List your top 5 rifles and why...

[MAUSERMAN]

Mauser 98k  proven battle rifle and puts food on the table.
M1 Garand  Yes Patton was not wrong and a true American classic.
Marlin 336  Its realiable, bullet proof and very handy.
AK47/74  If the shit hits the fan im good to go.
Ruger 10/22 The gun that started it all for me.

[kilopaparomeo]

Cool, I knew I could count on you guys for some interesting selections and rationale.  For those interested, here's the stats so far.

M1 Garand - 6 votes
AR15 - 4 votes
SKS - 3 votes
Marlin 336 - 3 votes
10/22 - 3 votes
AK - 3 votes
K98 - 3 votes
and cats and dogs after that.

I'll keep track and see if we can come up with the top 5 downrange rifles.

[1911 Junkie]

AR15  (first rifle I bought myself and got hooked on shooting)
Rem 700 VSSF .308 (My reach out and touch someone rifle)
Ruger 10/22 (Everyone needs at least 3) 
Ruger m77 .257 Roberts (It was my first "real" gun when I was 12)
Win 94 .30-30 (The cowboy assault rifle, everyone should have one of these also)

Those are top 5 of what I have.

The list would change once I figure out what .30cal semi to get first.

[philw]

You're working on earning your own "we hate you" thread with Billt and KPR.  

tooo  late    they are on my list 



especially   as  kilopaparomeo   has a Steyr , a Sharps and a Garand.....  Prick     

[Badgersmilk]

Note:  Stainless steel would be used in every possible opportunity! 

DSA FAL:  (w./Leupold scope)  Perfect caliber, build quality, near flawless platform (FN's), accuracy, adaptability.

Custom built .308 "scout rifle" based on Rem. 700 action:  (w./Leupold scope).  All the reasons you'd want this in a Rem. 700, but with quality materials and construction.

Ruger 10/22T: (w./Leupold scope).  Reason?  Really?  You have to ask?!?

Savage 93 BTVS:  (w./Leupold scope).  Not a "man stopper" by any means, but a near perfect "one gun survival kit" caliber.  Supreme accuracy, wonderful stock, reliable simplicity.

Ruger .44 Carbine:  (w./fiber optic sights).  Versatility, versatility, versatility.  Light weight, short OAL, while I HATE the complexity of the action, I LOVE the package in whole, & I've never yet had a single FTF for any reason.

Order of this list subject to change by the minute!   

[Sponsor]

[1911 Junkie]

I am shocked that BM didn't include his beloved AK. 

[Badgersmilk]

If it had been a SIX rifle list!   

[JC5123]

M24 SWS  Yes I know, bolt action and slow. But it was my first build and I really do love that rifle. Extremely accurate, and reliable.

SR-25 SWS Last years build. Very accurate and gives me 20 rds of rapid (well aimed) firepower.

Ruger 10/22 Because every gun guy must have at least 1

Bushmaster AR-15 A4  Flat top with adaptable optics. Very good all purpose gun.

Winchester model 70. My primary hunting rifle. 30-06 being a very versatile round.

[Big Frank]

I can narrow my list down further.

1.) 10-22 because it's the most customizable gun made and it's fun to  shoot.
2.) AR-15 for firepower and fun.
 

[texcaliber]

I want to see BillT's list:

1. AK, this make
2. AK, that make
3. AK, other make
4. AK, you want make
5. AK, you never have or be able to get make
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100. AK, ha ha ha  make


Man, on second thought I do not want to know Bill.