Trunk Gun Project

[esrice]

Originally Posted by techres

I am not worried about Indiana. I am worried about Illinois, or Kansas, or...

Ok, then that makes more sense, as I do not know what their laws are concerning transporting long guns.

If you're working under the idea that they will DEFINATELY be unloaded and ammo kept separately, then something magazine-fed would be a plus, as you wouldn't have to spend extra time loading, unlike a shotgun/levergun.

[chipdog4]

Originally Posted by stormryder

The setup I would use is a .357 lever gun w/scout setup. (Reload as you fire, due to no mags to switch out.)
No one would freak out if they saw it.
Plus, the rounds available everywhere.

As far as a case, I suggest a heavy one secured into the trunk w/quick releases, so you can transfer between vehicles.

I haven't found an inexpensive .357 levergun, but you can find 30-30's all day for cheap.

[Fenway]

IMHO I would buy a Romanian WASR AK47. Shoot it, throw it in the trunk, and call it a day!

[NateIU10]

Originally Posted by Fenway

IMHO I would buy a Romanian WASR AK47. Shoot it, throw it in the trunk, and call it a day!

There you go Techres, a reason to pick up yet another AK . But really, I think he's concerned about the AWB-like laws in some states, so I'm not sure an AK would work.

[Quarterbore]

I carry a SAR-1 in my trunk but I don't take it into NY or NJ or MD or DC or ... you get the point :rolleyesedit:

If I was traveling, I would really want a weapon that could be loaded quickly and could be used at a longer range. For me, a pump action rifle or a semiauto rifle that is ban exempt would be my top choices.

Now, a post-ban style AR-15 would be great but I hate to leave something worth that much money in the trunk of my car as a backup. A mini-14 is better but I never liked the way any mini-14 I have shot shoots (not that my AK shoots better to be fair).

So, my choice would likely be a modest Remington 760 carbine in 308. You can find them used cheap, the 308 round will give you great range and power and you can drop 2 or 3 loaded mags in a bag and you can load quickly and reload quickly in a crisis.


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One of the new ones that take M-16 mags and is in 223 would be very slick too but they are expensive for a trunk gun.

Just one oppinion as like I said, I carry an AK unless I am going out of state. Then, well I am stuck as the two choices I would have are a Rem 760 in 270 or an 870 shotgun. The rest of my semiauto rifles are non-ban or more then 10-rd mags.

[techres]

Originally Posted by NateIU10

There you go Techres, a reason to pick up yet another AK . But really, I think he's concerned about the AWB-like laws in some states, so I'm not sure an AK would work.

I have been looking pricewise, and a 5 round shotgun would run $200-300, and a lever 30-30 would run just about the same. Reload time is about the same, likely problem level low, the lever gun ammo is more compact, I already have a stockpile of 12ga ammo.

I will need to keep an eye on the smaller gun shops for a deal.

[NateIU10]

Originally Posted by techres

I have been looking pricewise, and a 5 round shotgun would run $200-300, and a lever 30-30 would run just about the same. Reload time is about the same, likely problem level low, the lever gun ammo is more compact, I already have a stockpile of 12ga ammo.

I will need to keep an eye on the smaller gun shops for a deal.

Head down to that pawnshop on the corner of 2nd and Walnut. I've never priced anything out there, but they had a very large selection of used long-guns IIRC. I always said I would make it out there to look at what they have, but never made it.

[bwframe]

Originally Posted by stormryder

The setup I would use is a .357 lever gun w/scout setup. (Reload as you fire, due to no mags to switch out.)
No one would freak out if they saw it.
Plus, the rounds available everywhere.

As far as a case, I suggest a heavy one secured into the trunk w/quick releases, so you can transfer between vehicles.

This guy has the right idea. This is what I'd go with;
Marlin Model 1894 "44 Mag" Stainless Steel - Marlin Rifles by Big Sky Guns LLC
Stock sights or maybe XS, no optics.
Low profile could put you in a PVC pipe case to paint and lock the way you want with handle or shoulder strap. That kind of case wouldn't even necessarily give it away as a firearm.
For $550, you wouldn't want to lose it, but it could be much worse.

[Crystalship1]

Originally Posted by karlsgunbunker

Mosin Carbine - Who doesn't love a Mosin.
Hi-Point Carbine in 9mm or .40 - No Hi-Cap mags to piss off the Anti-gun states. They are also cheap at $150.

Agree 100%

Both are effective and cheap.

I'd recommend the .40 cal. if you go for the H/P.

[techres]

Originally Posted by Crystalship1

Agree 100%

Both are effective and cheap.

I'd recommend the .40 cal. if you go for the H/P.

Cheap is important here. And size. the high point carbine is pretty darn short, along the lines of a cruiser shotgun. The only question is the pistol grip and an ATI stock would convert it to a thumbhole stock.

Anyone here had one for any length of time? Do they hold up?