What is a good first .22 or shotgun?
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You will receive a pile of different answers for each.
For the .22:
Some will undoubtedly say pay more than your price range, and get a CZ. They are good rifles, but you pay for what you get. In your price range, I would suggest a Marlin XT-22, or a Savage. Both Marlin & Savage have a lot of different options, so you will need to do some research to find out what you want. It seems to me that some models of the Marlins are hard to get here in Canada, but the Savages should not be any trouble at all, as they are manufactured right here.
For the shotgun:
I would look at the Mossbergs. You can get some good deals on them. Just as a quick example, Epps lists the 500 (solid gun) with a 3 barrel package, for $481.25. If you shop around, you should be able to get something you like for a nice price.
For the .22:
Some will undoubtedly say pay more than your price range, and get a CZ. They are good rifles, but you pay for what you get. In your price range, I would suggest a Marlin XT-22, or a Savage. Both Marlin & Savage have a lot of different options, so you will need to do some research to find out what you want. It seems to me that some models of the Marlins are hard to get here in Canada, but the Savages should not be any trouble at all, as they are manufactured right here.
For the shotgun:
I would look at the Mossbergs. You can get some good deals on them. Just as a quick example, Epps lists the 500 (solid gun) with a 3 barrel package, for $481.25. If you shop around, you should be able to get something you like for a nice price.
For a shotgun in that price point I would suggest a winchester sxp, its slightly more than a 870. In a waterfowl camo 28inch barrel and 3 chokes you can find around $469.99. It is the fastest cycling pump on the market. If you are able to get a 2011 model as it has the dura touch coating and a nickel plated receive, the 2012s do not. All in all a great pump shot gun. You can get a decent .22 for the price point you are looking at. Semis a 597, bolt almost anything you want except a T bolt which run about $700. Hope this helps
I agree, depends what you are looking to do. My first gun was a Savage Model 111 in .270. Fit my budget, wasn't fancy, but it worked for deer. I just bought my wife a Mossberg tactical 22. Its her first gun, looks impressive, its cheap to shoot cans and there is no kick.
Either way, shotgun or .22 you cant go wrong. Shotgun gives you the option of going for bird, but nothing is cheaper to shoot than a .22...
Either way, shotgun or .22 you cant go wrong. Shotgun gives you the option of going for bird, but nothing is cheaper to shoot than a .22...
For the 22 get a ruger 10/22. It seems to be most people's go to .22, for good reason. I've got one and all though it may not be my favourite, ill never get rid of it.
For the shotgun, go with a mossberg 500 combo (as mentioned above)if you ever plan to hunt with it, or a mossberg 590 if its going to be primarily a target/fun gun. Or any 870 model. Can get anything for them 870s.
For the shotgun, go with a mossberg 500 combo (as mentioned above)if you ever plan to hunt with it, or a mossberg 590 if its going to be primarily a target/fun gun. Or any 870 model. Can get anything for them 870s.
Pretty hard to beat the Savage FV-SR for an affordable 22.
As for a shotgun, that's tougher if you want something just for the range. And certainly very tough at the under 500 price point.
Keep in mind to that there is a Rimfire section & a Shotgun section that you can post these questions in. The Newbie forum might not get you as much attention as the correct forums...
Cheers
Jay
I had the same debate when my pal got in. I ended up buying a mossberg 590 and an sks instead of a rimfire. Got the 10/22 later.
With the sks you can get a big crate of ammo for cheap, plus since you are talking of target fun gun, sks is a starting point for many people.
The gun itself is dirt cheap too, if i would have a chance to go back i wouldn't change a thing.
With the sks you can get a big crate of ammo for cheap, plus since you are talking of target fun gun, sks is a starting point for many people.
The gun itself is dirt cheap too, if i would have a chance to go back i wouldn't change a thing.
I would only consider a bolt action for target shooting for accuracy.also good practice for when you move up to a deer rifle.i have a browning t bolt in 22lr which is very accurate 1.5-2in groups at 100 yd and sub 1 in at 50yd.they are not a cheap gun how ever.but as they say you get what you pay for.good luck in your search.
I shot an sks in the summer and really liked it. Would you recommend the Russian or the Chinese version?
