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I have only recently started getting into guns, marksmanship, and related stuff. Really in the last couple of years. My current arsenal is a pair of AR's in 5.56 a 16" and a 7.5", and a springfield xd40sc. I would like to start working on my marksmanship, and distance shooting. The range I use at the moment has 25, 50, and 100 yards. They are working on longer ranges as well. It seems I have seen some recommendations here I think, to start with a .22 to establish the basics and work on mechanics of my shot. Guidance and recommendations on where to start with a long gun?
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22 is a great start. When you step up to center fire I really like the 223 or 22 - 250 for starting after that the 308 is hard to beat for a shooter that doesn't reload."It's another burrito, it's a cold Lone Star in my hand!" -
I learned on a 22-250. One of my favorite rifles.Comment
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Find a range with a gong at 200yds, that's a great way to get confidence, you have an audible tone the moment you squeeze the trigger and you know if the sight picture you're looking at is correct. That way you can learn your iron sights.Originally posted by black2002ls View Post"When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic." -Benjamin Franklin
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Any recommendations on a gun? Not looking to break the bank!Originally posted by LeahComment
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That is one of my biggest issues at the moment. My eyes are terrible. I have an eye doctor appointment next week. However, right now, at 200 yards if I am not looking at a pretty BIG target, it would be a waste of time!Originally posted by CJ View PostOriginally posted by LeahComment
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Nothing wrong with the AR, it's an accurate platform... No need to spend money to work on the mechanics.Originally posted by black2002ls View Post
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I prefer heavy barreled rifles over light one's and look at Remington or Savage rifles for a beginner. I'm personally not overly fond of savage but a lot of people use them and love them. Another thing to invest in is a front rest and rear bag or front and rear bag combination."It's another burrito, it's a cold Lone Star in my hand!"Comment
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Buy a .22 upperOriginally posted by Theodore RooseveltComment
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I have thought about a .22 upper, however, I feel like having a dedicated platform will help produce a repeatability in motion when transferred to bigger caliber non AR riflesOriginally posted by LeahComment
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Ruger 10/22 is always a popular rifle, a bolt action .22, or a S&W 15-22. Also has other members said and AR-15 is always a great rifle and once your eyesight is corrected a metal gong is very rewarding when the round impacts.Comment
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Savage MKII FV is a great rifle and very reasonably priced as well at around $200."Laws that forbid the carrying of arms...disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes...Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man." - Thomas Jefferson, 1776Comment
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I don't know about the "best" way, but I learned on iron sights and would regularly hit a man sized target at 500 yards using an M16 and an old sling. I recently got into scoped shooting and it seems much easier to me. Learn to read wind age flags or use natural indicators and shoot the "right" way aka adjust your wind age accordingly/don't use Kentucky windage.Comment
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Get a S&W M&P 15-22 if you think you will be shooting an AR-15 in the future, it will help you get the feel of the rifle. They are running for around $399 new at various places at the moment.Originally posted by phaux View Post
StevoOriginally posted by SSMAN...Welcome to the land of "Fuck it". No body cares, and if they do, no body cares.
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The only thing I don't like about that rifle is that it doesn't have iron sights.Originally posted by BlackGT View Post
The Savage Mark II F has iron sights and comes in under $200
The Remington 597 is also in that same price range.
From what I have read, they are both good for what I am looking to do. Any reason to choose a bolt action over an auto-loader/semi-auto or the other way around?
Also, is .22LR coming back in stock anywhere? I haven't seen it at my local WM since the AWB threat came about.Originally posted by LeahComment
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