Although I am currently broke I am thinking about getting a ranch rifle when I'm not so broke.
Help me pick a gun. Here are the choices I am giving you. All guns are in the lovely .308 caliber. All data is from the company's spec sheet.
I will probably test fire them and be the ultimate judge before I invest any money but here goes:
Choice #1:
Browning Automatic Rifle (Safari edition)
$831
Richly blued, one piece ordinance steel receiver with scroll engraving • Select walnut stock and forearm • Shown with optional BOSS (scope not included)
Caliber / Gauge 308 Win.
Magazine Capacity 4
Barrel Length 22"
Nominal Overall Length 43"
Nominal Length of Pull 13 3/4"
Nominal Drop at Comb 3/4"
Nominal Drop at Heel 1 1/8"
Nominal Weight 7 lbs. 6 oz.
Rate of Twist One Turn in 12
Wood Finish Gloss Finish
Additional Description No Sights
Choice #2
Ruger Mini-Thirty
$770
Caliber: 7.62x39
Capacity: 5 Rounds
Finish: Matte Stainless
Stock / Grip: Hardwood
Barrel Length: 18 1/2
Groove: 6
Twist: 1:10" RH
Overall Length: 37 1/4"
Weight: 7 lbs
California Approved: N/A
Front Sight(s): Blade
Rear Sight(s): Adjustable
Other Features: Garand Type Safety
Instruction Manual Standard with every Ruger firearm
Lock 10" Cable Lock (Yellow) - Not for sale in California
Magazine - 5-Shot 5-Shot, 7.62x39mm Caliber Magazine
Scope Rings MEDIUM 1" Matte Rings
Choice #3
Springfield Armory M1A Bush Rifle
$1529.00 (!)
he Springfield Bush Rifle can get into tight places where a full-size rifle would be awkward. The perfect ranch rifle for a pickup or tractor. The Bush Rifle may be small in stature, but it is full-size performance.
AA9104 Mossy Oak Stock/ Carbon Barrel
Caliber .308 Win.
Barrel 18", 1:11 RH six-groove barrel
Size Weight 8 3/4 pounds, 40 1/2" long
Mechanism: Rotating bolt, gas operated, air cooled, semi-automatic magazine fed rifle
Sights Front: Military square post
Rear Military: aperture with MOA click adjustments for both windage and elevation, 22 3/4" sight radius
Capacity: 5 round magazine *preban 20 round available(!)
Trigger Pull: 5 to 6 lbs., two stage