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bajaguy
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If I had to pick one weapon, it would be a 12 gauge pump (Remington 870). If I could have two weapons, I would add a 30-30 rifle (Marlin or
Winchester), and if I could have 3 weapons, I would add a .22 pistol (Ruger).
Maybe a combo .22/20 gauge, or a 30-30/20 gauge O/U, think made by Savage Arms.
With the 12 gauge, you can get single shot slip in adapters that will allow you to fire a variety of pistol and rifle caliber ammunition.
[Edited on 9-18-2008 by bajaguy]
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Oso
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I think you're talking about Thompson Center's versatile single shot base that take a variety of barrels. Intriguing weapon for "gadget-minded"
people, but hardly a good recommendation for Astrobaja in his particular situation.
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thebajarunner
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.22 needs help on large animals
I raised beef for 24 years, my butcher always used a .22 but that was just to put the animal down, then he immediately cut the throat which bled the
animal and also ensured its imminent demise.
He did use .22 'shorts' but said that either size was not a sure thing, so get the animal down, then rely on the knife.
Not sure that a .22 will kill a large critter unless the shot is from very close range, very well placed, etc.
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Oso
I think you're talking about Thompson Center's versatile single shot base that take a variety of barrels. Intriguing weapon for "gadget-minded"
people, but hardly a good recommendation for Astrobaja in his particular situation. |
Nope.....all seperate weapons, not the Thompson family
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Oso
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Yep, bullet placement is essential. I once had a cheapo .25 auto that couldn't hit the side of a barn at 20 yds. But, it worked very well for
dispatching goats for barbecue, placing a handkerchief over the barrel and against the back of the neck, quick, quiet, reasonably painless I would
suppose, as opposed to other methods.
As far as keeping it for self-defense, I got rid of it quickly.
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Bomberro
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Woops, 30-30's are off limits in Mexico, not even for gun club members!
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bomberro
Woops, 30-30's are off limits in Mexico, not even for gun club members! |
Dang.......then another lever action caliber with similar ballistics.
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KurtG
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bomberro
Woops, 30-30's are off limits in Mexico, not even for gun club members! |
A rancher in a remote area of the Sierra Guadalupe proudly showed me his Model 94 30-30 with a notch in it for every mountain lion he and his father
had dispatched over the years.
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astrobaja
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Not worried about wild dogs/coyotes/lions with our horses. The one mare is a 17 hand Hanoverian who will kick the crap out of any intruding predator.
We saw her put the run on a large coyote the other day she tolerated it until it got too close then she took off after it full speed! It never
returned!
I have heard the 30 30s are a military calibre and off limits, we will just have to see what they have on hand. Not like going to a store!
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Cardon Man
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Americans owning guns?
I wasn't aware that it was a possibility for an American living in Mexico to own a firearm. As I also live in a remote area, I'd been keenly
interested to know how to go about securing a legal firearm. What criteria must be met in order to make that happen?
I hope this doesn't count as "hijacking" this thread. But it seems it does relate.
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fishbuck
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There was a thread on here a while back. I think it said if you have an fm2 you can possess 1 handgun and 9 rifles and shotguns. All must be the
approve calibers.
Here it is:How Foreigners can legally own a gun in MX
[Edited on 9-18-2008 by fishbuck]
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Here's the direct link (to the post fishbuck is telling you about): http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=33786
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Oso
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Sounds easier than in Canada, eh Astro?
PS: Let us know what you end up with.
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There are always contradictions in rules in Mexico. The La Paz gun club has been told no more Americans can join club, even with an FM2, and the Army
had a real fit when the only member of the club with an FM2 came into the base to register a few firearms, they finally registered them and then down
came the new rule. I have a friend who just joined the San Jose club with no problems and he has an FM2, however, to register any guns he will need to
visit the same Army Base and we will see what happens....I think there is a lot of leeway for real Ranchers living on real ranches, still have not
heard of the Army furnishing weapons to ranchers, hope its true but I doubt it. They have a statue of guns welded together, must be over two tons, its
at the entrance to the Army Base in La Paz.
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chuckmccullough
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Your gun issue
Hi, Steve C. and I will be down at the Meling Ranch next week. Hope to see you then. Maybe we can give you some real life ranch info and stories then.
Please say Hi to your wife.
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astrobaja
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Hi all,
The military are actually doing a "sweep" through our property today for "horticulturalists". Have yet to catch up with them to chat about this
(its a big ranch-1200 acres)
When I know more about what can be done I will post.
I would rather have one versitile firearm rather than several.
See you next week Chuck!
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Bajafun777
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A 22 caliber is what the doctor ordered middle of the head between the eyes, we did it that way everytime with the pigs, steers, not the lambs as
cutting the throat was done at the butcher plant I worked. We did about 10 animals a week unless right after the fair which caused us to work long
hours and seen more animals prepared for eating than a care to remember. It was a way to pay my college expenses and helped me learn to do more pit
BBQs than I can count. Later----------------bajafun777
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