Which hunting rifles look like military rifles? Also, which rifles are the most accurate?

8 Responses

1. pagamenews

   November 7th, 2009 at 4:07 am

   Some great answers here and I am glad that I am not alone on this one.

   I presently own a few "defensive" military-style long guns in my collection. But, I have to tell you, I have absolutely no desire to hunt with those rifles. Nor do I think they are "classy" in any way shape or form.

   For rifle hunting, give me a Savage model 99, a Remington 141 or model 760 or 700 BDL. The Winchester Model 70 or Weatherby Mark V is just fine.

   I just don’t understand how people get confused on the subject of what’s sporting and what’s military.

2. MasterPython

   November 7th, 2009 at 4:07 am

   Remington Model 700. The Army and Marines and most police forces issue versions of it to snipers and marksmen.

3. ebola_patient_zero

   November 7th, 2009 at 4:07 am

   For accuracy and military looks, it’s hard to beat an AR-15 or an AR-10.

   If you use them for hunting, then I guess it would be fair to call them "hunting rifles", eh?

   Just be sure your mag only holds 5 rounds.

4. frogger

   November 7th, 2009 at 4:07 am

   First off, don’t buy a firearm because it looks pretty. Buy one that suits your needs and works well. Deer don’t care what your rifle looks like. When it comes to accuracy, about 99% of the accuracy is due to the hunter, not the gun.

5. Master T

   November 7th, 2009 at 4:07 am

   Hunting with a military rifle is not what I would call "hunting with style". Traditionally, military rifles are made for the foot soldiers and are often crudely made. Look no further than the ComBloc AK-47 rifles, or the American made M1 Garand rifles, and you will see machine marks on the metal parts and crudely made wooden stocks.

   On the other hand, look at a Weatherby Mark V Deluxe with a custom action, and you will find hand checkered AA fancy walnut stocks with a high luster epoxy finish, deep blued metal parts and a jeweled bolt and cartridge follower with engraved floorplate. And, this is simply a factory rifle. If you want real class you can have custom gunmaker make you a personalized rifle from a barreled action and build a custom stock to your specifications.

6. John de Witt

   November 7th, 2009 at 4:07 am

   If you want to hunt in style, then stop being childish. Playing army should be something you got over about age ten or twelve. Military and sporting use have different requirements and therefore the rifles are different. There are quite a few AR-style varminters out there for ex-military people who can’t be bothered to learn how to shoot a better rifle, but for the most part, if you’re looking for an accurate hunting rifle, it’ll probably be a bolt action, and one of the sporting versions of the Remington 700 is most popular as a value. Note there are some versions of the 700 very similar to the ones the military uses for their snipers. You’ll probably want to avoid them, for almost all types of hunting.

7. curtism1234

   November 7th, 2009 at 4:07 am

   The tactical craze is exactly what’s wrong with our hobby today. It’s shamefull how we accepted and became one of those crazies that we used to avoid at the shop/range/woods.

   There are some more vintage military firearms acceptable for hunting
   Mausers, Enfields, and Swiss rifles would be the best choice for reasonable priced rifles. Swiss rifles are probably the most accurate but in worst outside condition.

   Ruger mini look like the M1carbine — not usually accurate though (3-4" at 100 yards)
   The 10/22 is, again, made to look like the carbine with it’s rounded buttstock – not that accurate out of the box (2" at 50 is normal) but can be customized to shoot very well.

8. kennethstarr360

   November 7th, 2009 at 4:07 am

   the m14 or the ruger mini 14.

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