Rooster Ron Wayne Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I'm looking to setup a everyday centerfire , None cowboy shooting plinking rifle. Not a full tricked out race rifle. Just a everyday kick around the back woods plinking rifle. I'm thinking about a Uberti 73 with some wisper springs installed with a SS Mag spring & follower in 19" round barrel carbine. So my question is what rifle would you setup in what configuration ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 A non cowboy gun? The 9mm Henry Homesteader would get a close look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I'd tend towards a SMLE, Chileno Mauser, or Swedish Mauser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 6 minutes ago, Dantankerous said: A non cowboy gun? The 9mm Henry Homesteader would get a close look. I agree, or perhaps a Ruger PC Carbine in 9mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I would either choose a CZ Mini Mauser, or better yet a Zastava, in 7.62x39, and feed it steelcase Russian stuff. If I'm plinking with centerfire, I want to recover my brass for reloading. If I'm wandering around in the woods - which is what you said, "back woods" - brass has a tendency to disappear in the tall grass and the dead leaves. So I would want something that I was not worried about finding the brass. Either rimfire, or non reloadable centerfire. I say Zastava because it's actually built like a Mauser. Internal 5 round magazine. The CZ has a removable box, and those suckers are over $50 apiece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 A Rossi/Taurus 1892 20” carbine in .38/.357. Cheeper ammo, more common, easy to obtain brass and supplies if you’re reloading, and enough knockdown power for most varmints. Still easy to find and relatively cheap to buy and set up! You can get hard hitting factory .357 mag. ammunition and the rifle will safely handle it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 For something knockabout that you don't need to worry about grrrring up, I understand that Hi Point Carbines are pretty good. Everything I've heard says that they are accurate and reliable. On Gunbroker I see them for under $300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 If ya want a lever gun a Marlin 94 or a Rossi 92 , will get er done A Win 94 in 22wrm or a Henery 22 lr is easy to carry and feed The Hi Point 9mm is ugly as sin , BUT , the 2 I have shot , worked well and were accurate CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 7 minutes ago, Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 said: The Hi Point 9mm is ugly as sin , BUT , the 2 I have shot , worked well and were accurate CB You can get "Dress Up" parts for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 22 minutes ago, Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 said: For something knockabout that you don't need to worry about grrrring up, I understand that Hi Point Carbines are pretty good. Everything I've heard says that they are accurate and reliable. On Gunbroker I see them for under $300. I haven’t met a person yet that could say their Hi-Point carbine was unreliable. You can get them in .380, 9mm, 10mm, .45 ACP, .40 S&W and .30 Super Carry. They are just a bit ugly though. Forgot the link https://www.hi-pointfirearms.com/hi-point-carbines/hi-point-od-fde.php# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 A rifle that I am seriously considering is a Henry Big Boy X model in .45 Colt. Man, is that gun smooth. https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/big-boy-x-model/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I have an old Winchester 94 in .30-30 that fills that bill beautifully. It's tougher than dirt, fairly accurate, suitable for small game (though I've seen elk and black bear taken with it), light enough to carry, and ammo is still available and not too expensive. Mine has a 26 inch octagonal barrel but I think an 18 or 20 incher is still available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 51 minutes ago, Pat Riot said: A rifle that I am seriously considering is a Henry Big Boy X model in .45 Colt. Man, is that gun smooth. https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/big-boy-x-model/ Smooth is right. I won't call these Henry tactical lever actions ugly but a lot of folks do. I see their utility. If I was going to pick a Henry in 45 Colt it would have to be their large loop lever 16 inch barreled carbine. Just as smooth but shorter. Quite sexy. However me being a Marlin guy I'd probably stick with my 1894 44 mag carbine. I still vote for the 9mm carbine. Either the Henry or Ruger would be a ton of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Trapper Tom Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Wow. When you said plinking I automatically thought of a 22 . For me anything bigger is more than just a plinking rifle. But that’s just my puny butt I guess LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Graybeard Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I would think a Rossi 92 in 44 mag would work well. Can load it up or down. Fairly easy to find components and thought as hell. Smooth action with a little work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 I was really thinking about a lever gun just because it's my favorite rifle . But I do kinds like that Henry 9mm Homesteader. I believe you can get 357 velocity out of some 9mm ammo . And I'm looking for a do anything plinking anything kinda rifle . That's why I was leaning towards the 73 or 92 in 357. Rooster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 4 minutes ago, Tennessee Trapper Tom said: Wow. When you said plinking I automatically thought of a 22 . For me anything bigger is more than just a plinking rifle. But that’s just my puny butt I guess LOL I have plenty of .22 rifles . I'm looking for more power in a centerfire rifle . I guess a 22mag would work but ammo is so expensive in 22 Mag. I kinda wanted to load up or load down something in centerfire. Rooster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I would get a single shot hiwall, original Winchester or Uberti reproduction, in a caliber that suits you. If you are going on a woods walk, do it with some class! