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#1
Ruger
4.8
(30)
"My kids shoot a Ruger American Ranch in 350L with a Vortex Diamondback scope."
"Instead I'd recommend a PCC in 9mm. Rugers PCC platform is great, low recoil, optics friendly."
"Ruger PC9 I think would make a great rifle for home defense."
"I’d get a Ruger American in 308 so you can reach out a little farther."
"Get a Ruger 10/22 or a Mini-14 with wood furniture"
"Ruger 10/22"
"Ruger SFAR in .308. Small frame AR10 that takes most AR-15 parts."
"Ruger SFAR in .308. Small frame AR10 that takes most AR-15 parts."
"I'd vote Ruger 10/22 or Winchester Wildcat."
"If you don't have a 10/22 buy one. It is a very expandable platform."
#2
Tikka
4.7
(29)
"I own a bunch of tikkas."
"The roughtech would be nice. 6.5 creedmoor will kill anything you shoot."
"I have the 6.5 PRC and love it."
"Tikka."
"Go with a Tikka"
"Tikka, Bergara, or Weatherby"
"Another vote for the Tikka T3X."
"T3X with YoDave trigger spring, takes about 10 minutes to install."
"Tikka T3x. Fantastic out of the box."
"Tikka t3x."
#3
Savage
4.5
(14)
"Bolt action in .308, because you can afford to buy lots of ammo and get used to it."
"I just bought a savage 110 apex hunter in 7mm-08. Great accurate rifle and good for deer."
"Starting up, I bought a savage 110 with the scope from cabelas in 308..."
"I went for the savage 110 with the vortex scope combo. Great value for the money."
"Can’t think of a much better survival gun."
"I have a Savage Arms 243 and it’s worked great for me for a couple of years now."
"I bought my savage axis 30-06 a few years back came with a vortex scope."
"Savage 110 in 30-06 with a Leupold VX HD 3-9x40 scope."
"Look into a Savage or Ruger American."
"Semi auto: ruger
Bolt action: savage or marlin
Lever: Henry"
#4
Winchester
4.6
(8)
"My go-to deer rifle is a Winchester Model 70 EWMB in .308."
"A good quality, high accuracy bolt action rifle in .22 LR"
"I like my Winchester Wildcat better than my 10/22."
"Alternative (superior) choices, consider the Winchester Model 70 and Ruger M77."
"Pre-64 Winchester Model 70. Best .308 of all time in my opinion."
"Winchester wildcat 22 LR."
"Both .22s and dead simple. Plus they’re cool."
"I like the Winchester Wildcat. It's stupid light and the bolt locks back."
#5
AR-15
4.7
(7)
"For home defense it’s hard to beat a short barrel suppressed 300 blackout in an AR platform."
"A good quality AR15 will do everything you want for home defense."
"At 100-300 yards for SHTF, I'd stick with an AR 15 platform."
"Ar-15 in 556 first, 10/22 second, Remington 700 third."
"Plentiful parts, abundant ammo and just reliable and easy to repair."
"If 300 yards is your max range, buy an AR-15; focus on an 18-20 inch barrel."
"If you’re only ever planning on reaching out to 300, 5.56 is still very much up to the task."
#6
Springfield
4.7
(7)
"Springfield. It's my favourite"
"I can blast and kill in one shot pretty much every time with it"
"I love the Springfield..."
"Rolling Block is the best but Springfield is my personal favorite"
"I’m ok with springfield. That’s the only rifle I use…"
"Springfield for no scope, rolling block for long scope"
"Gets the job done."
#7
Howa
5.0
(6)
"I have a howa gameking 1500 in 6.5cm, its a pleasure to shoot."
"Likely find a good deal on gunpost. Quick search showed a pile of decent rifles for under 1k."
"Howa, all day long. The howa 1500 is essentially a weatherby vanguard."
"Howa is your best bang for the buck."
"My wife and son love hunting with it."
"As everyone else has said - Howa Superlite, Ruger American Predator, and Savage Axis..."
#8
WASR
4.0
(6)
"Wasr."
"Buy a wasr or WBP."
"Look at a wasr. Proven. Imported."
"WASR is better for modernization."
"Wasr or wbp."
"A WASR will take accessories made for the AKM."
#9
ACR SS
4.8
(5)
"ACR SS is a monster!"
