Hey guys! So I am buying a new gun in the next month or so, and I am just wondering what you all think I should get. Currently I have:
-Marlin 795 (.22 semi auto)
-Mossberg 500 (12 gauge)
-Henry Lever Action .22
-Mossberg Maverick 88 (20 gauge)
What I am looking to buy next is something that I can take to the range with me every time, not break the bank shooting it, but still has some decent power and kick. The 20 gauge isn't bad to shoot, but it's still the same price as 12 gauge, so you are losing power per penny. I usually go to the range and shoot about 300 .22 rounds, then finish it off with some slugs or buckshot, but I need a better middle ground caliber in terms of power such as .223 or 7.62x39.
Therefore, I was looking to buy either an AR or an AK type rifle (or even an SKS). I'm not sure what to get first. I'm not big into aftermarket stuff, I rather just have a great rifle right out of the box. An AK has the advantage on an AR from that perspective.
I really just wanna hear what everyone thinks. There's no price difference in .223 or 7.62 right now, so that's what I am here asking for opinions. I am leaning towards the AK just because I want a little more power for sake of fun.
I was also thinking of getting a Marlin 30-30, because you can get them on Bud's Gun Shop for only $402 WITH a scope, which is a great deal. Should I go with the wild card and get the Marln? 30-30 is expensive to shoot, so that sucks. But those guns are simply BADASS, and I would like to have one eventually because I LOVE my Henry 22 already. I couldn't imagine a larger cartridge lever gun.
Thanks everyone, John.
-Marlin 795 (.22 semi auto)
-Mossberg 500 (12 gauge)
-Henry Lever Action .22
-Mossberg Maverick 88 (20 gauge)
What I am looking to buy next is something that I can take to the range with me every time, not break the bank shooting it, but still has some decent power and kick. The 20 gauge isn't bad to shoot, but it's still the same price as 12 gauge, so you are losing power per penny. I usually go to the range and shoot about 300 .22 rounds, then finish it off with some slugs or buckshot, but I need a better middle ground caliber in terms of power such as .223 or 7.62x39.
Therefore, I was looking to buy either an AR or an AK type rifle (or even an SKS). I'm not sure what to get first. I'm not big into aftermarket stuff, I rather just have a great rifle right out of the box. An AK has the advantage on an AR from that perspective.
I really just wanna hear what everyone thinks. There's no price difference in .223 or 7.62 right now, so that's what I am here asking for opinions. I am leaning towards the AK just because I want a little more power for sake of fun.
I was also thinking of getting a Marlin 30-30, because you can get them on Bud's Gun Shop for only $402 WITH a scope, which is a great deal. Should I go with the wild card and get the Marln? 30-30 is expensive to shoot, so that sucks. But those guns are simply BADASS, and I would like to have one eventually because I LOVE my Henry 22 already. I couldn't imagine a larger cartridge lever gun.
Thanks everyone, John.