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Trapper Tom Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 SOmehow my brain skipped over the Centerfire statement. There is a rifle in 22 TCM made by Rock Island Armory. It’s a centerfire. I have the 1911. Absolute blast to shoot. I have everything I need to reload as well. Might want to check it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeker, SASS #43022 Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Plinkers are generally low recoil - fast handling rifles. Which if you're requiring centerfire suggests... A semi auto pistol caliber carbine or An AR of your choice in 223/ 5.56. After all - it is Americas Rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 M-1 carbine. Classy - lotsa style points, very lightweight (important for hiking), already set up for and easy to carry with a sling, cartridge has enough oomph for any kind of plinking. Yeah I know, not exactly practical when acquiring ammo, but dang, they are fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Trapper Tom Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 The parent case of the 22 TCM is a necked down .223. They also make a 1911 that has a barrel change out to 9mm. Not much more in price. However Ive heard of a lot of problems with this model, loading and feeding issues. The straight 22TCM Ive not had a single issue with. SO far ammo is reasonable, as well as reloading stuff. However it’s gaining popularity and I expect that to change. The rifle is actually quite good looking. Rock Island Armory is known for producing some quality firearms. Give it a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 50 minutes ago, J-BAR #18287 said: I would get a single shot hiwall, original Winchester or Uberti reproduction, in a caliber that suits you. If you are going on a woods walk, do it with some class! Single shot. Now that's a good idea. You carry an empty pouch, and once you fired you take the empty shell out of the gun and drop it in the pouch. No "cycling the action on the repeater and then digging through the grass for the empty brass". I'd look for a Uberti Baby Rolling Block carbine in 357. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Trapper Tom Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 The pistol is mine. The rifle will be my next purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 22 Hornet had a chance to play with an H&R handi rifle , very accurate , CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 I would relly like to run across a USAF M4 bolt action in 22H that I could afford , strange little jewel , I kinda like odd things CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Abilene Slim SASS 81783 said: M-1 carbine. Classy - lotsa style points, very lightweight (important for hiking), already set up for and easy to carry with a sling, cartridge has enough oomph for any kind of plinking. Yeah I know, not exactly practical when acquiring ammo, but dang, they are fun. I reload for my carbine and really like it for a walking gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 3 hours ago, Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 said: For something knockabout that you don't need to worry about grrrring up, I understand that Hi Point Carbines are pretty good. Everything I've heard says that they are accurate and reliable. On Gunbroker I see them for under $300. 3 hours ago, Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 said: If ya want a lever gun a Marlin 94 or a Rossi 92 , will get er done A Win 94 in 22wrm or a Henery 22 lr is easy to carry and feed The Hi Point 9mm is ugly as sin , BUT , the 2 I have shot , worked well and were accurate CB 3 hours ago, Pat Riot said: I haven’t met a person yet that could say their Hi-Point carbine was unreliable. You can get them in .380, 9mm, 10mm, .45 ACP, .40 S&W and .30 Super Carry. They are just a bit ugly though. Forgot the link https://www.hi-pointfirearms.com/hi-point-carbines/hi-point-od-fde.php# I had a Hi-Point Carbine in 9mm. It took everything I put in it. I thought it was something that I would like...until I went to clean it. Stopped a 1/4 of the way through disassembly, put it back together and sold it. What a pita to disassemble, clean and reassemble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 My Mossberg lend-lease .22 cal training rifle. British used them during WW II. Bolt action with 6-round box mag. Great for woods walking with the sling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 20 minutes ago, Abilene Slim SASS 81783 said: My Mossberg lend-lease .22 cal training rifle. British used them during WW II. Bolt action with 6-round box mag. Great for woods walking with the sling. I had a Mossberg 46M that was very similar to the above rifle only it was tube fed. Very accurate gun and a ton of fun to plink with. Still kicking myself for selling it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 15 minutes ago, Cypress Sun said: I had a Mossberg 46M that was very similar to the above rifle only it was tube fed. Very accurate gun and a ton of fun to plink with. Still kicking myself for selling it. Mine belonged to my dad when he was on his high school rifle team around 1943. I’d love to have this scope setup. Can someone help me identify it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Cypress Sun said: I had a Hi-Point Carbine in 9mm. It took everything I put in it. I thought it was something that I would like...until I went to clean it. Stopped a 1/4 of the way through disassembly, put it back together and sold it. What a pita to disassemble, clean and reassemble. I heard that tear down cleaning a Hi-Point was a pain. I have no experience with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 I have seen some really good ideas. I'm still thinking I want some kinda lever action 357 ? I don't know ? We all are always looking for any reason to justify a new gun lol I think the Henry 9mm Carbine could be a contender for a do anything back woods kick around plinking kinda rifle. I think it's coming down to a Rissi 92 357 or Uberti 73 357 or Henry 9mm . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 If it were me I would not want to be chasing center fire brass after ejecting and 9 mm brass I wouldn't care if I lost hundreds of them. 357 magnum or 44 sized brass i'd probably be looking for each one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 For me, a plinking gun would be one that is relatively inexpensive to shoot, with ammunition readily available if I need to stop and buy some. Since you say center fire, I see that as leaving two options. 9mm or.38/.357. With that in mind, I like my Ruger PC9 and my Rossi 92. Up the ammunition cost a bit, and an AR in 5.56mm comes into play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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