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Ok my name is Gabe im from Gaorgia, and I went target shooting for the first time the other day. And since then I have been hooked! Im looking to buy a rifle so I dont have to use others. Like I said I new to this and would like to know what you guys think would be a gun to good start with. I would like some thing that can shoot up up to 150 yards + and may be do some hunting with it. Thanks for the help :)



-Gabe
 
What kind of budget do you have?

If possible I'd say find a used savage, and a 22. Savage for if you gotta have a centerfire to start (I did) and 22 for when you wanna go shoot a couple hundred rounds for the change in your pocket.
 
Woods and deer, I have been shooting alot of diffrent guns such as, ar15, m14, ak47, sks, B-A-R, kar 98 and a barret 50. cal once or twice. I have been told by other that im past the 22. stage. Bugget up to $1500


-Gabe
 
Hey Gabe, welcome to the forum.
I've been shooting for a few years. (started at 12, now 18.)
Although just recently I picked up a .22 and a Mosin Nagant.
Whats your price range?
If you're looking for a cheap rifle, the Mosin is the way to go.
It's an old Russian sniper rifle from world war two.
Do some research if you're interested.
With a little work, you can reach out and touch something pretty far out.
I just took mine to the range for the first time.
I got her Wednesday, for $105 after taxes.
She's cheap to shoot.
It shoots a 7.62x54r cartridge.
You can get about 100 for $22 on ammuntiontogo.com.
If you dont mind a kick and a big boom.
Go for it.
See what others recommend.
But the Mosin, is cheap to buy, shoot, and it's fun to learn with.
At least in my case.
The round is capable of taking down almost any animal in North America.
Lets see what some others think.
This is just my two cents.
 
Well, if your budget is that high, go for something higher quality.
You can do all of the above with the Mosin.
But cant add a scope without some work to the rifle.
 
You maybe feel a little guilty about shooting other people's guns and maybe feel impatient to get your own, but to be honest, shooting other people's gun may be the very best thing you can do right now. That way, you get a taste for what you like and and you can eventually choose a gun based on your own preferences rather than taking the word of other people.
 
+1 for a Savage. They are very accurate and very good guns, yet they don't cost a ton.

Keep in mind the difference between a $350 rifle and a $1000 rifle is basically the $300 rifle will shoot about a 1.5'' group at 100 yards and the $1000 rifle will shoot under a 1'' group. Most savages will shot under an inch with the right load.
 
I would reccomend a .22LR to start out with. you can practice and hone your skills. Ammo is lighter on the wallet. I still use a .22 to practice.

If you want a no frills accurate centerfire rifle to start out with you can get a Stevens Model 200 in long or short action. .270, .30-06 or .308. I had one in .25.06 and that rifle was accurate. I got it for $250 on sale. With any one of those three you can hunt a lot of North American Game. If you have patience you can get a good deal on them for under the MSRP of $415.00.

Or if you want more you get a nice Savage with the accu-stock and accu-trigger for around $800.00.
 
Hard to find a modern rifle that is NOT reasonably accurate insofar as tight groups. And, it's not difficult for minor tweaking to make improvements.

Main thing, IMO, is the fit. The length of pull from buttplate to trigger, for one thing. With your arm bent 90º, hold the pistol grip with your finger on the trigger. There should be a slight gap or at most a light touch at buttpad and bicep. Do this, preferably, with the same thickness of clothing you'd wear when hunting.

Mount the rifle to your shoulder with your eyes closed, and a good cheek weld to the stock. When you open your eyes you should be looking through the sights or be looking right along the centerline of the barrel where a scope would be.

It's a "shootability" thing. No different from a shotgun, really.
 
If you really like the sound of the Mosin Nagant, do some research on it.
It shoots 3 MOA at 100 yds.
It's enough to do the job if you're hunting deer or bigger animals.
Great for varmints if you dont want any clean up afterwords. xD :D lol
 
I just saw an old quote on here the day other day like "beginners start with the .22, but the experts prefer it", or something to that effect. Point being most of us still love our various forms of .22 cal and shoot the hell outta them!!!
I would leave a couple hundred dollars in the budget for a plinker as well.

Anyways welcome and enjoy :)

Jesse
 
A freind told me to look at a howa m1500 tactical .308, or a m24. what do you guys think of those two? I am going to look at buying a .22 today.



-Gabe
 
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I second the marlin 795 for getting lots of trigger time for cheap. I've only had mine for a week, but its a blast to shoot and I think marlin still has a $25 mail-in rebate going on. The mosin nagant is a fun rifle to shoot as well and surplus ammo can be had for a good price if you look around.
 
With a budget of up to $1500, I'd be looking for more than one rifle: a .22, and a bigger one for hunting. I don't think anyone really gets "past the .22 stage." The Great All-American Sport of Plinking is just too much fun and there's no cheaper way to do it.
 
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