"ACR SS and Lightweight M4 maxed are my go to atm"
"ACR SS (boomerang) has enough RPM for me to maintain obliterate on the chest piece."
"I use the ACR SS and the Urban MDR, both are killing lasers it's insanely fun to use Rifles now."
"ACR SS = fastest RPM. Urban MDR = more damage."
#10
AR-10
4.2
(5)
"If you are set on getting something to fire .308, I would suggest stepping up a notch."
"I would go with the .308 AR-10."
"Get an AR-10, but really not a psa."
"AR-10."
"Just get some sort of AR10 for easier parts and magazine availability."
#11
Specna Arms
4.5
(4)
"Once again, cracking bit of kit and 0 regrets"
"Out of those 3 100%, the specna edge 2.0"
"I know a few people with specnas, good guns"
"They've mislabeled the price I think but deffo nworth a punt"
#12
Marlin
4.3
(4)
"Marlin 336s are very nice and infinite customization options."
"Something like a Marlin 1894 classic? Comes in .357 or .44."
"A bit longer and heavier than a 10/22 but a classic especially if you suppress it."
"Very reliable I love my marlin 336w."
#13
M1A
5.0
(3)
"The Relic is a beast. M1A also"
"Classic M1A with boomerang talent for dmg per bullet"
"Best in Rifle - M1A, preference wise Merciless or Diamondback depending on build and playstyle."
#14
FX
5.0
(3)
"It's everything I've ever wanted in an airgun!"
"Fx impact m4."
"I use an FX Maverick VP .30cal to cull these oversized terrors."
#15
Origin
5.0
(2)
"Origin, proof prefit, krg bravo. Done."
"I would recommend it for pest control any day."
#16
Air Venturi
5.0
(2)
"I also recommend the Air Venturi Avenger in .22."
"Avenger was my first pcp and I absolutely love it."
#17
Ruger 10/22
5.0
(2)
"You will have nearly unlimited options for upgrades, and they're nearly impossible to kill."
"If you don’t get a 10/22, you made a mistake."
#18
Lightweight M4
5.0
(2)
"Lightweight m4 is nasty with umbra."
"For general use, Lightweight M4."
#19
M1 Garand
5.0
(2)
"M1 garand from the cmp"
"M1 Garand is great. 1903, 03A3, or 1917 are great as well."
#20
6.5 Creedmoor
5.0
(2)
"6.5 creedmoor would be a great cartridge choice for deer size animals."
"I’d look at a 6.5 creedmor. Minimal recoil at all."
#21
Rock Island Armory
5.0
(2)
"My Recommendation is the Rock Island TM22! They are regularly on sale at PSA for DIRT CHEAP."
"Rock Island Armory TM-22 in the AR style or the feather which is more M4 styled."
#22
Daniel Defense
5.0
(2)
"If it’s going to be a one and done, get a DD4-RIII."
"AR-15 is hands down the best all around rifle you can get for almost any situation."
#23
CZ
5.0
(2)
"Found the CZ 457 at a local shop. The wood, grip, and sights did me in."
"If you can find one, the CZ 557 is an excellent platform in all calibres."
#24
Bergara
5.0
(2)
"Bergara B14 Ridge 7mm-08 with a Leupold Vx3 4.5x14x40 firedot scope."
"Look into Bergara and Tikka’s. I was fortunate enough to have friends that have either."
#25
Weihrauch
4.5
(2)
"If you want something your son can appreciate one day the only real option is weihrauch."
"Most people would suggest a weihrauch but I also have good success with a cheap gamo speedster."
#26
Remington 700
4.5
(2)
"I have a brand new Remington 700 and it has been very very good."
"I have a Remington 700 & Browning ABolt both in .243. They're both solid options."
#27
Mk17
4.5
(2)
"The MK17 has the best overall performance."
"Faster rate of fire with reasonable damage: Military Mk17 Police Mk17 (loved the sound better than Military)"
#28
Rolling Block
4.5
(2)
"Rare Rolling Block is superior, IMO."
"I use the rare rolling block rifle with high velocity rounds"
#29
Lancaster
4.5
(2)
"The most iconic cowboy/outlaw/gunslinger rifle!"
