When
on the range you sometimes get the weirdest songs stuck in your head playing
against the staccato of rounds being sent toward dozens of targets. It is the
sound of this muffled music when we sometimes think of our favorite things as
it is common to look around and voice your own internal opinion of some of the
firearms with which people are practicing. While I usually pay more attention
to the handguns that I pass, this week I am going to focus on the rifles that I
have enjoyed over the years.
Keep
in mind, I have never been much of a rifle shooter as my preference has always
been and still remains in handguns. However, there are exceptions to every rule
and there are a few rifles that I enjoy taking to the range whenever I get a
chance. Some old, some new. Some ready to go out of the box, some with
modifications, and other built from the ground up. Here are some of the long
guns that I particularly enjoy taking to the range.
Some
people prefer the AK platform while others prefer the AR platform. While I have
nothing against the former I am firmly falling in the latter with regard to my
own personal enjoyment. In addition to the functionality and ability to
personalize the firearm, it is a great feeling when you can build something
from parts, customize it, and take it to the range as a fully functional and comfortable
firearm. While there may be other similar builds on the range, you have
something that was built for you. And, if you see something you like on someone
else’s AR, you can easily change your own rifle.
The
AR is something that you can shoot all day at the range given the minimal
recoil but sometimes you just need to be kicked in the shoulder. However, I
want to still maintain some semblance of a budget. This is where the Nosin
Nagant comes in. This Russian military surplus rifle is an inexpensive way to
get kicked at the range. While there are some people out there who do modify
these rifles, I enjoy the simplicity of the platform (rough edges and all).
Finally,
sometimes you just want to shoot all day and not have a big dent in your
wallet. The Ruger 10/22 provides a great balance of training and just good old
fun on the range. 22LR is still inexpensive and the Ruger provides a reliable semi-automatic
platform that will just keep going. However, while the rounds are more
expensive I prefer the 17HMR so this could be replaced on my list if I am ever able
to test out the Savage A17.
Obviously,
nothing groundbreaking and no surprises but it is sometimes fun to think about
what you enjoy taking to the range and why you enjoy looking down the sights. With
that said, next week’s handgun post on the same topic is something I really
have to think about… so many choices with such limited space. For now, what are
your favorite rifles to take to the range?
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