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Favorite Gun You Own and Why?

Discussion in 'The Water Cooler' started by illinibowhunter, Jan 24, 2013.

  1. Crossbow Jared

    Crossbow Jared Weekend Warrior

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    My 870 20 gauge or the pellet gun that my dad had since he was 10. p.s. he's 45 now..
     
  2. MNpurple

    MNpurple Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I have a Marlin 25N bolt action .22 that is a fantastic little gun. Its the best shooting gun I have or probably ever will own and brings back tons of memories of my first hunting experiences chasing squirrels. Love that little gun.
     
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    A Remington Model 700 Varmint Model in 22-250 with bull barrel and HS Stock. Bought this gun several years ago and it's a absolute tack driver.
     
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    My favorite is a Red Ryder BB gun that was my Dad's when he was a boy. I got it when he died.
     
  5. MN-IN.A.TREE

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    My favorite shotgun would definitely be my Browning BPS.
    Favorite rifle is my Ruger 22-250, but that will probably be my second favorite as soon as I get my AR set up.
    Favorite handgun would either be .38 bodyguard or springfield XD both are really fun to shoot.
     
  6. Hooker

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    I only own 2 guns.

    A youth sized Winchester 20 gauge, and Remington 870 Super Mag. I guess the 870 would be my favorite.
     
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    a 12 ga benelli sbe 2 shot a lot of ducks and geese with it fits me just right
     
  8. cmonsta

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    My favorite gun that I dont own yet is an M1. My grandfather had 2 but I wasnt able to get one when he passed. I would be buying one in a few months with my return, but with the possible AR ban coming I have to try and get one before its to late. So the M1 has to wait a bit. But man are they fun to shoot.
     
  9. jjnowak

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    My 16 gauge side by side Springfield-Stevens shotgun. It's got a crack in the stock, the safety can be temperamental, and its in general not the prettiest gun..... But for whatever reason it just feels right and I've killed a lot of rabbits and pheasants with it.

    2nd in line would be my remington 700 BDL 30.06. It's the lefty model.
     
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    Sig P229 SAS using 357Sig.
    It fits and hits.

    RC
     
  11. WV Hunter

    WV Hunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I own a VSSF .22-250, great gun. Mine shoots one ragged hole w 5 shots at 100yds if I do my part, just amazing. (but not my favorite)

    My favorite is my Rem .280 mountain rifle. Its a tack driver too, and great to hunt with. Light and compact...killed a ton of deer with it. I bought it new back in '86 or '87. Close runner up is my .50 cal Knight MK-85 stainless/laminated thumbhole. Dang thing will outshoot most centerfire rifles. I love it...it kills absolutely everything I shoot at with it. :D
     
  12. GregH

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    That's a tough question as all of my guns are my favorites. If I had to pick just one it would be the Browning A-5 I inherited from my dad. This gun is older than I am! (56), my dad bought it before I was born and it still works flawlessly. I've been using this gun since I was 13 and have killed everything with it. Rabbits, squirrels, pheasants, turkeys and deer, plus a few more. My favorite gun.
     
  13. illinibowhunter

    illinibowhunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    My dad has several of his own guns as well as guns that have been handed down from his grandfather. I will cherish those a ton someday when they finally become my own. It is amazing that I would give up all of my expensive guns, ar15, camo finishes, for the old beat up shotguns and rifles that my previous generations have used for a really long time.

    The first gun I ever used to kill an animal was a really old single shot 410 that was my great grandpas! Love it!
     
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    I love my AR, But I gotta go REM 700 HB varmit .22-250. Just because I love a nice bolt action precision rifle.

    With that said the .17 hmr is my work horse.

    Sent from my ADR6300 using Tapatalk 2
     
  15. Illinoishunter102

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    Shotgun: Currently my Benelli Super Vinci 12ga. Its a joy to shoot and has put down a ton of geese.

    Rifle: Tikka T3 .22-250. Absolutely deadly accurate, good looking and super smooth cycling.
     
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    WV Hunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    A deer huntin machine ;) :D
     
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    Even though I only got it about a month ago, it has to be me Benelli Super Vinci. It shoots like a dream. Already put down plenty of geese with it.
     
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    Lol :confused: I kill deer with the z7

    Sent from my ADR6300 using Tapatalk 2
     
  19. jlucas1991

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    Ruger #1 7mm-08 given to me by my dad for my birthday. It currently has a 4-10 zeis on top. Killed one of my biggest bucks with it. Such a smooth shooting gun. Trigger is unbelievably light.
    My second favorite has to be old faithful, my lever action .444 marlin. Perfect woods gun. Always comes through for me, and they never go far.
     
  20. Christine

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    My favorite was a cheapo H&R Topper Jr in 20 ga. It was a gift to me when I was 8 years old. It was nothing special to look at but it had a special place in my heart and I took down a lot of critters with it. Sadly, my ex never gave it back to me. :cry:

    So.... my other 'favorite' gun would be my Beretta 92f. It was my brother's gun. I love the way it looks, tho' it's been well used and has a bit of roughness to it. it's about as dependable a pistol as you could ask for, it will run anything you feed it and it is accurate. (not necessarily in my hands...)
     

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