"I prefer using the Lancaster repeater"
#30
Mauser
4.5
(2)
"You kinda can’t go wrong with a Mauser IMO."
"Sporterised Mausers are a decent idea if you want to save some cash."
#31
Liberator
4.0
(2)
"Tenderizer is amazing and i use it very often."
"Adjudicator or the liberator penetrator, im not sure if the name of the second one is properly written in english."
#32
Weatherby
4.0
(2)
"Weatherby Vanguard in 6.5CM. Light recoil."
"I’d recommend something more like a 300 win or wby in a weatherby vanguard."
#33
WBP
4.0
(2)
"Just buy a WBP or Zastava it’s worth the money man."
"Wbp. Nicer than a wasr, more easily customizable than a zastava."
#34
Lee Enfield
4.0
(2)
"Sporterized Lee Enfield in .303 brit."
"A Lee Enfield is common for people in my area."
#35
SKS
3.5
(2)
"A Russian SKS would be better."
"A light accurate 22, bolt action, 10/22, or Marlin 60."
#36
UIC15 MOD 2
5.0
(1)
"UIC15 MOD 2 Pestilence tactical 1911 this load out is the definition of line em up and knock em down."
#37
Artist's Tool
5.0
(1)
"Artist tool, lightweight M4, classic M1A."
#38
.177 Stormrider
5.0
(1)
"It's a great rat gun. More than enough power and plenty accurate with most h&n pellets."
#39
10/22
5.0
(1)
"I gotta agree with the 10/22 rimfire answers."
#40
Garand
5.0
(1)
"Plus, 30-06 can take anything in North America for food."
#41
Remington
5.0
(1)
"Have him buy a Remington 870. Those last forever for $450."
#42
M1A CQB
5.0
(1)
"My personal go to right now is a M1A CQB with Boomerang."
#43
Andro Corp
5.0
(1)
"Andro Corp, very happy with mine. $369 taxes, shipping and FFL will get you right there."
#44
Sig
5.0
(1)
"9mm AR-pattern PCC. Sig MPX is my choice."
#45
7MM
5.0
(1)
"7MM Remington Magnum."
#46
UIC
5.0
(1)
"I think my favorite is the UIC right now."
#47
Tikka T3x
5.0
(1)
"With out a doubt get the Tikka t3x, for the price and the quality nothing beats it."
#48
Jeff Cooper
5.0
(1)
"Consider a light bolt action 308 in the Jeff Cooper scout rifle concept."
#49
UIC15 MOD2
5.0
(1)
"UIC15 MOD2 and Resolute Mk47 are amazing now."
#50
Browning
5.0
(1)
"Browning T Bolt!"
#51
Tikka, Howa, Ruger, CVA
4.0
(1)
"If you’re looking for a hunting rifle, any of the light weight versions from Tikka, Howa, Ruger, or even CVA would probably work."
#52
Norinco
4.0
(1)
"I absolutely love by Norinko SKS, butter smooth too."
#53
Yugo
4.0
(1)
"I’d take a Yugo SKS over a Norinco any day of the year."
#54
SIG SAUER
4.0
(1)
"I have a mini14 and I love it but I’m actually looking to get a BR4 since u can always get new uppers/calibers."
#55
AEA
4.0
(1)
"Its semi-auto, 9mm, with 250m/s muzzle velocity."
#56
Gunsite
4.0
(1)
"I'd take a Gunsite Scout, and a 22LR as well."
#57
CMMG
4.0
(1)
"I have a mini14 and I love it but I’m actually looking to get a BR4 since u can always get new uppers/calibers."
#58
AK
4.0
(1)
"An AK-101 (5.56 AK). Classic, old, still ammo for it for decades to come."
#59
Umarex
4.0
(1)
"I absolutely adore my unarex Gauntlet 2 so far."
#60
Benjamin
4.0
(1)
"The Benjamin bulldog is a solid contender at around 200 foot pounds you can even take deer sized game."
#61
AR
4.0
(1)
"Just buy an AR10 and slap some wood furniture on it."
#62
Marauder
4.0
(1)
"I really like my 0.25 Marauder."
#63
7mm08
4.0
(1)
"I hunt with a 7mm08. I’ve taken everything from whitetails to coyotes to elk."
#64
Avenger
3.0
(1)
"Avenger runs $350 and has a 25 version."
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