Old School

If you're serious that you don't own anything on that list...You have a lot of catching up to do.

Some what true Vlad. The original design of these pistols have different intents. Browning Hi-Power - defense military CZ 75 - defense military Sig P226 - defense military Smith & Wesson Mdl 41 - target Beretta M9/92 - defense military Walther P38 - defense military Ruger MKI/II/III - target Walther PP/PPK - defense personal Glock 17/19 - defense military Colt 1911 - defense military I own the red ones and have only put myself at risk with the Hi-Power many years ago. There's over a 100 years of evolution on that list. Design has changed during that time. The HP was the best I could find as a defense gun years ago. Today I standardize on GLOCKs and like design and also a 92fs. These are relatively modern designs.

Just as a FYI anybody that intends to hunt a bear with a bow / crossbow. You better do your homework. Bears don't have big lungs like deer and there's lots of heavy bone so don't expect a pass through.

. Paul- Agreed! Let me tell you these guys are bashing but My dad bought an aluminum framed High Standard revolver from Meltzer's. (mistake POS) The rear sight loosed up and he went back to the store. They sent him right around the corner to Bobby Storms and he squared it away and he left with his revolver. Try that with an internet or big box store.

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Bobby Storms (Garfield Gunsmithing) IS still alive!!!! Lost his wife I believe but he stays at my brother-in laws house in Scottsdale routinely. Ricky is lost in space. He had some problems we won't talk about.

Back "in the day" It was Meltzer's and Garfield Gunsmithing right around the corner. Bobby Storms of Garfield Gunsmithing is still alive in Lake Havasu, AZ

I've already started accumulating standard capacity mags, left down there of course. As far as uppers w/ MBs and no bayo lugs....most will be sold up here and replaced down there.. (It pays to keep your stuff in nice shape) Neutered mags? Will be sold up here.

You can spend $125 to sky's the limit. I wouldn't spend a lot of money.

Traditionally a 1-4 power scope is the choice. Any time you are moving set on 1 power and use the higher magnifications as you must. An illuminated reticle is a plus

Look at the RO's and you'll realize aesthetics don't count .

+1 on what Vlad said. Do you have a Full Auto bolt? Is your gas tube clean? Where are your ejected cases landing?

True on the 223/5.56 issue. Worth checking your chambering before you buy. Most bulk ammo is labeled 5.56. (is it really? I don't know) True again on the light barrel. The Axis the OP mentioned does have a pencil thin barrel. Consider reloading. For a few more bucks than an Axis you can get a varmint model Savage with a heavier barrel. I started to search Savage but not knowing your budget a recommendation is hard to make. I looked at Bud's and you can get an Axis scoped for $400. ( I used Bud's for reference but, suggest you buy local. Sure they'll price match)

I totally agree 223 / 5.56 is the way to go with a paper puncher / non-hunting center fire rifle. Inexpensive ammo is a big plus and you'll be able to afford more shooting and improve your proficiency. Lots of choices on what rifle to buy. The Axis is a nice rifle but the stock is flimsy and down right sucks. But you can restock for not a lot of money. They are good shooters. 243 Win will eat you out of house and home.

I don't think you'll ever have to wait for a port, just a cease fire which occurs every 1/2 hour.

I don't like the ejector at all.

Yep a member was almost shot because he wasn't seen.

As I suspected the 555 is a Turkish import. www.shootingtimes.com/shotguns/stevens-model-555-shotgun-review/ Light because has an aluminum receiver with steel breach inserts. None of these things make it a bad shotgun.

Nightforce Benchrest(I think, because it's a loaner) 8-42X Did load ladders and settled on 30.5gr CFE223, 95gr SMK , Federal Match AR primers, COL max magazine length.

I'm with Vlad !! Probably a case volumn issue. Why are you riding the pressure edge?

You can "try it first" You pay the $25 and I'll guest you in. In case you didn't know...CR has 100, 200 and 300yd rifle 22lr plinking range to 50yd Pistol range, trap and 5 stand range and archery range. A club house for use by members. And the club house has REAL shitters. All for a little more than a couple of hundred bucks (really need to check out pricing)

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Two different animals. If you shoot rifles --- CR What are you gonna do shoot centerfire rifles at 25 or 50 yards? Join RSTP. We don't want CR to get too crowded !

Well this is different than what you guys expect to see here but it is an AR in 6mm 95gr SMK @ 2800fps X-Caliber barrel Nightforce scope Jard trigger Yes close to 243 Win ballistics in a small frame AR Chambered by Dave Young Yep ! I have to learn to shoot and tighten up those groups.

Well this is different than what you guys expect to see here but it is an AR in 6mm 95gr SMK @ 2800fps X-Caliber barrel Nightforce scope Jard trigger Yes close to 243 Win ballistics in a small frame AR Chambered by Dave Young