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Suggestions for a starter rifle@median price range
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Thu Apr 26, 2007 12:18 pm
by FighterZER042
yeah i just turned 18 but unfortunatly im still 3 years away from getting the P220 of my dreams but then again we all have to start somewhere right?so i was wondering wat u guys would recommend for a beginners rifle, fortunately i have a gun range nearby so ill be going often. i dont know if my size matters too much but im 5'8'' kinda wide build 195lbs(im not that fat really but like i said i have wide body haha). also for when i am able to purchase handguns what calibur would u recomend for someone of my size (i know i prob wouldnt be able to handle a .45 right off the bat) thanks for any help recieved.
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Thu Apr 26, 2007 12:37 pm
by lotsip81
I dont know the laws in CA, but dont you only have to be 21 to BUY a handgun. I thought you could OWN one at 18. At least that the law wehre i live. Just like you have to be 21 to BUY ammo, but you can have it at 18. You should check it out maybe you can get your parents to buy one as a gift for you!! Do make sure and check your local laws though.....I wouldn't want to get you in trouble.
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Thu Apr 26, 2007 1:10 pm
by weekendfunandgun
For a first rifle I would DEFINITELY go with a .22LR (maybe a ruger) and here's why -
1. They are generally less expensive to buy.
2. They are usually accepted at all outdoor AND indoor ranges so you can shoot them anywhere
3. The ammo is the absolute cheapest bullet you can buy. You can shoot 1000's of rounds without spending much money
4. As you learn to shoot and get more comfortable, you can always go up in caliber later.
also, here in florida the law is the same as lotsip's homestate. you cant buy a handgun at 18, but you can own one and shoot it at the range.
good luck!!!
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Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:45 pm
by jdeangelis99
deff 22 long range you can shoot them all day long becausae ammo is cheap.. and also it has less recoil
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Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:45 pm
by jdeangelis99
deff 22 long range you can shoot them all day long becausae ammo is cheap.. and also it has less recoil
Posted:
Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:17 pm
by FighterZER042
yeah need to be 21, thats why i said im still 3 yrs away from getting that P220, but thanks for the suggestions regarding the rifle, im thinking of going to the range maybe this weekend or next and they sell guns as well so ill rent and try a few and then check prices on what i like.
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Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:22 pm
by justinfluegel
If you want a cheap rifle that I've heard nothing but good things about, look into a SKS. They are a russian design like the AK47 but semi-auto. The 7.62 round is a bit more powerful but you'll grow into it easily. I shoot a .223 in my M16 for work, no kick like at all. I think you'd be ok with a little haha. Also the SKS has a ton of mods, almost as many as the M16 does becuase they are so cheap and popular. One more advantage is that they can take a beating and shoot great, even crap ammo shoots well. Remember the russian made very poor quality ammo and large quanities so their rifles had to handle it. Our worst quality is probably 10x better then their medium stuff.
I'm going to look into buying one when i get out of afghan.
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Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:34 pm
by FighterZER042
btw i just got an add from big 5 and they got a 10/22 .22LR Ruger haha basically exactly wat u guys suggested, its $209 wat do u guys think?
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Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:35 pm
by FighterZER042
SKS huh? wats the price range on those?
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Thu Apr 26, 2007 11:06 pm
by jdeangelis99
fighter i am a big fan of ruger it sounds like a good gun