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please help MAC!

Started by Superheat, October 21, 2013, 10:35:07 PM

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Rocket Man

#30
October 25, 2013, 09:39:41 PM
Voted... will vote again tomorrow...   :shootself:

The engineer in me has no problem at all voting for Gary's design, Appleseed brother or not.  (Not sure I like the birdcage on it but anything that protects the crown and keeps students from shoveling dirt in the bore is a good thing.   ;D)

The traditionalist in me also likes Rick's entry, though he's not gaining much traction.
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Snoplop

#31
October 26, 2013, 01:06:41 AM

Woohoo! Pulling for Gary hard over here in Washington- He is at %17 nudging Chris's design at %18.
Give us a day and he will be the front runner. 

*Adjustable for length of pull
*Aperture rear and post front sights 
*Longer sight radius hence better accuracy.
*Picatinny rail milled into the receiver for mounting a scope - a more secure/better aligned universal mount than the 'adapter' provided, also works well for quick release scope rings.
*Muzzle break/flash suppressor- main use on a 22 cal is to protect the muzzle from debris if it is inadvertently stuck in the dirt- also allows for a threaded barrel to attach a silencer.
These are just the obvious things- hopefully the internals will be updated as well to include all the 'fixes' we have to add on each 10/22 to make them operate better.

Not a fan of the take down version- 
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Fixxer

#32
October 26, 2013, 11:21:17 AM
Love me a wood stock. The flat-finished M1 makes me lust after it's lack of luster. But that Safari Rifle! So sexy too.... I would love that stock on a Ruger American Bolt-action .22cal

Anybody know who makes that "Safari Rifle" stock?

Vote Gary!

Best wishes,

Steve
Rifleman(226): 12/29/13 Tucson Rifle Club, New Philadelphia, OH

"As to the species of exercise, I advise the gun. While this gives a moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind...Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks." Thomas Jefferson

DeadEyeRed

#33
October 26, 2013, 11:39:52 AM
The M1 Carbine really works well if You put normal Sling swivels and a GI sling on it, doing the same to a 10/22 Carbine clone should work as well.  (No  I bought some new made M1 Carbine stocks from DuPage that I installed Sling swivels on)
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Gibson

#34
October 27, 2013, 03:48:15 PM Last Edit: October 28, 2013, 10:30:48 PM by number6
Voted.
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Zazzles

#35
October 27, 2013, 08:04:15 PM Last Edit: October 28, 2013, 10:31:03 PM by number6
I voted!!!!  ::)

Fixxer

#36
October 27, 2013, 09:56:23 PM
Rifleman(226): 12/29/13 Tucson Rifle Club, New Philadelphia, OH

"As to the species of exercise, I advise the gun. While this gives a moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind...Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks." Thomas Jefferson

hawkhavn

#37
October 27, 2013, 10:44:22 PM
Voted, we have until Friday, 11/1 to drive this one home!

HH
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mac66

#38
October 28, 2013, 11:38:32 AM
Interestingly, someone pointed out that the webpage hadn't been updated since Friday. They predicted that no one noticed it and it really motivated them to get out the vote.  I can confirm that my non appleseed family and friend emailed me and texted me all weekend about how they've been voting but there was no movement. This prompted them to call, email, text everyone they knew to vote.

I suspect that Fred's emails to thousands of ASer did the trick to get out the vote as well. 

I should have had faith but I admit I was shocked to be 6 points up when they updated the page this morning.  I can't thank everyone enough  :bow: and can only say KEEP VOTING! ~~:) ;D
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Fixxer

#39
October 28, 2013, 01:32:30 PM
Wow what surprise!
Obviously a testament to the popularity of the design/shooting discipline. Ruger must be loving the result too because the design is clearly marketable.

Vote Gary!
Rifleman(226): 12/29/13 Tucson Rifle Club, New Philadelphia, OH

"As to the species of exercise, I advise the gun. While this gives a moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind...Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks." Thomas Jefferson

Viator

#40
October 28, 2013, 01:53:44 PM
Quote from: Caliper on October 25, 2013, 09:13:56 PMReally like the M1 carbine clone in the "best of the rest" voting.  Hey, that would make a good LTR also!

My thoughts exactly.  :)  I couldn't help noting that Gary is now IN the lead, with 24% of the vote! And, Robert in Vermont is running away with "the Best of the Rest" for his M1 carbine conversion with 64% of the vote...  ;D
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saltypaws

#41
October 28, 2013, 02:44:28 PM Last Edit: October 28, 2013, 06:48:45 PM by saltypaws
24%!!! Great job Mac!  ..:..
Just sent an email blast to all my "Liberty Loving" family, friends and shooting club. Told them about the vote.

Hopefully Ruger will see the light and produce the LTR not only as a limited production 50th Anniversary edition but will continue to produce them in the future. As a great man once said.."If you hold their feet to the fire long enough eventually they will see the light!"

Spread the word!

Salty
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Fixxer

#42
October 28, 2013, 08:35:48 PM
RWVA Appleseed wants to train Patriot Marksmen.
Ruger wants to sell significant  firearms.
Mac has simply set up the match made in Heaven!

VOTE GARY!

Steve
Rifleman(226): 12/29/13 Tucson Rifle Club, New Philadelphia, OH

"As to the species of exercise, I advise the gun. While this gives a moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind...Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks." Thomas Jefferson

Johnnyappleseed

#43
October 29, 2013, 01:14:44 PM
Gary from Michigan is solidly in 1st place . Many hands make for light work  O0
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Fred

#44
October 29, 2013, 02:19:30 PM
Quote from: Johnnyappleseed on October 29, 2013, 01:14:44 PM
Gary from Michigan is solidly in 1st place . Many hands make for light work  O0

    I wouldn't say, "solidly" - unless you want to count your chickens before they hatch...

    Now is not the time to get over confident - or even confident - Chris from TN has held at 18% despite all the additional votes we've added, so he has people out there pushing for his concept, just like we do ours.

    It would be shame if the last night of voting saw such a surge of votes for him (or anyone else) so as to put us back in second.

    Let's keep at it; let's persist - like the riflemen we all are! O0
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     What about it, do-nothings? You heard the man, jump on in...

SavageShootr

#45
October 29, 2013, 04:51:14 PM
just added another vote, I have been voting daily. Hope everyone else has as well.
Way to go mac!
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