Beginning Gun? - Page 2

mym1a · 01-26-2008, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Troy

will this do? i am trying to keep the cal small as your a beginner.

I can't afford to shoot this guys little cousin???

well troy2000 you got that cannon set up in your back yard????

FutureMarine9 · 01-26-2008, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ummoiforgot

ALRIGHT SOO I JUST GOT MY HUNTERS OF EDUCATIONG CARD AND AM NOW LOOKING FOR A GOOD RELIABLE SHOTGUN THAT IS BETWEEN 0-400 DALLORS (PUMP ACTION, OR SEMI AUTO)... PLEASE GIVE ME SOME ADVICE .ANY BRANDS OR GUNS WOULD BE GREAT ....

PPOSTED FROM : GRADY

Remington 870

Quote:

Originally Posted by germanbock

Yes, that is what I am talking about. Where can I get one of those!!

I too am looking to buy my first rifle and I really enjoyed the kick of the 30/06.
Would you have any recommendations on what to look for when checking out the inventory? Should I be asking the shop keeper any questions about the rifle?

Right now I feel a little awkward walking in the used gun shop looking at rifles and not knowing what to look for. Do I just buy one and learn from a mistake?

so by saying you like the kick of a 30/06 are you saying you're dead set on that caliber...because its usually smart to start with something small and cheap like the .22lr

mym1a · 01-26-2008, 06:34 PM

If you were filthy rich just how eccentric would you and your guns be? friends/family taking a leasurely sunday cruise in your M60A3 or self propelled 155? better i guess if you had a big family?or are you the stay at home type wanting a more stationary gun? I would like to hear from you guys?

ummoiforgot · 01-26-2008, 06:44 PM

LOOKING FOR A GOOD RELIABLE BRAND THAT WILL LAST ME A LONG TIME ....

GUN TYPE : SHOTGUN 12 GAUGE

PLEASE LET ME HAVE SUM ADVICE

mym1a · 01-26-2008, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ummoiforgot

LOOKING FOR A GOOD RELIABLE BRAND THAT WILL LAST ME A LONG TIME ....

GUN TYPE : SHOTGUN 12 GAUGE

PLEASE LET ME HAVE SUM ADVICE

hard to say any of the top brands are good if your looking for a tactical type pump shot gun mossberg appears to have a good selection for the money. As others have mentioned best bet is to do some research, read books of interests maybe join a gun club and expose your self to the different shooting sports and firearms. Most gun club members want to promote their sport and are more then willing to take a novice under their wing!as long as you pay attention and adhere to safety.

Sav .250 · 02-12-2008, 07:07 AM

Troy:
I`m sure the "shells" are costly, muzzle blast..loud, The vintage "guide" had to be hard to find......... but all that being said, I like it.

KP90DC · 02-12-2008, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jashoffa

.22lr rifle!

I agree. I have a .22LR in every type of gun I have except shotgun. The .22's is what I use for keeping my shooting skills up and for fun. If you are proficient with a .22 in whatever type of gun you want, you won't have any trouble in becoming proficient with the centerfires.

big boomer · 02-12-2008, 10:54 AM

Someone wanted a good shotgun I like the older Rem. 870 from the 50's or 60's they were better made and slick as snot. Mine made about 1956 works so fast that one time pidgin hunting I shot 5 times, hit 4 birds and was stuffing shells back in the gun before the first bird hit the ground. They are smooth, the new ones are not nearly as smooth.

Montveil · 02-15-2008, 04:00 PM

A 22 lr revolver such as a Smith and Wesson double action 617- ~$650. Easy to load and unload, can fire any 22 ammo. can take red dot type scopes, uncomplicated.

A 12 ga shotgun that will take a rifled slug barrel- will handle all birds and upland game plus deer out to 100 yds and past with the right ammo.

Wait to get a rifle untill you get more experience-
A 22 auto loader in 22 would be a great way to sharpen your shooting slills with cheap ammo and a lot of fun

My preference in order of purchase would be the 22 auto loading rifle, the revolver next followed by the shotgun and finally a 308 rifle for deer past 150 yds

jaeger · 02-15-2008, 11:50 PM

maverick 88 12 ga pump.....18" home defense, 20" accu-choke=deer 28" accu choke = dead duck. 12 ga with bird shot will kick like .243. 12 ga with slug will kick like .300 Win Mag. Your call......................

goodsteel · 03-16-2008, 10:03 AM

Hey umm, you cant go wrong with a remington 870 pump shotgun. I dont know if you have Wal-Mart where you are but they sell the 870 for just about that price range. another fun choice is the New england pardner single shots. they are cheap and they work really well, a little rough on the kick because they are so light. if youre looking to get into shooting, you have to have a .22. They are great fun cause you can get 550 rounds of ammo for about ten bucks. They dont kick at all so you can spend all day shooting and have a great time. Ruger makes the best one in my book in their 10/22.

