The official Status update thread part 5

[OneBadV8]

Hi! I got wrapped up doing some on line shopping for a decent long range rifle.

 

[Suprtek]

I was looking pretty hard at that Mosin you had for sale. Obviously, I waited too long.

 

[OneBadV8]

I have a Springfield 1903 and an Enfield I'll be selling soon.

If you want a modern one though, I'd get a Savage 10 or 110

 

[Expat]

An 03 or 03a3?

When are you getting rid of it? Is it one with the adjustable sites (the ones the flip up and has a dial for distances)?

 

[Expat]

What kind of shape is it in? Do you know the ME TE on it>

 

[Suprtek]

I have a Springfield 1903 and an Enfield I'll be selling soon.

If you want a modern one though, I'd get a Savage 10 or 110

What do you think of this?

Davidson's Catalog Item Detail

 

[OneBadV8]

Its an 03A3 and it has the sight that slides up and down.

like this:

 

[OneBadV8]

What do you think of this?

Davidson's Catalog Item Detail

That's the same thing as the Savage Edge. Its a good rifle, US Patriot has one in .223

The only downfall of the Axis is you can't get a heavy barrel and you can't change the trigger like the rest of the savages. If you're fine with all of that you're good to go.

 

[Expat]

Its an 03A3 and it has the sight that slides up and down.

CMP is supposed to be selling some 03s and 03a3s this year. I haven't seen their pricing yet. Any idea what you were thinking of? My Dad used one during the war and had one until he died. He always seemed to enjoy shooting it.

 

[OneBadV8]

They seem to go around 600 on the collector sites. This one is in very good condition. If you live close you're more than welcome to check it out. I'll pry start the listing at 600

 

[Cru]

Hi! I got wrapped up doing some on line shopping for a decent long range rifle.

My advice...

START SMALL...

It’s gonna add up FAST. Be prepared to spend a LOT on glass.

I’m sure you know this stuff, but I jumped in knowing nothing about it and I’ve learned a ton in the last 6 months when it comes to distance shooting.

 

[Suprtek]

That's the same thing as the Savage Edge. Its a good rifle, US Patriot has one in .223

The only downfall of the Axis is you can't get a heavy barrel and you can't change the trigger like the rest of the savages. If you're fine with all of that you're good to go.

I was looking at .223 because I thought that would be a little cheaper to shoot and still get reasonable accuracy. I want a good long range rifle in my arsenal, but I really don't think it will be something I will shoot a lot. All I want is something that will be reasonably accurate to a few hundred yards. I'll probably save all the mods and toys for the guns I shoot more often.

 

[spasmo]

What a beautiful night! I'm just in a good mood, so I'm sharing my happiness.

 

[Cru]

That’s what I thought too Supr...

I figured I’d want one to round out my firearm “uses” (pistol, battle rifle, HD shotgun etc)

But shooting long range just clicked with me and is so satisfying. I can go with IM and shoot full auto all day, and that’s fun, and I love shooting FNS with pistols or whatever, but the satisfaction I get from shooting a 400+ yard target is by far the best and most exciting for me.

I don’t even mind the price of .308 because the way I see it, sure, it’s more $ per shot, but I’m shooting at 1/10th the speed.

it’s all personal preference.

US Patriot loves his savage edge in .223 though.

 

[OneBadV8]

I was looking at .223 because I thought that would be a little cheaper to shoot and still get reasonable accuracy. I want a good long range rifle in my arsenal, but I really don't think it will be something I will shoot a lot. All I want is something that will be reasonably accurate to a few hundred yards. I'll probably save all the mods and toys for the guns I shoot more often.

That's pry a good choice then.

 

[HotPocket]

That’s what I thought too Supr...

I figured I’d want one to round out my firearm “uses” (pistol, battle rifle, HD shotgun etc)

But shooting long range just clicked with me and is so satisfying. I can go with IM and shoot full auto all day, and that’s fun, and I love shooting FNS with pistols or whatever, but the satisfaction I get from shooting a 400+ yard target is by far the best and most exciting for me.

I don’t even mind the price of .308 because the way I see it, sure, it’s more $ per shot, but I’m shooting at 1/10th the speed.

it’s all personal preference.

US Patriot loves his savage edge in .223 though.

I just love to shoot guns

 

[OneBadV8]

I just love to shoot guns

You do???!?!??

 

[Cru]

I just love to shoot guns

Really? I see you at almost every FNS and I’ve never seen you shoot anything.


I love to shoot everything too... I was just surprised at how much fun Long Range shooting is.

 

[MrsGungho]

evening folks!

 

[HotPocket]

You do???!?!??

Yup