new production M1 Carbine from either Auto-Ordinance or Infield or perhaps a Ruger Mini-14 in .300 Blackout. I have no experience with any of these choices so was hoping for some input here.

Thoughts?

September 10, 2017, 10:58 AM	#1
'88Scrat Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 549	New Boat/Truck Gun I find myself in need of another handy little rifle I can keep in the truck or in my boat when I go on extended camping/fishing trips. Something to keep coyotes at bay and take potshots at empty pop cans. I used to have a Universal M1 Carbine fot that purpose but it was... you know, a Universal M1 Carbine... My first thought was a USGI M1 Carbine, they are small, light, and very portable. I loved that about the Universal I had but the reliability issues far outstripped its handiness. However, I can't bring myself to shell out $1,200 for one. Right now I'm thinking either a new production M1 Carbine from either Auto-Ordinance or Infield or perhaps a Ruger Mini-14 in .300 Blackout. I have no experience with any of these choices so was hoping for some input here. Thoughts? __________________ BOOM