What Gun to Start With?

[nitroxace]

Have a look at the Tikka T1x as well for your 22 needs.

If you look at the top left tab of the web page you will see forums. Click on it and you can scroll down to the various gun sub-forums and they have a ton of information. The rimfire section will definitely assist in your endeavor.

[MrBalkan]

Anything you can actually get spare parts for. Lots of people buying cool looking baseball bats... once their firing pins break and realize "replacement" parts are _____ away... food for thought.

[Hmatt]

10/22 or 457 is a great place to start. More likely 457 to help develop your skills.

[StefanGreybeard]

I own 2 Mark II, one is the base model the other one is one of the heavy barrel laminate stock models, and 5 magazines I think? Haven't had any issues with them in either rifle.

Good to know. I'll take a better look at the Mark II. I do like the price.

Have a look at the Tikka T1x as well for your 22 needs.

From what I can find the T1x appears quite pricey - at or above the cost of a CZ 457.

I'll definitly dive into the rimfire forum for more info. Thanks.

[Suther]

Good to know. I'll take a better look at the Mark II. I do like the price.




From what I can find the T1x appears quite pricey - at or above the cost of a CZ 457.

I'll definitly dive into the rimfire forum for more info. Thanks.

One nice thing about guns is you can recoup most of your purchase price on the used market as long as you don't overpay in the first place, nor abuse the gun while you own it.

[333]

I'm looking to get a CZ 457 myself. Might even spring for the Varmint models for the thicker barrel and wood stocks. But also feels like overkill for a .22 plinker.

[eldaniay]

i heard that a 10/22 is a good starter

[gunnutz514]

One nice thing about guns is you can recoup most of your purchase price on the used market as long as you don't overpay in the first place, nor abuse the gun while you own it.

Thank you. Any beginner pistols you recommend for when the freeze is over

[gorby]

Was in your situation 5 years ago and went with an iron site bolt-action CZ .22, this worked out perfect for me. I also run it with a scope, so allows me to practice both ways. Went with a bit nicer gun than I needed, but the plus with that is I still use it for grouse hunting and plinking and have had no desire to upgrade.

Ammo expense is something real and I shoot at least 50 rounds every time I go out... Even if you need a centrefire to hunt with, you will save money also getting a .22 as a practice gun. Another plus is that gopher shooting with a .22 is about the best practice you can get in a couple hours of ranging and dialing.

[WizzBang]

Looks like a .22 is the way to start. Thank you all!

Thanks for posting your question. Like you, I'm new and in the exact same position, this thread was great! Would love to know what you ended up getting and what your experience is.