TallBill
Lifer
- Apr 29, 2001
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Ruger 10/22
Keep in mind that a 22lr is a very small round. You can find this rifle for $150-$250. Learn to shoot with iron sights first, then search around for a $200 scope.
Once you have more of a handle on the fundamentals, step up to a...
Savage, or other Bolt action
Holds only 4 rounds internally, but has its uses.
Or get a semi.
AR - 15
Plenty of people put scopes, or red dots, or whatever. You can go crazy with AR-15's, and they are plenty of fun.
Keep in mind that a 22lr is a very small round. You can find this rifle for $150-$250. Learn to shoot with iron sights first, then search around for a $200 scope.
Once you have more of a handle on the fundamentals, step up to a...
Savage, or other Bolt action
Holds only 4 rounds internally, but has its uses.
Or get a semi.
AR - 15
Plenty of people put scopes, or red dots, or whatever. You can go crazy with AR-15's, and they are plenty of fun.
My buddy has a FAL in .308 caliber. It is semi-auto. It is very comfortable to shoot, the semi autos reduce recoil quite a bit. Something like that would fit what you're looking for. You an mount a scope, 20 rd. magizines are common, and the recoil is very modest while still being a realitively powerful round.
But, with that being said, if all you ever plan to do is shoot paper targets, get a .22.
But, with that being said, if all you ever plan to do is shoot paper targets, get a .22.
Touche, maybe florida or something I guess.[/quote]
All I know is that it's happened to some people.
rifle
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=2685530
carbine
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=2685522
"Capacity: 10+1"
it has a 10 round rotary clip just forward of the trigger. they used to make 3rd party add on clips that would hold more, i dunno if they still do
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=2685530
carbine
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=2685522
"Capacity: 10+1"
it has a 10 round rotary clip just forward of the trigger. they used to make 3rd party add on clips that would hold more, i dunno if they still do
Change poor maintanence to no maintanence, then sure.
I really should disassemble mine and clean it thoroughly..great little gun.[/quote]
I'm convinced everyone damages at least one gun due to maitenence issues. Therefor, it might as well be a $175 gun.
10/22 is a great rifle. There are tons of add ons for it. Yes they still make magazines of infinate capacity. There are a ton of mods and alot of Ruger mini-14 accesssories will fit the 10/22. They'll have no problem firing bulk (cheap) ammunition and they are quite accurate.
I wouldn't personally go with a 17 hmr just because of the cost of ammo vs 22lr. However a 17 hmr is neat because you're firing a grain of rice at 2500fps. 22mag is fun too, and some of those rifles can be had on a budget, but once again, the ammo is more expensive than the 22lr. I'd say, get a 10/22 and maybe a 22lr auto pistol for some diversity at the range, and still keep cost down by shooting bulk 22lr ammo that you get at $7 for 500 rounds.
I wouldn't personally go with a 17 hmr just because of the cost of ammo vs 22lr. However a 17 hmr is neat because you're firing a grain of rice at 2500fps. 22mag is fun too, and some of those rifles can be had on a budget, but once again, the ammo is more expensive than the 22lr. I'd say, get a 10/22 and maybe a 22lr auto pistol for some diversity at the range, and still keep cost down by shooting bulk 22lr ammo that you get at $7 for 500 rounds.
skyking
Lifer
- Nov 21, 2001
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I've had my 10/22 for 25 years, it hs been a great gun. I have a couple of high capacity magazines for extended plinking.
When I first got it, i did abuse the finish, strapping to all sorts of odd places, fashioning my own scabbard for the dirt bike, etc.
It would be hard to beat for all around fun plinking.
If you wanted more range, you could opt for the 22 magnum version.
article link
http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/FAProdView?model=2901&return=Y
When I first got it, i did abuse the finish, strapping to all sorts of odd places, fashioning my own scabbard for the dirt bike, etc.
It would be hard to beat for all around fun plinking.
If you wanted more range, you could opt for the 22 magnum version.
article link
http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/FAProdView?model=2901&return=Y
.22 bolt action would be cheeeap
.22 semi auto would be good
for targets dont waste any more money on more expensive bullets
.22 semi auto would be good
for targets dont waste any more money on more expensive bullets
DainBramaged
Lifer
- Jun 19, 2003
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that .17 that viper refered to looks pretty cool, but more expensive than a .22
http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/FAProdView?model=6203&return=Y
http://www.shootingtimes.com/ammunition/17_hmr_0508/
http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/FAProdView?model=6203&return=Y
http://www.shootingtimes.com/ammunition/17_hmr_0508/
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