Originally Posted by
mrbb
I seldom ever need the speed of a semi for fast reloads
BUT it would be nice to have more use of semi rifles I own, or NOT having to buy other rifles when ONE can do more things
an AR say in .308 can be a great hunting rifle, home defense and target gun, all in one rifle
as would a .223 one for varmints and targets and home defense
so its not just about needing a FAST reloading gun to hunt with for follow up shots, its just getting more use out things you can do more with
rather hard to use a bolt action for self defense
a pump/lever?
OK< I guess but??
and YES a .308 -.223 isn't the best self defense calibers either
just showing an example of why a semi could be a PRO to have if, allowed to hunt with them
I cannot tell you HOW many times I have heard 5-6 + shots ring out as fast as a person can do in rifle deer season
so its NOT like going to a semi would make that any faster shooting going on's, as you said, you can shoot a lever/pump pretty fast!
and many pumps and levers can hold a bunch of rounds too
so it might even be easier to have a mag limit on ALL rifles then, if capacity is a concern!
I too have heard the opening day salvo in the PA woods many times and to be honest, I would be about frightened if half those idiots had semi's in their hands. If they are fast firing AND MISSING 60-80% of the shots they are attempting at running deer with manuals, imagine the horror and mayhem if you put semi's in their hands!!
Originally Posted by
Ridge Runner
need isn't the issue.
RR
I concur partially but in all reality there really is no need for semi's in 95% of hunting situations. The other 5% goes to wing shooting and multiple animal situations. Hell I hog hunted for many years with just a lever gun and was only marginally less successful in numbers of kills in comparison to my experience with AR's over the past 5 or so years. Got pretty sporty with a lever as can anyone with a little coaching and practice.