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I'm not sure 1 gun will be a universal tool that you will use for everything you intend. I also will recommend the AR platform. I personally have them in several different caliber uppers ranging from .22lr thru 7.62x39.
I like the .308 but question if it is actually a necessity for 14 acres. I feel you can do just about anything you mentioned with a standard 5.56 and a decent sidearm. I'm starting to love my full size Glock 41 which is a .45ACP.
I would also absolutely pick up a Ruger 10 22 or a Henry.
For a .308 AR, DPMS makes about the least expensive of the bunch and I've seen them for about a grand+ or so.
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Hey L; you will note that we have no aversion to spending your $.
Last edited by Dave Davidson1; 11/28/15 04:08 PM.
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Dave - If you are a gun guy, then you might like the "Box O' Truth" site. It's like we turned one of our best Pond Boss tinkerers loose on gun "myths" and conventional "wisdom".
I think the main guy is a retired engineer. Many interesting observations come out of his experiments.
I looked specifically for the .22 data, but I don't think he has figured out a way (yet) to catch the bullet in ballistic gel at the appropriate distance.
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Rod, look up 22 bullet drop chart. It's loaded with 22 data.
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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