Ron Paul's Rifles - photos only please!

[newyearsrevolution08]

Nice rifles!

Thanks for sharing.

But I have to ask, what good is owning these rifles if you do not know how to shoot them to effective distances?


The Appleseed Project sponsored by the Revolutionary War Veterans Association is a very, very good start.

appleseedinfo.org

check out the schedule on the forums, there shoots from west coast to the east coast, Illinios to Texas.

Two days worth of rifle marksmanship instruction for $70.00 cannot be beat.

Learn how to hit 20" targets at 500 yards with iron sights using mil surplus ammo.

The instruction taught works.

I know it works because after attending two shoots, I can now put 10 rounds into a 10" diameter at 400 yards.

This while using a standard M1A and military ball ammo.

The Appleseed Project is a great way to learn how to confidently shoot your rifle like our forebearers knew how AND learn about our Revolutionary War heritage.

Yes, at every shoot there are several brief speeches given to recognize the importance of the Revolutionary War towards our freedom today.


There's a zillion gunowners in the USA, but there's unfortunately but a few Riflemen.

This Republic needs more Riflemen, not apathetic gunowners who can't shoot 50 yards, 100 yards and hope they hit the target.

Bench shooting is useless unless you are an average duffus American gunowner.



The Appleseed Project teaches rifle marksmanship for the field, NOT the bench BTW.



With only one round, a Rifleman can confidently hit a 20" target up to 500 yards with iron sights, better known as the "Rifleman's Quarter Mile".


As an owner of the "Rifleman's Quarter Mile", it feels good!



The Rifleman's universe is one round.

The Rifleman's pledge is to understand the history and principles on which our Republic was founded. AND to teach others.




I hope all of you will become Riflemen.

I will edit my post to include a pic of one of my weapons to keep with the "pics only" posts BUT I wanted to just say thank you for posting this information up. This is right up my alley and is needed. I went straight to scope shooting and NEED to get back to basics with iron sites.

 

[Acala]

M1a

Looks like an M1A

Couldn't name the camo pattern

 

[voortrekker]

M1A, Troy Industries SAS modular chassis system, magpul adjustable buttstock, Grip pod (vertical foregrip/bipod) Troy folding front and rear backup sights, and a 3.5 power Trijicon ACOG



The owner of this very rifle was at the April 19th, 2008 Appleseed Project shoot in Davilla, TX.

I knew I saw that rifle somewhere before.

Checked the appleseed forums and yep, the exact picture of this rifle was posted by its owner over there.

 

[Gideon]

Another photo containing Ron Paul's original rifle...

Although technically this is a photo of a coconut cracker for another thread, the RP's rifle was used in order to add perspective.

 

[BillyDkid]

I don't know if this is exactly what you were looking for, but it is my rifle. Marlin 30-30 with a 3-9X40 Bushnell scope.

Oh man, I am really jealous. I always wanted a Marlin lever action. Someday - but I'm having trouble deciding on a caliber. I was thinking either 30-30 or 308 or 35 or maybe one of the pistol cartridges. I'm leaning toward a 35, though I know the 30-30 is a classic deer cartridge.

 

[Maz2331]

I'm not too worried about either Canada or Mexico. Neither army is going to have any real motivation to take on the kind of entrenched resistance they would face here. Really the only army in the world that could take on an armed and angry American people is the US army itself. And if they won't do it, then it ain't going to get done.

Mexico can't even really control their OWN territory lately. The drug cartels are wreaking havoc all over the place down there, and actively going after top police and other government officials.

 

[B964]

Ruger Mini-14. Soon to have company, Sa M1 Garand on order, and almost enough saved up for new SA M1A.

Almost forget to add my Liberty Training Rifle, Ruger 10/22

Come join us at an Appleseed. Learn how to shoot better, learn some lost history, learn how you can help save America. Allready an expert? Learn how to teach others.
With RWVA membership and an attendence of an Appleseed shoot, you can quailify to purchase an surplus M1 from the Civilian Marksmanship Program for $500.
http://www.odcmp.com/
Don't have a rifle yet? Loaners are available if you let us know ahead of time. You can even borrow mine, and I'll throw in the ammo to!(10/22 only, I am generous but not crazy)

 

[voortrekker]

Ruger Mini-14. Soon to have company, Sa M1 Garand on order, and almost enough saved up for new SA M1A.

