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Options for a lightweight rifle for hiking? (lemmy.zip)
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Howdy y'all!

What options do I have for a lightweight backpacking rifle? I've had experience with the M4 / AR-15 platform, but am looking for something lightweight and portable. Preferably something I can stow on a hike and such.

Any insight is appreciated. Thanks!

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

What caliber are you looking for? The Ruger 10/22 has a takedown model specifically for hiking. But you'd be shooting squirrel.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

I was thinking of more stopping power, thanks for the suggestion though.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

They also make a takedown PCC in 9mm?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Oh nice, that's a pretty compelling form factor for my use case. Thank you.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 23 hours ago

Yeah np. It's straight blowback but because it's 9mm that's really not a problem imo. Also idk what state you're in but they have versions that are a bit more modernized in addition to the more classic rifle.