First .22 Rifle

[fourier]

I recently acquired my PAL and I am trying to figure out what my first rifle purchase should be. I am mainly interested in doing some informal target shooting for fun but I would like to get better over time.

I have decided to get a .22 rifle as they are cheap to operate but I am unsure whether I should get an accurate single shot rifle like an Anschutz or more of a "fun gun" like a 10/22.

Any input is appreciated!

 

[ndb86]

well if you're new to shooting i reccommend a bolt action wit iron sights. you can always upgrade later but it teaches you to take your time and make every shto count. semis are fun a 10.22 isnt'a bad choice i really like my marlin 795 though.

bolt guns just work. semi's can be finicky. I love my Savage MKII it's 10+ years old and still shoots penny sized holes at 25 yars and quarter at 50. i only have a 4x scope so it's hard to shoot to 100 but i get 4 or 5 inch groups at 100 with it and i think if i could see the target i'd be able to shrink those down.

look on the EE for a used .22 of any sort. they are all pretty good really. some are better than others but they are all good starters.

most important HAVE FUN!

 

[Winnipeg Toymaker]

For a first gun and novice shooter, I would certainly suggest an older cheap .22 bolt like a Cooey or Lakefield -Mossberg. Very accurate to target shoot and do very well out to 100 + yards with a scope. Even some older Mossberg bolts are very accurate. Expensive or new does not make it more accurate. The 10-22 seems to require many modifications to make it a target shooter and High end guns do not make YOU a great shooter. Practice can really improve your ability . I shoot many, many gophers each year and do not have a .22 gun that cost over $200. Yet when I hit the range, many others are surprised how well some of the $75-$100 guns can shoot paper. I have been pleasantly surprised by the accuracy of the 1940s Marlin and Stevens . Many golf balls and ping pong balls have felt their wrath at 100 yards. But it does come down to your choice. I will always prefer the older guns and their efficiency.

 

[sillymike]

Dp you have a budget?

By "target" shooting, do you mean casual plinking, shooting at paper targets...

In which case, the CZ are a good value

If you're talking about something like "sporting" rifle target shooting, Anschutz are the way to go. Look for a nice used 190, or spend the $$ on a new one.