New to the forums, and adult life!

[august1410]

Okay, makes sense. How much more costly is the magnum .22 ammo?

.22LR- roughly 19.95 for 500 or so
.22WMR (Magnum) 9.95-12.95 for 50

A significant difference.

 

[Jpuckett]

wow, youngster is getting ready huh! Just get something you want and will enjoy shooting until you turn 21. Shotguns are good, but they can be hard to find ranges that let you shoot them unless you have them set up for slugs.

I'm scared for my country, and if she goes where I think she is headed; I and other brave patriots just may have to rise up to protect her.

I'm not a doomsday theorist... I just would rather prepare for the wolf and see only sheep, then write him off and wonder where that shepherd boy went

 

[Jpuckett]

So while I'm still learning to steady my hand at a non confrontational piece of paper, a regular 22 is probably a bit more practical.

 

[md_rick_o]

Get a Marlin 795, 22lr, they are 129 or so. Good plinker and trainer. Then for another 80 dollars get a MOSIN Nagant (hehe). you'll then have a heavy rifle to get the feel of kick from.

 

[august1410]

So while I'm still learning to steady my hand at a non confrontational piece of paper, a regular 22 is probably a bit more practical.

A hell of a lot cheaper. .22s come in all shapes and sizes as well....you can get anything from a single shot bolt action gun with a wood stock, to a fully accessorized AR platform chambered in .22LR.

Don't be fooled by what some will tell you. A .22 can be, and is, a lot more than a child's gun!

 

[ezeerider]

Welcome

 

[august1410]

Get a Marlin 795, 22lr, they are 129 or so. Good plinker and trainer. Then for another 80 dollars get a MOSIN Nagant (hehe). you'll then have a heavy rifle to get the feel of kick from.

I second that....I LOVE my Mosin!

 

[Jpuckett]

Sounds good now, are there certain gun shops in the western area that come recommended?

 

[Calengor]

check out gunrunners downtown, and glade valley sporting goods on north market, don't go to the gun center on military rd.

 

[Jpuckett]

Ha, Gun Center off of Military and Rosemont is the only one I knew of... Whats wrong with it?

 

[Calengor]

overpriced like whoa, also, if you use the search function to look for threads about it you'll see why.

 

[Jpuckett]

Cool, Ill do my research then! Thanks for your advice guys

 

[rscia50]

Go with either one, but remember! Either is the gateway to alot of fun and depleated bank account!!!

 

[Jpuckett]

Rather a depleted Bank Account, then revoked freedoms my friend!

 

[kgain673]

Go with either one, but remember! Either is the gateway to alot of fun and depleated bank account!!!

Amen to that, I just spent a bundle on a new handgun today. That marlin looks tempting and will not hurt you too much on the front end.

 

[MauiWowie]

having freshly turned 18 and moved out

I feel old

 

[august1410]

I feel old

Me too!

 

[SamW]

Mine was a Rem 121. Still have it. Go with a Marlin Modl 795. Good value and a cheap way to get started.

 

[Oliveralan]

Welcome to the forum! I haven't turned 18 yet (sorry guys, probably not making you feel any younger ) but I have a handful of rifles. Not much by what some guy on here have but, they're mine and I love em!

Start with a 22, get some trigger time and practice practice practice!! That's what I did. No other caliber can we youngsters afford to shoot 500+ rounds a week. I max out shooting 100 or so .308 win rounds in a weekend (quantico saturdays and if I don't have homework on Sunday) so a 22lr is definetely my number one pick for a first gun. Then just whatever tickles your fancy. I am am avid long range hunter so I got bigger and bigger guns (done with that now, can't afford any bigger ones, nor do I need any, atm ) I bought a 22lr, then a .308, then a 300 win mag, and now my newest a 300 ackley magnum (improved 300 H&H but I form from 300 wby brass).

Don't underestimate the 22lr, last weekend a buddy and I decided to test the limits of my 22. Shot out to 400 yards, recovered one bullet from the target stand at 400, no other hits. We did manage to hit a 18"x24" steel plate about 50% of the time at 300 yards. At that range we could watch the actual bullet (not con trail) flying towards the target. 22s are a blast to shoot.

 

[Jpuckett]

Like I said money isn't the biggest thing, I do well for my age, I'm only 18 but i have a full time 9to5 as a network engineer, and already have a college degree under my belt!

But the Marlin .22 seems like sound advice from all, So I will probably drop by the frederick range this weekend and see the damage of joining, and use my refund to pick up a .22 and whole BUNCH of ammo!

Thank you guys for the help!