What rifle should I buy?

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Hi guys I have been told time and time again to buy a .22 to learn on, while I am really not crazy about the idea, but I don't want to have bad shooting habits.
So basicly what I'm looking for is a good reliable, cheap, and non single shot rifle. I would like to get a lever action but it's not the main factor. I really don't want to spend more then $200 on this, I want to save up for a good rifle.
I know you guys must get this question alot. But I couldn't find the answer.
Thanks.
 
You were getting great advise whats wrong with a 22? I learned with a 410 and 22 and it was fun to shoot!!For 200 Id say try finding a Mosin Nagant or the Italian carcano if I spelled that right lolol
 
WesternWannaBe said:
Hi guys I have been told time and time again to buy a .22 to learn on, while I am really not crazy about the idea, but I don't want to have bad shooting habits.
So basicly what I'm looking for is a good reliable, cheap, and non single shot rifle. I really don't want to spend more then $200 on this, I want to save up for a good rifle.
I know you guys must get this question alot. But I couldn't find the answer.
Thanks.
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I suggest a Remington 597, Frontier has them for $209. Then upgrade the extractor to a Volquartsen from rimfire sports for $18 and you're all set. I have put pretty close to 10,000 rounds through my 597.
 
SKS's don't have very much kick for a centerfire rifle. They're pretty cheap and the ammo is rather cheap as well. A .22 is a great choice for a starter rifle but if you want a centerfire that's good to learn on, an SKS is about the best bang for your buck. If i were in your shoes, i'd buy both a .22 and an SKS. They'll help teach you the ins and outs of shooting before stepping up to a larger centerfire. I don't know what your financial situation is but if you can only afford 1, start with the .22. I know it's somewhat of a buzz kill but it'll teach you the proper skills quicker and will probably be a better choice in the end. Good luck with whatever you decide man.

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There have been several Lakefield mark II repeater .22s in the EEs and they are great for a starter rifle. Light, maintenance free and very accurate to about 150 yards. I have 2 and shoot field critters with them often. they are cheap and a lot of rifle shooters use the .22s to keep up thier shooting conformations. Bad habits are developed within, not caused by the gun.
 
SKS: Heavy rifle, small cartridge, little recoil. Uncomfortable stock.

If you can, shoulder and fire any rifle before you buy it. It might not feel right.
 
i have cooey model 600. 135 shipped if you want. nice rifle. learn and if you get bored sell and get your money back. check it out
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If you want to go low price, my suggestion is the Mossberg 702 Plinkster. It's a great, fairly accurate, reliable as a claw hammer semi-auto .22.

Something else to maybe look at would be a used CIL Model 310 (or whatever model of CIL you find). It was made by Anschutz and is by far the most accurate .22 I've ever shot. Even target rifles can't beat it, although they can match it. It's a bolt-action with 5 round magazine.
 
WesternWannaBe said:
Hi guys I have been told time and time again to buy a .22 to learn on, while I am really not crazy about the idea, but I don't want to have bad shooting habits.
So basicly what I'm looking for is a good reliable, cheap, and non single shot rifle. I would like to get a lever action but it's not the main factor. I really don't want to spend more then $200 on this, I want to save up for a good rifle.
I know you guys must get this question alot. But I couldn't find the answer.
Thanks.
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22 is the way to go in the semi's you have the 10/22 or 597 I just pick up a 597 for 150.00 tax in at Baron for my kids good little gun. Or as stated any CIL Anshultz parts are eazy to have and they rock. Cooeys great guns but what about parts I don't know but they can be had cheap.
 
WesternWannaBe said:
Well I would love to buy an SKS over a .22 but are they ok to learn on?
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Yes an SKS is the best way to learn on, iron sites and all. Don't worry about recoil if you haven't shot one, go and shoot one you will find out that the recoil isn't hard at all, and personally i love the feel and kick of an SKS its a perfect medium gun. The only thing is that they aren't super accurate as other rifles, if you do your part they can group 4" at 100m using iron sites, that's your typical SKS. My .22lr remington 597 with the cheap tapsco scope that comes with it gives me actually better groups than the SKS.
 
I started on a .223 then .308 then 300 win mag and then the .22lr. I did it backwards . Now my others sit and the 22's get all the work, literally all the work. I find it much more rewarding trying to shoot them accurately at 50 yards and 100 yards than shooting the larger calibers accurately at any range. Plus you can shoot more, costs less, less hearing loss, good rifle and optic costs are the same but ammo is cheaper. Buy a used cz 452 off the EE and you will keep her for life and have years of fun shooting.
 
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