So a member of my wife's family is a young man. His dad never took him out shooting. He has a S&W 15-22 that he has been plinking with. He also has his Grand Dad's Remington 721 in 30-06 (and I saw to it that he received it). He has not shot the Remington yet; I am trying to get him to go to the range me.
Like a lot of young people, he does not have tons of cash. But he has saved enough to get a entry level bolt gun. He is talking about getting a 22 magnum.
I was wondering what you guys thought. I am thinking he should get a caliber that is substantial but not too intimidating, and it should be inexpensive, as I think he would be more likely to shoot. That is almost certainly why he is not shooting the 30-06.
I am thinking one of these rather inexpensive but capable enough calibers, all of which can be had for less than 50 cents a round, or in some cases 25 cents a round
1. 223 Rem
2. 7.62x39 (yes - the AK round in a bolt gun)
3. 6.5 Grendel
Thoughts?
Like a lot of young people, he does not have tons of cash. But he has saved enough to get a entry level bolt gun. He is talking about getting a 22 magnum.
I was wondering what you guys thought. I am thinking he should get a caliber that is substantial but not too intimidating, and it should be inexpensive, as I think he would be more likely to shoot. That is almost certainly why he is not shooting the 30-06.
I am thinking one of these rather inexpensive but capable enough calibers, all of which can be had for less than 50 cents a round, or in some cases 25 cents a round
1. 223 Rem
2. 7.62x39 (yes - the AK round in a bolt gun)
3. 6.5 Grendel
Thoughts?