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Something similar to pump action 12 gauge Mossberg

Post by Point223 » 05 Aug 2014, 3:49 pm

Hi everyone,

Finally installed my safe and i'm out looking to purchase a rifle. I have a Category A, B license. I wanted to buy a pump action 12 guage mossberg, but that's out of the question due to license restriction. Anything similar i could get with my current license? Any suggestion for a rifle that i can reload quickly, is powerful, and fun to shoot?

Your replies are much appreciated.

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Re: What to buy?

Post by Baldrick314 » 05 Aug 2014, 5:01 pm

You could go a lever action shotgun. IAC make some pretty good ones that you can usually pick up around the $900 mark.

If you wanna go for a fast shooting rifle then a pump action like the remington 7600's or a lever action rifle would be your best bet.

What do you wanna do with the rifle?
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Re: What to buy?

Post by Norty_Country_Bloke » 06 Aug 2014, 2:02 pm

Remington make some nice looking pump action centrefires. The ten round mag in the old SMLE can be emptied pretty quickly with a well oiled bolt and a bit of practice. I'd personally be checking usedguns for a nice second hand lever action that won't break the bank. A Marlin lever in 45-70 fast and powerful enough for ya? :P
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Re: Something similar to pump action 12 gauge Mossberg

Post by Point223 » 06 Aug 2014, 4:49 pm

I don't think I can own a pump with my Category of license. it's A and B. In NSW does that allow you to own a pump or a lever?
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Re: Something similar to pump action 12 gauge Mossberg

Post by Norty_Country_Bloke » 06 Aug 2014, 5:38 pm

I'm not aware of any ruling for not having pump/lever rifles. As long as you have the correct license grade for the cartridge I think you're okay.
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Re: Something similar to pump action 12 gauge Mossberg

Post by Combat_Wombat » 06 Aug 2014, 6:21 pm

You can pick up lever action .410s and Rossi make a circuit judge that takes a few different size shotgun rounds if your set on a shotty
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Re: Something similar to pump action 12 gauge Mossberg

Post by Baldrick314 » 06 Aug 2014, 9:01 pm

Point223 wrote:I don't think I can own a pump with my Category of license. it's A and B. In NSW does that allow you to own a pump or a lever?


You can have a pump or lever rifle and also a lever shotty on a cat A & B licence in NSW
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Re: Something similar to pump action 12 gauge Mossberg

Post by Khan » 07 Aug 2014, 9:09 am

Point223 wrote:Any suggestion for a rifle that i can reload quickly, is powerful, and fun to shoot?


Sounds like a good lever action to me ;)
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Re: Something similar to pump action 12 gauge Mossberg

Post by Point223 » 07 Aug 2014, 12:52 pm

Thanks heaps guys! Remington 7600 in a .223 or Remington 7615 in a .223 are going to be my choices. Any ideas what are the likelihood of them jamming? and are they easy to clean?
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Re: Something similar to pump action 12 gauge Mossberg

Post by Techc » 08 Aug 2014, 10:05 am

Cleaning a pumps a little trickier than a bolt action because you can't remove the bolt to open the action up for you. It's not hard though.

You can reach everywhere you need to through the ejection port and by dropping the magazine out. Get in their with a toothbrush or whatever you use.

Keep it clean and there is no reason to expect jams. Between oil and dust a little gunk will build up over time but if you leave it to build up that's your fault, not the pump action :lol:

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Re: Something similar to pump action 12 gauge Mossberg

Post by Point223 » 15 Aug 2014, 4:35 pm

Bloody oath! Thanks heaps!
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Re: Something similar to pump action 12 gauge Mossberg

Post by Techc » 16 Aug 2014, 7:48 pm

Cool mate :)

Made your mind up yet which way you're going with it?

Getting the first rifle's always great :D
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Re: Something similar to pump action 12 gauge Mossberg

Post by Point223 » 19 Aug 2014, 1:23 pm

Remington 7615 in a .308 OR .223

Still mulling that choice over.
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Re: Something similar to pump action 12 gauge Mossberg

Post by Tiiger » 20 Aug 2014, 10:06 am

Comes down to what you're hunting then. Varmints? Game?

.308 will let you hunt everything so that's a plus over the .223. If you're only after foxes and rabbits though it's a waste.

More recoil and more expensive ammo then you need. So what are you hunting?

Have you fired either BTW? Could be good to get to the range with a mate or ask a fellow shooter there for a go on either rifle to give you an idea too.
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Re: Something similar to pump action 12 gauge Mossberg

Post by Point223 » 20 Aug 2014, 1:25 pm

I want to hunt anything and everything, so a 308 would be a better option I guess. Haven't fired either. and It'll be hard to try them before buying as I don't know anyone in Sydney. I can't see anyone at the range allowing me to use their gun. Is there a test the gun before you buy like in the states ranges around sydney?
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Re: Something similar to pump action 12 gauge Mossberg

Post by AusC » 20 Aug 2014, 3:25 pm

Point223 wrote:I can't see anyone at the range allowing me to use their gun.


You'd be surprised mate.

I've asked half a dozen blokes at the range if I could have a shoot of their rifle if it was something interesting.

Also had a couple of blokes offer after seeing me eyeballing their rifles.

I've given half a dozen guys a shot of mine too. There will be a few SOBs who wouldn't let you but for the most part we're a decent bunch ;)
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Re: Something similar to pump action 12 gauge Mossberg

Post by Vati » 20 Aug 2014, 3:26 pm

Point223 wrote:Is there a test the gun before you buy like in the states ranges around sydney?


Nowhere to the best of my knowledge.
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Re: Something similar to pump action 12 gauge Mossberg

Post by Tiiger » 20 Aug 2014, 3:29 pm

Point223 wrote:I want to hunt anything and everything, so a 308 would be a better option I guess.


I'd agree.

There are minimum legal calibres for Deer (.270w and up so .308 is fine, but .223 is no good.)

And for thick skinned, boned or otherwise tough critters like pigs and goats and .223 isn't going to be ideal.
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Re: Something similar to pump action 12 gauge Mossberg

Post by Point223 » 27 Aug 2014, 4:33 pm

.308 it is! I'm not going to hover around the range like an idiot waiting for someone to take mercy on me and let me shoot their rifle. I'll buy the .308 and 100 bullets sit at the range and shoot till they run out!
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Re: Something similar to pump action 12 gauge Mossberg

Post by chacka » 29 Aug 2014, 5:08 pm

.308 will do it ;)

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