My first rifle

Squawker · July 14th, 2006, 01:59 AM

I've wanted a rifle for a while now, purely for defensive purposes. I got into shooting last year, when I bought my first handgun, a Beretta 92FS. I really enjoyed both the gun and shooting, so I began to add handguns, and ended up getting my CCW. with the new Middle East Crisis, I was reminded that things can go south quickly, just about anytime. I do have a shotgun in addition to my 5 handguns, along with a reasonable supply of ammo (could use more 45, since I've started carrying my XD). But, I still didn't have a rifle to round things out. Today was a light day at work, with only 1 appointment, at around 11. Around noon, my boos came into my office, and suggested that I just take the afternoon off, and that they would call me if they needed me. Finding out that I would still be paid for the day, it was a no brainer. The only problem was that I didn't want to go home, as I live on the other side of the Vegas valley. After stopping by a local casino, eating, and playing a little video poker, I decided that it would be a good day just to visit some gun shops.
After stopping by one shop, which was pretty junky and had a poor selection, I went by the shop where I usually buy my guns. I found that the .223 and .308 military style ammo was flying off the shelf. In fact, flown was more like it, with only high end ammo left. After taking a look at a few guns, I figured "what the hell"-next month is my birthday, and my wife would love to just contribute to a high end item that I want, rather than buy something that I might just stuff in a drawer. While I liked the idea of a 308, the guns were more expensive, and heavy. While I eventually want a 308, I decided that a 223 would be better for me at this time. So, I took home a Bushmaster carbine, with the removable carry handle. At $925, it was lower than other Bushmasters that I had seen. So, it ended up following me home. The system had been down for a while to run background checks, but with the CCW, things went very smoothly, and I could take the gun home, and save the $25. Now, I just have to start learning it's care and feeding.

P95Carry · July 14th, 2006, 02:20 AM

Ahah - now the Bushy - next the FAL!

The disease is progressive - be warned

MattLarson · July 14th, 2006, 08:29 AM

Congratulations. I am having a great time with mine.

Lots of fun to shoot.

Matt

hsuCowboy98 · July 14th, 2006, 09:04 AM

The disease is spreading...Im gonna have to get another rifle if I keep reading about everyone else getting one, its been at least a week now its time....

Bushmasters are good weapons, be sure to post if you have any maintainence problems or questions.

Ohh, and have fun blasting away.

Team American · July 14th, 2006, 09:07 AM

Well done, Squawker

Bushmaster makes a fine rifle...enjoy shooting it!

MattLarson · July 14th, 2006, 03:32 PM

Oh, yes, and make sure you clean and lube before the first range session.

Matt

hsuCowboy98 · July 14th, 2006, 03:40 PM

Definately what Matt said, keep that bad boy lubed up really well after you clean it and before the first shoot.

randytulsa2 · July 14th, 2006, 03:56 PM

Good For You!!

I know one guy who's going to have a great weekend....

JD · July 14th, 2006, 08:07 PM

Well allready having, 8 or 9 pistols, a BAN

model m4 (now with collapsable stock

)and a nice Benelli Nova Tactical model that my wife bought me, I just picked up a used Marlin .17 HMR for plinking and boy do I love that little thing. I know I'll get some looks for this but I traded my Kahr PM40 for a used .17 HMR but hey it had a brand new stock and a Swift 3-9 scope, with the left over money I had I picked up a Harris bi-pod, an extra mag and 3 boxes of ammo...GROUND HOGS BEWARE!!!! Congrats on the Bushmaster I've had many a good day at the range with mine, next on the list is a DCM.

