Favorite Rifle purchase of 2017

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  • TheOriginalMexicanBob

    Ultimate Member
    Jul 2, 2017
    32,168
    Sun City West, AZ
    I've had an Olympic Arms carbine in .45 ACP for 25+ years...it doesn't have the fit and finish of a Colt but it's exceptionally accurate and completely reliable...if the Colt 9mm is as good I'll be very happy.
     

    SigDog

    Active Member
    Feb 11, 2013
    173
    West Virginia
    Bought a Ruger American bolt action in 7.62X39. Don't know why exactly, just called to me from the wall of the gun shop. Haven't had a chance to shoot it yet.
    Also just ordered a complete Colt AR lower from Brownells. Figured better get it now since I live here.
     

    CodeWarrior1241

    Active Member
    Sep 23, 2013
    827
    Lutherville
    In a similar vein as SigDog, I bought a Howa mini action barreled receiver with a bull barrel in 7.62x39. Placed it in an MDT LSS chassis, ended up with a surprisingly balanced and handy bolt action rifle.

    Took it out to Delmarva this past week and had a great time, got solid hits in a hard drive at 300 yards.

    Been hesitating about putting a photo of it in the precision rifle thread

    Sent from my SHIELD Tablet K1 using Tapatalk
     

    HeatSeeker

    Ultimate Member
    Jun 18, 2012
    3,058
    Maryland
    Ruger 556 AR from GymRatz.
     

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    Biggfoot44

    Ultimate Member
    Aug 2, 2009
    32,881
    I had to think a minute on that one. Unless I am having a senior moment , I only bought one complete *Rifle * this year .

    To almost continue a theme , a 9mm AR carbine , albeit a PSA Glock pattern , rather than a Colt pattern .

    Annnnd , from the nagging thought ; I exchanged plastic for another Rifle , but it was for a Gift, and not for me .

    And half following a theme ; A 9mm Carbine , but a Hi Point rather than an AR .
     

    Mini14tac

    Ultimate Member
    MDS Supporter
    May 14, 2013
    2,146
    North County
    OK, I'll play. Ruger American Predator in 6.5 CM and a Marlin 1895 Guide Gun in 45-70. Have not had a chance to get either out to the range yet. Both courtesy of the Hog Sniper!
     

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    Trekker

    Active Member
    Oct 20, 2011
    687
    Harford County
    Well, I only purchased one rifle this year, but I am quite pleased with it so it would count as a favorite: TNW Aero Survival Rifle (ASR) 9mm carbine purchased from a fellow MDS member. I took it to the November steel challenge shoot at Delta PA and it performed well.
     

    Ski169

    Active Member
    May 28, 2012
    939
    The only complete rifle I bought this year. Knights Armament SR-25 EC.
     

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    good guy 176

    R.I.P.
    Dec 9, 2009
    1,174
    Laurel, MD
    Hard to choose just one:

    1) Springfield Armory M1D (Sniper version built for action in Korea, but mine never got there). Pristine, complete with all the accessories and under market IMO at $3275.

    2) A Winchester Model 52C that reminds me of my "poorer than a church mouse" days while growing up.

    I am 77 and I competed with a borrowed Win Model 52 from '59-'63 while in ROTC at a small western PA state college.

    3) A Springfield Armory Garand that dates to April 1940 and that was built to spec by a good friend after he spotted the receiver on GunBroker.

    I landed it with a BIN purchase...that receiver was rapidly turned into a very nice rifle. I also supplied the barrel. My friend gave me the parts he needed to
    complete the rifle from his personal Garand inventory. We own a few Garands.

    April 1940 is my birth month/year.

    Lew--Ranger63
     

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