Hunting & Fishing Suggestions- Ranch Rifle/ Fun Gun/ Suppressor Host

[Abbotm2]

My dad and I are looking for a handy rifle for the farm, something to plink with maybe shoot a beaver/dog/coyote. Leaning towards a 357/38 lever action and put my octane 45 on it, I think the smaller caliber would be more fun than a 30-30/ cheaper that a 44. I have a 300 blackout and larger stuff for deer. Looking for a more classic style gun, bolt/lever, he's not into the model stuff or I would get a MP5 clone. What am I missing?

 

[Abbotm2]

 

[roostercogburn98]

Bolt action 350 legend maybe?

 

[Abbotm2]

Bolt action 350 legend maybe?

I don think my 45 or 30cal cans will work with that though.

 

[Campguy308]

Have you looked at the ruger american ranch models? I have one in 556 and its really handy

 

[Abbotm2]

Have you looked at the ruger american ranch models? I have one in 556 and its really handy

That is what my 300blk is in, a 556 might be nice since I have so much ammo. Although really like the idea of using a piston can and shooting subs.

 

[roostercogburn98]

I don think my 45 or 30cal cans will work with that though.

350 legend is a 9mm(.356-.357ish) bullet. 45 can should work?

 

[drew_235]

I'll be honest, when I read your first post that ended with "...a classic gun..." and then scrolled down, I chuckled a bit. (that is a good looking lever gun all dressed up to party)
However, I was also going to suggest the Ruger American Ranch in 5.56. It's not going to scratch that pistol cal subsonic itch that you've got, but it's a solid little rifle.

 

[Abbotm2]

I'll be honest, when I read your first post that ended with "...a classic gun..." and then scrolled down, I chuckled a bit. (that is a good looking lever gun all dressed up to party)
However, I was also going to suggest the Ruger American Ranch in 5.56. It's not going to scratch that pistol cal subsonic itch that you've got, but it's a solid little rifle.

Ha yeah I realized that after I posted it, I really just mean not a semi auto/AR platform. 223 bolt gun is up on the list.

 

[WizManBooks]

I would be looking at a Mossberg MVP in 223 for a rifle that would very well see hard use. Plus I like the fact that they take AR15 mags. And a Leupold VXR 2-7 with a firedot 4 reticle.

 

[Campguy308]

Love this little rig in 556 for a handy farm rifle/plinker.