Good rifle for a beginner?

Mosin, why do you want iron sights? There are specific instances where they are useful, but with the optics of today; irons are practically obsolete.
Click to expand...
I disagree with this whole heartedly.

for one irons are much more compact, they weigh a lot less and they don't fog up in cold temperatures or get misty in wet weather. even the most expensive, top shelf optics are not completely fog free, mist free, or as compact as iron sights.

also if we are comparing red dots to irons... irons never run out of battery:D
 
Mosin, just keep your money in your pocket for a while, score Granddad's M1 Carbine and get some reloading gear for .30 carbine. If you want to spend a bunch of bucks, get a good Dillon or RCBS progressive reloading setup and go with that. Get a good bullet casting setup, as well. Learn how to use it all.

You will be set up for a lifetime of shooting whatever caliber you acquire in the next 50-60 years.

You want $5 a box ammo, start reloading seriously. You have enough guns for now. In a few years you will be concerned about tuition, car payments, rent, food, all that other stuff that comes with adult life. Take the steps now to reduce your costs for your lifetime hobby so you can continue to enjoy it as you grow up.
 
Tahuna, I have never had a good scope internally fog. External fogging takes about 2 seconds to remedy. It is also caused by stupidity. Taking a rifle out of the 80 degree house straight into the 15 degree field, breathing on the lenses, etc.
 
I forgot to mention it here, sorry. I decided on keeping my Remington 700 in .260. I can make bulk hand loads for it and all I'd have to buy was a new scope and maybe a Bipod. If it ain'ain't broke dont fix it, I guess. I'm still not fond of the stock though, laminated, eww. might have to look around for a Walnut stock.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top