Military vs. Civilian rifles?

Bowhunter57

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• Jan 20, 2012

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Example: I've used a Mosin-Nagant 7.62x54R for coyotes, but am currently using a Stevens .25-06. Most of my rifle choices are based on ballistics and functionallity (the right rifle for the job).

Would you use a military rifle, instead of a civilian rifle for hunting?

Thank you, Bowhunter57

 

Jackalope

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• Jan 20, 2012

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I use an AR.. So.. Yep.

 

Beentown

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• Jan 20, 2012

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I use a military/nato/police caliber for everything.

 

Dannmann801

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• Jan 20, 2012

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I plan on using my MosinNagant here shortly

 

Ohiosam

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• Jan 20, 2012

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As they left the factory (mil-spec) military rifles wouldn't be my first choice. With changes (a few for some, many for others) many are very usable.

 

CJD3

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• Jan 20, 2012

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A tool for every job. I would use what ever seemed appropriate to get the job done. It doesn't matter to me. I have some of each...