rocky · July 15th, 2006, 12:54 AM

check out this site for lots more info on AR's

http://www.ar15.com/forums/active.html?b=&f=

July 14th, 2006, 01:59 AM	#1
Squawker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 913	My first rifle I've wanted a rifle for a while now, purely for defensive purposes. I got into shooting last year, when I bought my first handgun, a Beretta 92FS. I really enjoyed both the gun and shooting, so I began to add handguns, and ended up getting my CCW. with the new Middle East Crisis, I was reminded that things can go south quickly, just about anytime. I do have a shotgun in addition to my 5 handguns, along with a reasonable supply of ammo (could use more 45, since I've started carrying my XD). But, I still didn't have a rifle to round things out. Today was a light day at work, with only 1 appointment, at around 11. Around noon, my boos came into my office, and suggested that I just take the afternoon off, and that they would call me if they needed me. Finding out that I would still be paid for the day, it was a no brainer. The only problem was that I didn't want to go home, as I live on the other side of the Vegas valley. After stopping by a local casino, eating, and playing a little video poker, I decided that it would be a good day just to visit some gun shops. After stopping by one shop, which was pretty junky and had a poor selection, I went by the shop where I usually buy my guns. I found that the .223 and .308 military style ammo was flying off the shelf. In fact, flown was more like it, with only high end ammo left. After taking a look at a few guns, I figured "what the hell"-next month is my birthday, and my wife would love to just contribute to a high end item that I want, rather than buy something that I might just stuff in a drawer. While I liked the idea of a 308, the guns were more expensive, and heavy. While I eventually want a 308, I decided that a 223 would be better for me at this time. So, I took home a Bushmaster carbine, with the removable carry handle. At $925, it was lower than other Bushmasters that I had seen. So, it ended up following me home. The system had been down for a while to run background checks, but with the CCW, things went very smoothly, and I could take the gun home, and save the $25. Now, I just have to start learning it's care and feeding.

July 14th, 2006, 02:20 AM	#2
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,366	Ahah - now the Bushy - next the FAL! The disease is progressive - be warned __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

July 14th, 2006, 08:29 AM	#3
MattLarson Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,489	Congratulations. I am having a great time with mine. Lots of fun to shoot. Matt __________________ Hope is not a plan.

July 14th, 2006, 09:04 AM	#4
hsuCowboy98 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,023	The disease is spreading...Im gonna have to get another rifle if I keep reading about everyone else getting one, its been at least a week now its time.... Bushmasters are good weapons, be sure to post if you have any maintainence problems or questions. Ohh, and have fun blasting away. __________________ Fear No Evil.

July 14th, 2006, 09:07 AM	#5
Team American VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,797	Well done, Squawker Bushmaster makes a fine rifle...enjoy shooting it! __________________ "I surrounded 'em"- Alvin York "They're ain't many troubles that a man can't fix with seven hundred dollars and a thirty ought six"- Jeff Cooper

July 14th, 2006, 03:32 PM	#6
MattLarson Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,489	Oh, yes, and make sure you clean and lube before the first range session. Matt __________________ Hope is not a plan.

July 14th, 2006, 03:40 PM	#7
hsuCowboy98 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,023	Definately what Matt said, keep that bad boy lubed up really well after you clean it and before the first shoot. __________________ Fear No Evil.

July 14th, 2006, 03:56 PM	#8
randytulsa2 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,448	Good For You!! I know one guy who's going to have a great weekend....

July 14th, 2006, 08:07 PM	#9
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bedford County Virginia Posts: 9,042	Rifle Fever Well allready having, 8 or 9 pistols, a BAN model m4 (now with collapsable stock )and a nice Benelli Nova Tactical model that my wife bought me, I just picked up a used Marlin .17 HMR for plinking and boy do I love that little thing. I know I'll get some looks for this but I traded my Kahr PM40 for a used .17 HMR but hey it had a brand new stock and a Swift 3-9 scope, with the left over money I had I picked up a Harris bi-pod, an extra mag and 3 boxes of ammo...GROUND HOGS BEWARE!!!! Congrats on the Bushmaster I've had many a good day at the range with mine, next on the list is a DCM. __________________ On "Vacation" till thing settle down with the little guy. Garrett Matthew _______, 8lbs 4oz. 21" 11-25-08

July 15th, 2006, 12:54 AM	#10
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 11,767	check out this site for lots more info on AR's http://www.ar15.com/forums/active.html?b=&f= __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Nemo Me Impune Lacesset Link to my kydex builds:http://rocknloadkydex.blogspot.com/

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