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Re: Size Matters, Smaller is Better [Re: ImTheReasonDovesMourn] #7201502 06/18/18 11:30 PM
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Here are two of my shorty Rugers.

6.8 SPC Ranch and a 308 RSI. Both have 18.5" barrels. They are easy carrying lightweight truck, blind, timber rifles.




I also have the Portuguese hammer. It's Garvey's favorite.




Finally a 6.8 SPC AR that I used to kill a monster whitetail.




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Originally Posted By: scottfromdallas
Here are two of my shorty Rugers.

6.8 SPC Ranch and a 308 RSI. Both have 18.5" barrels. They are easy carrying lightweight truck, blind, timber rifles.




I also have the Portuguese hammer. It's Garvey's favorite.




Finally a 6.8 SPC AR that I used to kill a monster whitetail.



That Ranch Rifle is sweet!


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Re: Size Matters, Smaller is Better [Re: ImTheReasonDovesMourn] #7201516 06/18/18 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted By: ImTheReasonDovesMourn

That Ranch Rifle is sweet!


I think it would be my favorite rifle if I could get it to shoot close to MOA. Maybe one day I will find the right powder/bullet combo. For now it's a 2-3 MOA rifle I use when I know my shots won't be over 100 yards. It's a good woods rifle, I have accepted it's limitations and just enjoy it.



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In the deepest darkest recesses of my memory, it seems as thought here used to be some outfit that offered accurizing for the Ranch rifles. Maybe there still is. If you like the rifle that much, it might be worth it.


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Re: Size Matters, Smaller is Better [Re: scottfromdallas] #7201520 06/18/18 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted By: scottfromdallas
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That Ranch Rifle is sweet!


I think it would be my favorite rifle if I could get it to shoot close to MOA. Maybe one day I will find the right powder/bullet combo. For now it's a 2-3 MOA rifle I use when I know my shots won't be over 100 yards. It's a good woods rifle, I have accepted it's limitations and just enjoy it.


Hell yeah. up


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Haha yea I polished that thing for hours.
Re: Size Matters, Smaller is Better [Re: ImTheReasonDovesMourn] #7201550 06/19/18 12:10 AM
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Get rid of the blind and its no problem. I’ve seen so many folk sit in a blind over a corn feeder with their face stuck in a device. I even saw one guy using hand sanitizer and wearing a mask for cedar pollen.

Its like not even enjoying nature to me.

People consume too many soy products and hormones from milk these days. grin


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Re: Size Matters, Smaller is Better [Re: ImTheReasonDovesMourn] #7201717 06/19/18 04:13 AM
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Re: Size Matters, Smaller is Better [Re: ImTheReasonDovesMourn] #7201739 06/19/18 06:31 AM
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Re: Size Matters, Smaller is Better [Re: ImTheReasonDovesMourn] #7201744 06/19/18 07:59 AM
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Re: Size Matters, Smaller is Better [Re: J.G.] #7201881 06/19/18 01:49 PM
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I like my ARS because I can quickly adjust the stocks to handle different situations.


ARs are not hunting rifles according to some here.


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I like my ARS because I can quickly adjust the stocks to handle different situations.


ARs are not hunting rifles according to some here.


I am in trouble then

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Originally Posted By: Choctaw
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I like my ARS because I can quickly adjust the stocks to handle different situations.


ARs are not hunting rifles according to some here.


I know. I'm a very bad man. Very, very bad. smile ani


My reply has been "there are piles of dead animals, that were at the end of an AR, that would disagree".


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Re: Size Matters, Smaller is Better [Re: ImTheReasonDovesMourn] #7201930 06/19/18 02:38 PM
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I have two contenders with 16" barrels one in .223 and one in .17 Rem. centerfire. That .223 has probably killed as many pigs as any gun in Tx.....Wish I was smart enough to post pics.

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Re: Size Matters, Smaller is Better [Re: ImTheReasonDovesMourn] #7201942 06/19/18 02:45 PM
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RR, no, the powder I use is not listed in your results. The powders you listed cover a very broad array, and include some powders you would not use for a 308.


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Re: Size Matters, Smaller is Better [Re: ImTheReasonDovesMourn] #7201982 06/19/18 03:18 PM
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Re: Size Matters, Smaller is Better [Re: snake oil] #7201999 06/19/18 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted By: snake oil
I have two contenders with 16" barrels one in .223 and one in .17 Rem. centerfire. That .223 has probably killed as many pigs as any gun in Tx.....Wish I was smart enough to post pics.


Can you text pics? If so, I'll PM you my number and post them from my phone.


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Haha yea I polished that thing for hours.
Re: Size Matters, Smaller is Better [Re: ImTheReasonDovesMourn] #7202032 06/19/18 04:04 PM
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Re: Size Matters, Smaller is Better [Re: snake oil] #7202040 06/19/18 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted By: snake oil
Yes do that. Thanks


PM sent.


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Originally Posted By: ImTheReasonDovesMourn
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Yes do that. Thanks


PM sent.


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I like my ARS because I can quickly adjust the stocks to handle different situations.


ARs are not hunting rifles according to some here.


I know. I'm a very bad man. Very, very bad. smile ani


My reply has been "there are piles of dead animals, that were at the end of an AR, that would disagree".


You speak the truth.

Re: Size Matters, Smaller is Better [Re: ImTheReasonDovesMourn] #7202054 06/19/18 04:22 PM
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For snake oil- the one on top is the .17.



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Yes do that. Thanks


PM sent.


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You can have my number bro. It's 903-513-GO-F-URSLEF-KYLE


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my little friend with my son from a few weeks ago..
he was like "dad, I REALLY like this gun"
He has a tendency to try to make my toys his own..
I was in his room last night and commented on how 3 of my guitars ended up there!




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Thanks again Jeremy......


Yes sir cheers


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