Why?
I have never been hunting. I have access to a 100 yard range.
I have never been hunting. I have access to a 100 yard range.
22 long rifle. Cheaper yet
I never liked shooting off the AR platform. 40 years ago we were shooting 400 yard targets with it. (USAR) I can't even see that far with corrected vision any more!While .223 is fine if you want to go AR route, I have always been a .308 bolt action fan. You need to think more about characteristics you desire.
With this info and knowing you already own a .22 and shotgun I think I would change my answer to something like a 7.62x39 AK or something fun like a lever gun in .357 just for kicks.I never liked shooting off the AR platform. 40 years ago we were shooting 400 yard targets with it. (USAR) I can't even see that far with corrected vision any more!
It's unpleasant to shoot and butt ugly.
I'm a FUDD.
A used, wood .308 bolt gun would sure be purdy!
You had to bring that up?.... or something fun like a lever gun in .357 just for kicks.
It's been on my "to buy" list for a while, and I talked myself out of buying one at a sale earlier this year, so maybe I'm projecting...You had to bring that up?
You don't have to clean an AR to pass inspection. You can always dunk the BCG in brake cleaner or similar solvent soak.I dreaded cleaning the ARs back in the day.
Bolt guns are a breeze in comparison.
I won't be fending off zombie invasions with this.
This would be in addition to the .22LR and 12ga shotgun I already have.