HAWKEYE50 · 03-16-2008, 10:26 AM

I'd have to aree with GOODSTEEL, The ruger 10/22 semiauto rifle is hard to beat. I've had mine for years without trouble. They run around $150 or less at Wally world. The cool thing about these is there are more after-market parts to customize or self repair. And right out of the box, very accurate with the iron sights. For deer hunting...the skies the limit for weapons and caliber.

andrew cochran · 03-19-2008, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KP90DC

I agree. I have a .22LR in every type of gun I have except shotgun. The .22's is what I use for keeping my shooting skills up and for fun. If you are proficient with a .22 in whatever type of gun you want, you won't have any trouble in becoming proficient with the centerfires.

You do know Savage makes a .22 shotgun. However I don't want one! It would be called a roach gun!

Legba · 03-20-2008, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ummoiforgot

ALRIGHT SOO I JUST GOT MY HUNTERS OF EDUCATIONG CARD AND AM NOW LOOKING FOR A GOOD RELIABLE SHOTGUN THAT IS BETWEEN 0-400 DALLORS (PUMP ACTION, OR SEMI AUTO)... PLEASE GIVE ME SOME ADVICE .ANY BRANDS OR GUNS WOULD BE GREAT ....

PPOSTED FROM : GRADY

What will you be hunting? I would look at a 20gauge just starting out. This is what my Father started me out on as far as shotguns go. A Mossberg 500 pump is a good choice IMO. Also check out Rossi web site. They are single shots but you can get 2-3 different caliber guns in one gun.

TXplt · 03-21-2008, 03:06 PM

Sounds like you have enough for:

A decent .22 Rifle (maybe lever action Marlin or similar)
A decent .22 Target Pistol (maybe ruger-like)
A decent 4" Barrel .357 Magnum Revolver (shoots .38 as well) like a Ruger GP-100

AND an OK 12 GA Shotgun.

AND enough Ammo to get started.

I'd start off shooting the .22's.

jd1911 · 03-21-2008, 03:16 PM

22 to start and learn like several said a good class and once you get the feel of it and get hooked you will get hooked upgrade from their

CrazyIvan · 03-21-2008, 03:44 PM

does anyone else smell something funny in here?

Quote:

Don't know what Plinking is but, My friends go hunting and they want me to come along, so hunting and target shooting. I set the range like that because I never brought a gun, and don't know much about them yet

In ignorance of my strange feelings about this guy and his posts...

Tell your friends that you would be a danger to them and yourself at this point and time will be required to be to the point you would be comfortable scouting around the woods with a rifle.

Take a good hunter's safety course, take a firearms safety course and ask your friends if you can accompany them, unarmed and as a NON-SHOOTER in the hunt to see what it is like. Would be a shame to hurt yourself or to spend a bunch of cash on this stuff then find out you don't like it. Beyond shooting and killing an animal, you may or may not be able to handle the gutting and slaughtering of the carcass. Try to involve yourself as much as possible if you go with them...if you can stomach it.

Ask them to take you to a range & let you try out their rifles. Pay close attention to the range officer and keep the barrel downrange at all costs and at all times. If the rifles holds more than one round at a time, only load one round in at a time until you are comfortable handling the action of the rifle.

Take it slow and you will be good. Just don't jump into anything.

wunhunglo · 03-21-2008, 03:53 PM

I'd go for a bolt action or single shot .22lr rifle and concentrate on accuracy rather than get tempted by throwing as many shots down range as possible, hoping for a hit. Get competent first, then analyse your needs, then make a researched decision, then buy as many as you can afford!.

Definitely join a club & get proper coaching/training right from the get-go; it pays dividends in the long run.

Tater · 03-23-2008, 12:27 PM

Personally I would venture down to the local wal mart and get your hands on a Ruger 10/22. Their price is very reasonable and they are reliable little guns.

I would also say to go along with them hunting and shooting unarmed. Get a feeling for their tendencies and all around observe them. If you have no clue what your doing you're clearly a danger to yourself and friends.

WISCSHOOTER · 03-26-2008, 11:42 PM

A good,reliable shotgun for you. Winchester 1300 pump. I bought mine new for 350. My brother just bought one used, for 200.

01-26-2008, 06:34 PM	#23
mym1a Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,313	If I was filthy rich If you were filthy rich just how eccentric would you and your guns be? friends/family taking a leasurely sunday cruise in your M60A3 or self propelled 155? better i guess if you had a big family?or are you the stay at home type wanting a more stationary gun? I would like to hear from you guys?