Almost forget to add my Liberty Training Rifle, Ruger 10/22

Come join us at an Appleseed. Learn how to shoot better, learn some lost history, learn how you can help save America. Allready an expert? Learn how to teach others.
With RWVA membership and an attendence of an Appleseed shoot, you can quailify to purchase an surplus M1 from the Civilian Marksmanship Program for $500.
http://www.odcmp.com/
Don't have a rifle yet? Loaners are available if you let us know ahead of time. You can even borrow mine, and I'll throw in the ammo to!(10/22 only, I am generous but not crazy)

B964,

Thanks for sharing.

Glad to hear you've got a M1 and M1A on the "to get list".

Can't go wrong with either.

Both of which are SERIOUS rifles to those who know how to use them, especially for longer target distances whilst using iron sights.

Your endorsement for the Appleseed Project is spot on.

Irons at 500 yards.

Earn it.

(BTW, It's easier than one might think! - it's all about the knowledge and a little bit of fortitude to make it happen.)



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[JohnMeridith]

This is my only rifle in FL, it is an FN ps-90, dumb down carbine version of the p90. I would like to get a short barrel for it, but the theft stamp and barrel are as much as a nice new AK. Sweet little rifle. I have an eotech on it with a few extra mags, it holds 50 rds of which i have about 3k stocked up right now. My other rifles and shotguns(all hunting guns and rifles) are at the family home in NY.





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[Doktor_Jeep]

They have the P90 in 5.56 yet?

 

[JohnMeridith]

They have the P90 in 5.56 yet?

no but i think i read somewhere that they had a 5.7x28 ar15. Its almost cheaper to shoot 5.7 ammo than 223 right now. I pay 700 for a case of 2k rounds now.

 

[Doktor_Jeep]

no but i think i read somewhere that they had a 5.7x28 ar15. Its almost cheaper to shoot 5.7 ammo than 223 right now. I pay 700 for a case of 2k rounds now.

Uh....

I hope you have seen the big reloading thread lately.

Bet that ammo takes small rifle primers. But why an AR in that caliber?

Oh heck they make ARs in all calibers these days.

 

[Gideon]

Compare and contrast

They have the P90 in 5.56 yet?

The 5.7 is 1.594 inches in overall length, while the 5.56 is 2.26 inches in overall length, requiring either a completely re-tooled gun or a different magazine design. I think the transverse box mag of the P-90 is very cool.

But then you were asking rhetorically weren't you?

 

[voortrekker]

This is my only rifle in FL, it is an FN ps-90, dumb down carbine version of the p90. I would like to get a short barrel for it, but the theft stamp and barrel are as much as a nice new AK. Sweet little rifle. I have an eotech on it with a few extra mags, it holds 50 rds of which i have about 3k stocked up right now. My other rifles and shotguns(all hunting guns and rifles) are at the family home in NY.

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John Meridith,

The P90 is a very unique firearm.

I'd like to get one myself one day simply for a collectors piece.

If you still have it, keep the box, manual etc that came with this rifle.

The day may come that you want/need to sell it. If you've got the original box, manual and all the other goodies that came with it when you bought it brand new, you will be able to get a higher price for it.

This stands not just for John's P90 but all firearms. always keep the original box and accessories that came with it.

This adds substantial collector value, especially for military type rifles.

Heads up all.

 

[Gideon]

Nice Tool!

 

[B964]

Picked this up last week. Just waiting for UPS to bring the ammo, and i need to get the Tech-Sights coming. Thinking about carving свобода in the stock.

 

[ihsv]

Man, I'm lovin' this thread! I just picked up an AK WASR 10 last week. Don't have any pics yet, but I'll see about posting one. It's just your average looking AK, but I intend to spruce it up a bit. Don't let this thread go by the wayside! Provides inspiration to us all!

 

[B964]

Who would want a 60 year old, heavy, obsolete rifle like this? Me. So I got two.
This is as out of the box.
Service grade Harrington and Richardson 1950 era caliber .30 M1 Garand rifle.
You can get one FedEx right to your door starting at $495.00 for rack grade from the Civilian Marksmanship Program. All you need to do is to become a member of RWVA, attend an Appleseed shooting event, save your country, send in the forms and payment.

How about that! Help save your country with Appleseed and get an Garand to boot!

 

[Doktor_Jeep]

Out-farking-standing!

 

[JohnMeridith]

Man, I'm lovin' this thread! I just picked up an AK WASR 10 last week. Don't have any pics yet, but I'll see about posting one. It's just your average looking AK, but I intend to spruce it up a bit. Don't let this thread go by the wayside! Provides inspiration to us all!

i picked up a decent wasr 10 and sar1 recently. I bought some tapco furniture for the wasr and will have some pics of both tonight.