Looking to buy a rifle...

boomer88 · 06-13-2008, 12:53 AM

Hey guys, so i'm looking to buy a rifle and i need some help... Im not going to lie, i dont know much about guns in general, so i need some help. I want a rifle M4 or M16 style... The AR15 looks good, but like i said what do i know. If someone could please school me on anything and everything it would be great. Anything i should look for... what makers are good... i mean ANYTHING at all.

-Thanks

matt760 · 06-14-2008, 01:28 AM

if youre just starting out maybe go cheap. find an sks in 7.62 x 39. its not an AR but theyre still fun to shoot and can be bought for about 200 where a decent ar is gonna run you at least 700 or so. the sks is semi automatic and has a 10 round magazine. and the ammo for the sks is cheap. shoots the same round as an ak47. oh and the m4 and m16 are full auto----which means that you can not own one unless you get a class III weapons license. the AR15 is the civilian semi auto version. if you want an semi auto thats the way i'd go. if you can deal with a bolt action----probably more accurate, less likely to waste ammo, etc-----maybe think about a military surplus gun like a mauser in 8mm (about $150 and less for just shooter grade) or a mosin nagant (under $100). ammo for both is cheap and can be found at most gun shows (at least most of the ones i've been to) or easily ordered off the internet. 223 ammunition which the AR shoots is generally better made ammunition but is also more expensive. if this is your first gun maybe just start out with a 22 rifle of some kind. 500 rds for 10 bucks. and you should be able to find a decent marlin 60 or ruger10/22 for under $200

if you've got the money go for what ever you want. money is always one of the main factors in my decisions so i tend to be very cheap

if you've got the money go for what ever you want. money is always one of the main factors in my decisions so i tend to be very cheap

stitchclimber · 06-14-2008, 01:48 AM

cruise over to the AR-15/M16 section of the forum (located with the military guns) they'll school you proper.

If you want an M4 style AR, nows the time to buy. With the elections coming up everyones afraid of another ban.

telkev · 06-14-2008, 02:06 AM

First, what will you be doing with the rifle? Hunting, plinking, we need more info.

samuel · 06-14-2008, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by boomer88

Hey guys, so i'm looking to buy a rifle and i need some help... Im not going to lie, i dont know much about guns in general, so i need some help. I want a rifle M4 or M16 style... The AR15 looks good, but like i said what do i know. If someone could please school me on anything and everything it would be great. Anything i should look for... what makers are good... i mean ANYTHING at all.

-Thanks

I would advise finding an aquantance that goes to the range and having him give you some hands on experiences.The first things you should buy before a firearm is a good video on the AR,s and shooting them,or at least a book,and ear and eye protection.Call some ranges and find out if they rent firearms and whether they have instructors. sam.

.280Rem · 06-14-2008, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boomer88

Hey guys, so i'm looking to buy a rifle and i need some help... Im not going to lie, i dont know much about guns in general, so i need some help. I want a rifle M4 or M16 style... The AR15 looks good, but like i said what do i know. If someone could please school me on anything and everything it would be great. Anything i should look for... what makers are good... i mean ANYTHING at all.

-Thanks

Need to know what you're going to use it for. Buying "a rifle" is like buying a "motor vehicle." Do you want/need an economy compact/Porche/Pickup/SUV/18 Wheeler? What?

06-13-2008, 12:53 AM	#1
boomer88 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0)	Looking to buy a rifle... Hey guys, so i'm looking to buy a rifle and i need some help... Im not going to lie, i dont know much about guns in general, so i need some help. I want a rifle M4 or M16 style... The AR15 looks good, but like i said what do i know. If someone could please school me on anything and everything it would be great. Anything i should look for... what makers are good... i mean ANYTHING at all. -Thanks

06-14-2008, 01:28 AM	#2
matt760 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 147 Trader Rating: (0)	if youre just starting out maybe go cheap. find an sks in 7.62 x 39. its not an AR but theyre still fun to shoot and can be bought for about 200 where a decent ar is gonna run you at least 700 or so. the sks is semi automatic and has a 10 round magazine. and the ammo for the sks is cheap. shoots the same round as an ak47. oh and the m4 and m16 are full auto----which means that you can not own one unless you get a class III weapons license. the AR15 is the civilian semi auto version. if you want an semi auto thats the way i'd go. if you can deal with a bolt action----probably more accurate, less likely to waste ammo, etc-----maybe think about a military surplus gun like a mauser in 8mm (about $150 and less for just shooter grade) or a mosin nagant (under $100). ammo for both is cheap and can be found at most gun shows (at least most of the ones i've been to) or easily ordered off the internet. 223 ammunition which the AR shoots is generally better made ammunition but is also more expensive. if this is your first gun maybe just start out with a 22 rifle of some kind. 500 rds for 10 bucks. and you should be able to find a decent marlin 60 or ruger10/22 for under $200 if you've got the money go for what ever you want. money is always one of the main factors in my decisions so i tend to be very cheap if you've got the money go for what ever you want. money is always one of the main factors in my decisions so i tend to be very cheap Last edited by matt760; 06-14-2008 at 01:30 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

06-14-2008, 01:48 AM	#3
stitchclimber Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The great northwest Posts: 925 Trader Rating: (0)	cruise over to the AR-15/M16 section of the forum (located with the military guns) they'll school you proper. If you want an M4 style AR, nows the time to buy. With the elections coming up everyones afraid of another ban. __________________ turning up the radio, got just enough religion and a half tank of gas...

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06-14-2008, 02:06 AM	#4
telkev Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SW MS Posts: 208 Trader Rating: (0)	First, what will you be doing with the rifle? Hunting, plinking, we need more info.