Sports Shooting/Hunting Gear discussion

[Irfan Baloch]

I don't like the op's list, and my list has now revised.

Top Ten on my wishlist would be
1> SIG Sauer P226 Tactical
2>HK USP9
3>H&K P30L V1 Lite
4>CZ 75B Steel Frame - EAA Tanfoglio Witness Elite version
5>Berreta M9-92fs
6>GLOCK G34 Gen 4
7>S&W M&P Series
8>Springfield XD
9>CZ52 - 7.62x25
10>FNH FNS-9 Long Slide

what is your experience with .22 rifle?
I still dont own one. I want to make my first purchase of long range bolt action hunting/ target rifle.
the web gives me information overload apart from our family Enfield and rifle 5 we dont have anything else in this class. we can move this discussion into a new or other thread if there is one about rifles that civilians can own.

 

[MilSpec]

Hi,

Starting this thread as a place for discussion on shooting, hunting, camping related gear.
@RescueRanger @Horus @Oscar @Ghareeb_Da_Baal @A1Kaid @DESERT FIGHTER





to start off Discussion

what is your experience with .22 rifle?
I still dont own one. I want to make my first purchase of long range bolt action hunting/ target rifle.
the web gives me information overload apart from our family Enfield and rifle 5 we dont have anything else in this class. we can move this discussion into a new or other thread if there is one about rifles that civilians can own.

I have a Marlin 795 Semi Auto chambered in .22 LR. It's a decent inexpensive rifle, Micro Rifling helps the accuracy. Out of the box it i found it more accurate than the Ruger 10/22.

Marlin 795 Semi Auto

This is how it groups at 75 yards - Open Sight.

All About Firearms, Ammunition and Survival Equipment!: .22 Caliber Semi Auto Rifle



For Long range shooting solution, what calibers are available for you and what ranges are you looking for?

 

[MilSpec]

what is your experience with .22 rifle?
I still dont own one. I want to make my first purchase of long range bolt action hunting/ target rifle.
the web gives me information overload apart from our family Enfield and rifle 5 we dont have anything else in this class. we can move this discussion into a new or other thread if there is one about rifles that civilians can own.

Moved to a new thread
Sports Shooting/Hunting Gear discussion

 

[Irfan Baloch]

Moved to a new thread
Sports Shooting/Hunting Gear discussion

Moved as advised

 

[VCheng]

camping related gear.

Might this discussion include tents, sleeping bags, etc.? Or must it go "BANG!" to be a part of this thread?

 

[MilSpec]

Might this discussion include tents, sleeping bags, etc.? Or must it go "BANG!" to be a part of this thread?

No need for it to go bang. Machetes, hunting knives, folding knives, safety gear, first aid kits, off road vehicles, cleaning kits, etc are welcome too.

 

[Irfan Baloch]

Hi,

Starting this thread as a place for discussion on shooting, hunting, camping related gear.
@RescueRanger @Horus @Oscar @Ghareeb_Da_Baal @A1Kaid @DESERT FIGHTER





to start off Discussion


I have a Marlin 795 Semi Auto chambered in .22 LR. It's a decent inexpensive rifle, Micro Rifling helps the accuracy. Out of the box it i found it more accurate than the Ruger 10/22.



All About Firearms, Ammunition and Survival Equipment!: .22 Caliber Semi Auto Rifle



For Long range shooting solution, what calibers are available for you and what ranges are you looking for?

keeping myself to .22 nice shooting there. by the way
I would go for bolt action for accuracy of subsonic rounds and economy as well

to start off I am looking at about 50 to little over 100 meters give or take . looking for a small game rifle which I can also use against the field vermin/ pests (foxes and pygmy hogs etc). I have always used open/ iron sight rifles, my scoped experience stops at air rifles. I would like to buy a 10x scope to ensure a humane kill (of hogs, rabbits & foxes I mean)

living mostly in the cities and Father being a strict law abiding one meant there was never a chance to own anything exotic or very expensive (he even had our British decommissioned).

going forward something customizable re magazine, free floating the barrel and better scopes .. but thats for future.
I liked Merlin reviews by the way in addition to much known namers.

 

[VCheng]

No need for it to go bang. Machetes, hunting knives, folding knives, safety gear, first aid kits, off road vehicles, cleaning kits, etc are welcome too.

Here is my usual setup:

 

[MilSpec]

keeping myself to .22 nice shooting there. by the way
I would go for bolt action for accuracy of subsonic rounds and economy as well

to start off I am looking at about 50 to little over 100 meters give or take . looking for a small game rifle which I can also use against the field vermin/ pests (foxes and pygmy hogs etc). I have always used open/ iron sight rifles, my scoped experience stops at air rifles. I would like to buy a 10x scope to ensure a humane kill (of hogs, rabbits & foxes I mean)

living mostly in the cities and Father being a strict law abiding one meant there was never a chance to own anything exotic or very expensive (he even had our British decommissioned).

going forward something customizable re magazine, free floating the barrel and better scopes .. but thats for future.
I liked Merlin reviews by the way in addition to much known namers.

