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My New Tool

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I own one or more firearms that I fire on occasion.
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My New Tool
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My New Tool
March 12, 2014 at 11:15 pm
I bought a new little rifle today. It's a .22 caliber Ruger 10/22. Its called the Takedown model because it breaks in half and can be stored in a 18-20 inch bag. Very cool and the perfect gun for little varmints ... I live sort of in the countryside. It has little chance of taking down anything larger than a racoon, but its perfect for what I need and I think it's just a really cool rifle.
I realize guns are a touchy subject on this forum, but I thought this would be a good example of a gun that is used as a tool and not a weapon of mayhem and human sorrow. You'll notice it doesn't come with a 30 round clip, a grenade launcher or directions to the local pre-school.

[Image: Ruger-10-22-22LR-Takedown-Rifle.jpg]
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RE: My New Tool
March 12, 2014 at 11:24 pm
I don't own a gun because of the depression thing and the suicidal tendencies that run on both sides of the family. I'm pretty lethal unarmed, anyway.
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RE: My New Tool
March 12, 2014 at 11:25 pm
Stay away from feminists with that thing, Cinjin, because they'll make you shoot up schools.
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RE: My New Tool
March 12, 2014 at 11:29 pm
I'm pro-gun, with regulations, but I would never own one. I'm disabled. What would I be doing carrying a gun? But i have seen a fair amount of shooting in the olympics. It's even an NCAA sport. I enjoy watching.
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RE: My New Tool
March 12, 2014 at 11:29 pm (This post was last modified: March 12, 2014 at 11:31 pm by Cinjin.)
(March 12, 2014 at 11:25 pm)Faith No More Wrote: ... they'll make you shoot up schools.

I can't even fathom such a thing. How anyone can harm a child is beyond my comprehension.
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RE: My New Tool
March 12, 2014 at 11:36 pm
(March 12, 2014 at 11:29 pm)Cinjin Wrote: I can't even fathom such a thing. How anyone can harm a child is beyond my comprehension.

Usually it's children, who have been severely harmed themselves.. Sad

But nice piece, Cin! Great
(I however will stick to computer animated gunsWink)
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RE: My New Tool
March 12, 2014 at 11:49 pm
The 10/22 is a great little rifle. I built this one myself.

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Careful Cinjin least to customizing bug bite you. I had dropped about a grand on this one by the time I was done with it.
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RE: My New Tool
March 12, 2014 at 11:56 pm
(March 12, 2014 at 11:49 pm)popeyespappy Wrote: Careful Cinjin least to customizing bug bite you. I had dropped about a grand on this one by the time I was done with it.

trust me I know. I customized my Mossberg 12 gauge and I promised myself I'd never do another one. It adds up.
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RE: My New Tool
March 13, 2014 at 12:00 am
I don't own a gun, I'm not opposed to owning one either, just haven't bought one. What you bought seems pretty cool, but gun knowledge is way over my head.
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RE: My New Tool
March 13, 2014 at 12:07 am
(March 13, 2014 at 12:00 am)Asimm Wrote: I don't own a gun, I'm not opposed to owning one either, just haven't bought one. What you bought seems pretty cool, but gun knowledge is way over my head.

Collecting and sport shooting is a really fun hobby and there's a lot of friendly comradery inside that social group.
It's really a shame that gun owners have such a bad reputation. The guys that I know who own multiple firearms are really great responsible people who have no interest in harming anyone. It's the irresponsible dimwits that have blackened a really fun positive sport/hobby.
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