03-16-2008, 10:26 AM	#32
HAWKEYE50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: HOLLY MI Posts: 166 Blog Entries: 20	I'd have to aree with GOODSTEEL, The ruger 10/22 semiauto rifle is hard to beat. I've had mine for years without trouble. They run around $150 or less at Wally world. The cool thing about these is there are more after-market parts to customize or self repair. And right out of the box, very accurate with the iron sights. For deer hunting...the skies the limit for weapons and caliber. __________________ "KEEPIN MY POWDER DRY"

03-21-2008, 03:06 PM	#35
TXplt Lost in the Ozone Again Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,832 Images: 4 Blog Entries: 2	Sounds like you have enough for: A decent .22 Rifle (maybe lever action Marlin or similar) A decent .22 Target Pistol (maybe ruger-like) A decent 4" Barrel .357 Magnum Revolver (shoots .38 as well) like a Ruger GP-100 AND an OK 12 GA Shotgun. AND enough Ammo to get started. I'd start off shooting the .22's. __________________ Old fighter pilots never die.....They just wind up in Texas

01-26-2008, 06:44 PM	#24
ummoiforgot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: TACOMA..WASHINGTON Posts: 3	LOOKING FOR A GOOD RELIABLE BRAND THAT WILL LAST ME A LONG TIME .... GUN TYPE : SHOTGUN 12 GAUGE PLEASE LET ME HAVE SUM ADVICE

02-12-2008, 07:07 AM	#26
Sav .250 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Central Fla. Posts: 175	Troy: I`m sure the "shells" are costly, muzzle blast..loud, The vintage "guide" had to be hard to find......... but all that being said, I like it.

02-12-2008, 10:54 AM	#28
big boomer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minn. Posts: 980	Someone wanted a good shotgun I like the older Rem. 870 from the 50's or 60's they were better made and slick as snot. Mine made about 1956 works so fast that one time pidgin hunting I shot 5 times, hit 4 birds and was stuffing shells back in the gun before the first bird hit the ground. They are smooth, the new ones are not nearly as smooth.

02-15-2008, 04:00 PM	#29
Montveil Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mountains of NC Posts: 37	A 22 lr revolver such as a Smith and Wesson double action 617- ~$650. Easy to load and unload, can fire any 22 ammo. can take red dot type scopes, uncomplicated. A 12 ga shotgun that will take a rifled slug barrel- will handle all birds and upland game plus deer out to 100 yds and past with the right ammo. Wait to get a rifle untill you get more experience- A 22 auto loader in 22 would be a great way to sharpen your shooting slills with cheap ammo and a lot of fun My preference in order of purchase would be the 22 auto loading rifle, the revolver next followed by the shotgun and finally a 308 rifle for deer past 150 yds

02-15-2008, 11:50 PM	#30
jaeger Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 303 Images: 3	maverick 88 12 ga pump.....18" home defense, 20" accu-choke=deer 28" accu choke = dead duck. 12 ga with bird shot will kick like .243. 12 ga with slug will kick like .300 Win Mag. Your call......................

03-16-2008, 10:03 AM	#31
goodsteel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: arkansas Posts: 14	Hey umm, you cant go wrong with a remington 870 pump shotgun. I dont know if you have Wal-Mart where you are but they sell the 870 for just about that price range. another fun choice is the New england pardner single shots. they are cheap and they work really well, a little rough on the kick because they are so light. if youre looking to get into shooting, you have to have a .22. They are great fun cause you can get 550 rounds of ammo for about ten bucks. They dont kick at all so you can spend all day shooting and have a great time. Ruger makes the best one in my book in their 10/22.

03-21-2008, 03:16 PM	#36
jd1911 Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 125	22 to start and learn like several said a good class and once you get the feel of it and get hooked you will get hooked upgrade from their

03-21-2008, 03:53 PM	#38
wunhunglo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: currently "Sunny West Africa" Posts: 1,659	I'd go for a bolt action or single shot .22lr rifle and concentrate on accuracy rather than get tempted by throwing as many shots down range as possible, hoping for a hit. Get competent first, then analyse your needs, then make a researched decision, then buy as many as you can afford!. Definitely join a club & get proper coaching/training right from the get-go; it pays dividends in the long run.

03-23-2008, 12:27 PM	#39
Tater Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tn Posts: 34	Personally I would venture down to the local wal mart and get your hands on a Ruger 10/22. Their price is very reasonable and they are reliable little guns. I would also say to go along with them hunting and shooting unarmed. Get a feeling for their tendencies and all around observe them. If you have no clue what your doing you're clearly a danger to yourself and friends.

03-26-2008, 11:42 PM	#40
WISCSHOOTER Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MILWAUKEE Posts: 101	A good,reliable shotgun for you. Winchester 1300 pump. I bought mine new for 350. My brother just bought one used, for 200.