Hey everyone,
I currently own a Ruger 10/22 and a Ruger American in .30-06. Obviously, I have two rifles on opposite ends of the 'power' spectrum so I was wondering what other people would think about this. Would you buy an HBAR now in 5.56mm (due to the possibility of it being outlawed in the future)? That would mean dropping a good amount of money now. Or would you just use that money to pay for the expensive .30-06 ammo and become a really good marksman with that? (I am relatively new to shooting- I've put about 500 rounds through my .22 and about 50 through my -06)
My real question is, is an HBAR style rifle really necessary to own as a civilian? I mean, how likely is it that there will ever be a situation where I would need that sort of rifle? Do many people just buy an HBAR for the fun of it? And honestly, the biggest reason I am even considering an HBAR is the cost of ammo. I am only 20 now and after I finish college I plan to join the Marines so is it even worth putting down the money for one right now?
Sorry I'm all over the place with this question, there are just a lot of factors to consider for me. Thanks for any input on the subject.
I currently own a Ruger 10/22 and a Ruger American in .30-06. Obviously, I have two rifles on opposite ends of the 'power' spectrum so I was wondering what other people would think about this. Would you buy an HBAR now in 5.56mm (due to the possibility of it being outlawed in the future)? That would mean dropping a good amount of money now. Or would you just use that money to pay for the expensive .30-06 ammo and become a really good marksman with that? (I am relatively new to shooting- I've put about 500 rounds through my .22 and about 50 through my -06)
My real question is, is an HBAR style rifle really necessary to own as a civilian? I mean, how likely is it that there will ever be a situation where I would need that sort of rifle? Do many people just buy an HBAR for the fun of it? And honestly, the biggest reason I am even considering an HBAR is the cost of ammo. I am only 20 now and after I finish college I plan to join the Marines so is it even worth putting down the money for one right now?
Sorry I'm all over the place with this question, there are just a lot of factors to consider for me. Thanks for any input on the subject.