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rifle
A rifle is a long-barrelled firearm designed for accurate shooting, with a barrel that has a helical pattern of grooves (rifling) cut into the bore wall. In keeping with their focus on accuracy, rifles are typically designed to be held with both hands and braced firmly against the shooter's shoulder via a buttstock for stability during shooting. Rifles are used extensively in warfare, self defense, law enforcement, crime (most notably assassinations), hunting, and shooting sports.
The term was originally rifled gun, with the verb rifle referring to the early modern machining process of creating groovings with cutting tools. By the 20th century, the weapon had become so common that the modern noun rifle is now often used for any long-shaped handheld ranged weapon designed for well-aimed discharge activated by a trigger (e.g., personnel halting and stimulation response rifle, which is actually a laser dazzler).
Like all typical firearms, a rifle's projectile (bullet) is propelled by the contained deflagration of a combustible propellant compound (originally black powder, later cordite, and now nitrocellulose), although other propulsive means such as compressed air are used in air rifles, which are popular for vermin control, small game hunting, competitive target shooting and casual sport shooting (plinking).
The distinct feature that separates a rifle from the earlier smoothbore long guns (e.g., arquebuses, muskets) is the rifling within its gun barrel. The raised areas of a barrel's rifling are called lands, which make contact with and exert torque on the projectile as it moves down the bore, imparting a spin around its longitudinal axis. When the projectile leaves the barrel, this spin persists and lends gyroscopic stability to the projectile due to conservation of angular momentum, preventing yawing and tumbling in flight. This allows the use of more elongated and aerodynamically efficient bullets (as opposed to the spherical balls used in smoothbore muskets) and thus improves range and accuracy.
So I'm moving states in a few months into a real small area and was hoping to be able to find something like one of these rifles beforehand.
I am open to other suggestions on rifles, and I check every day even though I'm RESPONSIBLY a month or so from a purchase. Things I am looking for (no...
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1-5000 Win. Sm pistol $650.
1 5000 CCI sm pistol $650
3 1000 CCI Lg rifle $125 each
1 1000 Federal Sm pistol $125
4 1000 Federal Lg pistol $125 each
Savage G-64 rifle, comes with 4 magazines, strap and soft case. $300
Scope available at extra cost.
Private sale must have current Arizona driver license willing to sign a bill of sale Arizona CCW a plus. no shipping, no felons no time wasters
By contacting me you are legal to own this...
Brand new, bought it, mounted new scope on it, but never used it. Complete with manual, box and docs and box of .17HMR ammo; Ready to go and have fun with. These are great to shoot with high velocity ammo (2550 fps) Check it out. My loss Your gain. Will let package go for $225 obo.
Selling for my father, so no trade interests please.
1 sig 522 in excellent condition, maybe 50 rounds through it and into the safe it went. Original box and paperwork included, along with 4 mags. Asking 600, reasonable offers will be entertained. Located in Surprise. Just need to see an AZ ID...
Selling for my father, so no trade interests please.
1 22 LR Uzi (licenced to Walther by IWI) in excellent condition, maybe 50 rounds through it and into the safe it went. Original box and paperwork included, along with 3 mags. Asking 600, reasonable offers will be entertained. Located in...
Chaparral Model 1876 Replica Winchester rifle, 45-60 CAL, 22 inch barrel, made by Chaparral Repeating Arms. It has beautiful case colors, really deep blue on the octogan barrel. This firearm will draw attention whether you are shooting as a sass long range lever rifle, local laws apply
New AR15 rifle for sale!
Selling my dad's new AR15 rifle 5.56/.223 caliber.
Anderson Lower Receiver
TW Tactical slick side flat top upper receiver
Radical Firearms free float hand guard & barrel
Polymer pistol grip
Original Colt Sporter A2 rifle buttstock & tube assembly
Comes with three...
Ruger Precision Rifle chambered in .308 for sale. Includes a Sig Sauer Tango4 6-24x50mm scope on a Leupold Integral Mount. Also includes two 10rd PMAGs.
Less than 100 rounds through the gun, can share the DOPE that shows the date and number of rounds if the purchaser would like to see...
I need to remove the factory optics rail from the gun. Remover the 4 hex bolts, the rail now slides back & forth but will not separate from gun. the grooves do not reach the barrel break or the rear cap. Tried spreading the base wit needle-nose pliers but the cast aluminum material won budge...
If this ad is still up, then the rifle is still available. If you email me asking me if it is still available, I will just delete your email. Just tell me in your message that you would like to see the rifle, and when you are available
One Harrington & Richardson SB-2 .280 Remington rifle...
It took just over a year from when I submitted the paperwork. I knew this thing would be heavy going in and sure enough, this thing is built like a tank! Discounted from $699 to $399 with the purchase of a 308 ultimate upper kit, I couldn't pass it up. I (obviously) don't have any experience...
If this ad is still up, then this item is still available. Please do not waste my time asking if it is still available (I delete those emails). Just tell me that you would like to see it and when you are avilable.
One Winchester Model 70 .243. This rifle is in good condition. The stock is...
If this ad is still up, then the item is still available. If you ask me if it is still available, I will just delete your email. If you want to see it, tell me so, then ask me when you can see it. Simple.
One Remington Fieldmaster 121 pump action rifle .22. This rifle is in pretty good...
This gun is in great condition and has under 100 rounds through it. Please see pics and ask any questions you may have. This gun sells all day for 1300+. I WILL ALSO THROW IN 50 ROUNDS OF 7.62 X 51mm NATO AMMO!!!!!!!! This is worth a lot right now as ammo is hard to find.
Manufacturer: Kel-Tec...
I recently purchased a hard to find Hungarian AK-47 on a Kalashnikov receiver finished beautifully with laminated furniture from Matt Chojecki of Uprising Firearms LLC of Paulden Arizona. After making payment in full (PLUS shipping) all my messages, phone calls and emails were then unanswered by...
*Private Sale*
Buyer must provide a copy (photo) of a valid AZ Driver’s License and must sign a bill of sale. CCW preferred but not required.
Palmetto State Armory PSAK-47 GF3 MOE Rifle with Q/D
Includes (1) Brand New Magpul MOE 30 Round Magazine, original box, cable lock and manuals.
The...