Good to know.

.22 LR in bolt action.

I have heard very good things about the Savage Mark II. you have the option of getting a 16.5" Bull barrel for the FV-SR model.

Marlin XT22 has a 16" Barrel and comes with the same 795 Micro Grove rifling giving it unprecedented accuracy.

and then there is the CZ model, I think it's called 452 or something, those are well known as very solid performers.

these three might be a good place to begin all three are in the range of $200-500.

Here is my usual setup:

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That is really nice. How do you like your FJ cruiser? also tell us more about your bikes. I have a Xterra Pro4x for offroad stuff.

 

[VCheng]

That is really nice. How do you like your FJ cruiser? also tell us more about your bikes. I have a Xterra Pro4x for offroad stuff.

The FJ is really nice off -road and in deep snow. Its only downfall is poor three-quarters visibility. The off road bike I use is a Kawasaki KLR650E with an SW Motech skidplate, Kreiga ALP luggage, Denali D3S lights and a tall windscreen, nothing special. It could use a better aftermarket suspension since the stock one is too soft.

The Nissan Xterra is a vary comparable vehicle and a good choice too. What year?

 

[Irfan Baloch]

The FJ is really nice off -road and in deep snow. Its only downfall is poor three-quarters visibility. The off road bike I use is a Kawasaki KLR650E with an SW Motech skidplate, Kreiga ALP luggage, Denali D3S lights and a tall windscreen, nothing special. It could use a better aftermarket suspension since the stock one is too soft.

The Nissan Xterra is a vary comparable vehicle and a good choice too. What year?

I am loving this stuff
thanks for sharing

No need for it to go bang. Machetes, hunting knives, folding knives, safety gear, first aid kits, off road vehicles, cleaning kits, etc are welcome too.

should we include our "bug out bags" too?

I am thinking of our off the hook ready to go kit for any off road adventure (planned or unplanned)

 

[MilSpec]

The FJ is really nice off -road and in deep snow. Its only downfall is poor three-quarters visibility. The off road bike I use is a Kawasaki KLR650E with an SW Motech skidplate, Kreiga ALP luggage, Denali D3S lights and a tall windscreen, nothing special. It could use a better aftermarket suspension since the stock one is too soft.

The Nissan Xterra is a vary comparable vehicle and a good choice too. What year?

My Xterra is a 2011. I bought it in 2012 with 18K miles on it. Although I was originally looking for a 4runner, those dang things are pretty difficult to find used with low mileage. The funny thing I turned in my 08 Xterra 2wd for the pro4x. the 08 was my first car in US, and was not meant for the wilderness at all. That thing had 265 horses going to rear wheel, made it a tail happy boar.

 

[VCheng]

I am loving this stuff
thanks for sharing......

Other camping gear:

Redvers Expedition Tent
LLBean Down sleeping bag
EMS self-inflating ground pad

That's about it. It can all fit on the bike, plus basic food and first aid supplies. The only problem left is finding the time to go camping.

My Xterra is a 2011. I bought it in 2012 with 18K miles on it. Although I was originally looking for a 4runner, those dang things are pretty difficult to find used with low mileage.

The 4runner has the same chassis and drivetrain as the FJ. People tend to hold on to them long term. My FJ is over 8 years old already.

 

[Irfan Baloch]

Other camping gear:

Redvers Expedition Tent
LLBean Down sleeping bag
EMS self-inflating ground pad

That's about it. It can all fit on the bike, plus basic food and first aid supplies. The only problem left is finding the time to go camping.



The 4runner has the same chassis and drivetrain as the FJ. People tend to hold on to them long term. My FJ is over 8 years old already.

from childhood memory, father handed this bag to me
this was out family kit bag for all long distance excursions . based on the British military WW2 bag. although looked small but had surprising capacity. it would include essential medicines like pain killers & diarrhoea remedy, bandages, spirit, salt and suggar. folding knife, water bottle, cornflour sugar cane rich bread, barbecued channa daal , torch, .38 revolver & extra ammo, sewing kit and local/ regional map with marked important points.. and more I cant remember.
he would inspect it and if needed will rearrange things. if we get a chance then this summer we will do this again on our trip to our lands.

 

[VCheng]

from childhood memory, father handed this bag to me
this was out family kit bag for all long distance excursions . based on the British military WW2 bag. although looked small but had surprising capacity. it would include essential medicines like pain killers & diarrhoea remedy, bandages, spirit, salt and suggar. folding knife, water bottle, cornflour sugar cane rich bread, barbecued channa daal , torch, .38 revolver & extra ammo, sewing kit and local/ regional map with marked important points.. and more I cant remember.
he would inspect it and if needed will rearrange things. if we get a chance then this summer we will do this again on our trip to our lands.

What is the approximate capacity of this bag? It sounds like pretty efficient packing, first and foremost. The backpack that I use is 20 liters and plenty for my purposes.