New gun for starters.?

Question

I need a decently priced gun for targets and hunting squirrel, rabbits and maybe coyote?

Answer 1

I would suggest a Henry lever action.22 long rifle.

Answer 2

Maybe a .22/410 combination gun. I used to have one and they are fantastic!

Answer 3

The perfect starter rifle for a beginner is a .22LR.The reasons why are simple. The ammo is cheap. That means you can afford to shoot enough to develop good shooting skills. The report and recoil are mild enough you won't start flinching. And the guns tend to be inexpensive. Finally an added bonus is that they make perfect small game rifles for squirrel and rabbits. The .22LR may be a bit light for coyotes, but if you put your shots in the right place and limit yourself to shots under 75 yards it should work well enough.

As for a specific gun, I'd recommend a beginner look at a bolt-action like the Savage Mk. II or the Stevens model 300 (both of which should be quite affordable) or one of the Marlin bolt action .22s. The Savage model 64 or the Marlin model 60 are also good choices for inexpensive .22 rifles, but they are semi-automatic. This doesn't really make a lot of difference as far as shooting goes, but you have to remember that the gun automatically reloads itself until the magazine is empty. That's why I recommended a bolt action; you have to manually cycle the action. That means you're more likely to remember whether the gun has a round in the chamber. To me, its more a new shooter safety issue than anything. Regardless any of the guns I mentioned should make a dandy first rifle and small game rifle.

Answer 4

G'day mate i don't know yr prices but go 4 a cz .22 magnum they are a good gun with a bit more extra power.Or a .223 varmint rifle is a better choice.cheers mate

Answer 5

Marlin 22 cal bolt action - benefits of single shot and it's very reasonable. You can probably pick one up at a local pawn shop.

Answer 6

Consider the Ruger 10/22 .22 LR.

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Answer 7

Look at the Savage bolt actions.

The 'standard stocks not the thumb-hole type.

You WILL appreciate that 'Accu-Trigger'.

Don't get the lightest model if you plan on target work though.

Weight there helps you.

Answer 8

Mosburg make a great all around rifle that is very affordable. They shoot great straight off the rack without any modification. Comes in any calibre you require.

Answer 9

For someone just starting out, I suggest a .22 cal single shot. The reason for the single shot is it kind of "forces" you to gain in accuracy. You can find good .22 cal single shot rifles at very reasonable prices at most sporting good stores.

Answer 10

Starter gun?  I am a little biased. You will see a lot of folks recommend a .22 rifle...... If you not a kid or real nervous around firearms then consider something a little more powerful.... An H&R Handi rifle chambered in .223 is excellent... The ammunition is cheap and it has much more reach and power than a .22LR.... H&R Handi Rifles are a bargain - priced about $200.... Some folks consider them a cheapy rifle but they do have a popular following. The are decently accurate and easy to use....

H&R Handi Rifle....

http://www.hr1871.com/Firearms/Rifles/yo...

.223 ammunition at J&G Sales....

http://www.jgsales.com/index.php/ammo-fo...

The .223 cartridge is a little big for squirrels but fine for rabbit and perfect for coyote....

Answer 11

for varmint hunting the .243 WIN is an excellent round. It is flat shooting, long range, high speed, and it is more than enough to take down a coyote. It is also just big enough to get the job done as a deer rifle, if you want. The .17 and .22 Mag are good for anything small, as well as the .22 long rifle, a little short on range, but I don't know your shooting situation. Marlin makes an excellent .22 automatic, the Model 60, and whole generations of shooters have probably learned on this rifle. My father taught me to shoot with the model 60 he had as a kid. It sarts around 120$ for the basic blued barrel/walnut stock, ammunition runs you about 15-20$ for a "brick" of five hundred rounds (ten boxes of fifty rounds), and is fairly accurate at fifty yards, although I have hit targets at 100.