what to do with 130$

[LSU12ga]

So here is my situation:

I am about to sell an old bike of mind for around 130$. I'm considering this "found money" and I want to buy a rifle. My two options at this point are 1. Mosin-Nagant or 2. .22lr of some iteration. Do you guys have any other suggestions as to which I should get or maybe there is something I have left off?

I already know that I would shoot the .22 more often but that I think the mosin-nagant would be more fun. I was considering going to the pawn shop with this and seeing what they had. I also have a hi-point 9mm (i know, i know) that I don't shoot at all and could use that for some trading.

Any advice at all would be appreciated.

Best.

 

[pabuckslayer08]

Add another 50-75 bucks to that and get a good new .22, they are blast to start out plinking with and help you get used to a rifle. Marlin and Savage are pretty popular cheap .22s

 

[sir_n0thing]

+1 on a nice .22LR. Ammo is cheap, you can go to the range all afternoon for the cost a big Taco Bell run.

 

[LSU12ga]

Deep down I know the .22 is the right choice, but the devil on my shoulder keeps telling me to get a full sized rifle.

 

[osallent]

You should read my review on the Mosin Nagant (with pictures), it is a little bit further down on the list, the last post made on that thread was today.

The Mosin Nagant definitely has a lot of character. Do realize the limitations of it, that it is a 120 year old design and rather obsolete compared to the comfortable lightweight rifles that are now available. However, it is a lot of fun to shoot, and does attract a lot of attention at the range.

I think you should do both, get the Mosin Nagant and a .22 rifle. Everyone needs a pistol or a rifle in .22lr. They are cheap to shoot, and still fun. However, I think the higher recoil and noise of the 7.62x54R will definitely give you a lot more fun at the range. Surplus ammo (if you don't mind shooting corrosive) is dirt cheap, but do clean your rifle after shooting with it.

 

[ndking1126]

If the 9mm is up for a sale, I would recommend getting rid of both and looking at a 9mm Hi-point Carbine. Nothing shameful about owning a hipoint, everyone I've ever shot was reliable and accurate. They have awesome customer service (most of the time).

Other than that, H&R makes single shot rifles in many calipers that you could probably get in your price range if you sold the pistol. Or possibly in your price range if you bought used. They generally get good reviews, but I've never shot one.

 

[HiBC]

It goes like this.If you can find a decent 22Actually,I think AIM surplus has some Polish Military training rifles for your price.That may be ideal.Talk to your gun dealer about ordering one.
Old is OK,bolt is best,single shot is fine.Get the biggest,heaviest one you can find.
Learn all you can about NRA 50 ft smallbore shooting.Get the NRA targets.A target sling is a good thing.Buy at least 1000 rds of 22 standard velocity.Plated bullets are prefered.Shoot prone,sitting,kneeling and standing per the rules and specified progression.If you can join the NRA,and do this at a shooting club so your scores are documented,(folks like kraigwy ,who write here,can give you better info) you will then be eligible to purchase through CMP.Save your money and you can get a great deal on a M1 Garand.
The really cool thing is you will also learn the finer skills of marksmanship with the 22 at 50 feet.
Th3n,by all means,get a High power.Good luck,do check with AIM on that Polish training rifle.

 

[essohbe]

What do you have already? Just the hi-point? I dun'no, I have an m44 and a .22 and I'd say get them both!

 

[Bird is the Word]

Brand New Marlin 795 (.22lr) for $100 on sale plus a brick of ammo. More accurate then a 10/22 and its new, what more could you ask for.

 

[LSU12ga]

Thanks for all the replies.

HiBc, unfortunatly those polish rifles are sold out. I would love a military trainer because every .22 I have handled feels like a toy.


essohbe; I've got an 870 and a .38 smith.


Last time I was at the pawn shop they had a few older Remington bolt action .22s for 150$. I'll look at them again. They looked really old, but I feel like the older Remingtons are good guns.

 

[M.O.A.]

if they are rem. 541t or the s they are very good guns and i would buy one or both if i could

 

[booker_t]

I agree, get a .22 for fun, and save up for an M1, Mini-14, 45-70 lever, or something of that nature in the future, depending on what your high power rifle needs are.

 

[Eagle0711]

Big Five has the Mosin Nagant on sale for $99. You would probably have enough left over for a 22 if you shop around.

 

[scorpion_tyr]

Sell the Hi-Point for $100, the bike for $130, and get yourself a Ruger 10/22. Mosin's are fun, but the .22 will be more fun, and a lot cheaper to shoot. And you don't have to worry about cheap corrosive ammo or anything.