andhen2003
New member
I'm thinking of joining a gun club to shoot clays that also has some pretty awesome rifle ranges, so I'm going to pick up my first rifle. I haven't shot a rifle since shooting a 22 as a kid...a few decades ago. Forgive the total newbie questions, but you guys were great about helping me with my shotgun purchase.
At first, I just want to target practice and get skilled with a rifle. I do hope eventually to do some rifle hunting (which is not allowed in NJ).
- I'm guessing a rimfire bolt-action rifle is a good way to start? I'm not recoil sensitive, at least with shotguns, but from what I've read it's good to start with a lighter kicking rifle just to get the hang of it.
- I know 22LR ammo is cheaper, but 17HMR seems pretty reasonable to me too I like the idea that it seems to be a better flying bullet distance-wise. Do you think 17HMR makes sense, or would you recommend 22LR?
- I've seen a couple of rimfires with iron sights. Is it better to start that way and move on to a scope (which I have ZERO experience with) later? I'd rather try to learn how to use a scope properly, but given that I'm totally new, what do you think?
- Price isn't really an issue for me, but I'm not looking to break the bank on something that I'm basically using to teach myself the basics. I'm thinking a savage or CZ. Any thoughts or recommendations on brands?
Thanks all!
At first, I just want to target practice and get skilled with a rifle. I do hope eventually to do some rifle hunting (which is not allowed in NJ).
- I'm guessing a rimfire bolt-action rifle is a good way to start? I'm not recoil sensitive, at least with shotguns, but from what I've read it's good to start with a lighter kicking rifle just to get the hang of it.
- I know 22LR ammo is cheaper, but 17HMR seems pretty reasonable to me too I like the idea that it seems to be a better flying bullet distance-wise. Do you think 17HMR makes sense, or would you recommend 22LR?
- I've seen a couple of rimfires with iron sights. Is it better to start that way and move on to a scope (which I have ZERO experience with) later? I'd rather try to learn how to use a scope properly, but given that I'm totally new, what do you think?
- Price isn't really an issue for me, but I'm not looking to break the bank on something that I'm basically using to teach myself the basics. I'm thinking a savage or CZ. Any thoughts or recommendations on brands?
Thanks all!