Decisions

[Hoosierdaddy74]

Hey All,
Maybe you all can help me with a decision. I have $300-400 extra and indy 1500 is this weekend. I have a PSA AR and Glock 23. I am trying to decide if I should look for a new gun, 22 rifle for son, grips\toys for AR or crap ton of ammo or little of each lol
What would you do?


PS....will INGO be @ indy 1500?
Thanks

 

[Tydeeh22]

Personal Opinion Machine Activate!

First off, buy the kid a firearm of his own if he is responsible / of "age" (being 5-7 years old?) a 10/22 is a lifetime of shooting and dependability. and far under the 400 dollar limit you have set.

the Ammo question you have raised is completely up to the amount that you shoot. if you have enough ammo to last until november, then hold off. if not, buy it before the prices go up again.


hope my little soliloquy has helped a bit.

 

[SSGSAD]

Do you reload? If so then buy your son a .22, and then buy ammo, or bullets, powder, and primers ...

 

[Hoosierdaddy74]

Yeah I was thinking 22lr(he is 11yr) \ some ammo \ new forgrip....hotel after wife finds out lol
Ruger 10\22? how much am I looking at on one?

 

[Tydeeh22]

Yeah I was thinking 22lr(he is 11yr) \ some ammo \ new forgrip....hotel after wife finds out lol
Ruger 10\22? how much am I looking at on one?

just saw one int he classifieds here on INGO for 185 bucks. new, however you can get em all day for 215-230.

 

[Hoosierdaddy74]

Not bad....was also thinking about geting him a cricket 22lr but may be to small for him...

 

[Tydeeh22]

Not bad....was also thinking about geting him a cricket 22lr but may be to small for him...

the cricket will almost most definitely be too small. i grew up on a model 60 myself. my kid, (when i get around to having one) will certainly grow up on a ruger.

 

[Hoosierdaddy74]

Will start looking tomorrow...thanks

 

[Mosinguy]

If you get a .22, I'd suggest a Marlin 60 unless you enjoy the tactical stuff. In that case get a 10/22. I prefer the Marlin because it's much more accurate out of the box than the Ruger. The Ruger can become more accurate after you spend $$$ on a new barrel, maybe new stock, new trigger components, etc. and it doesn't seem worth it. The only REAL difference to you that would possibly matter is the Marlin is tube fed, the Ruger is magazine fed.

 

[chuddly]

but then if you like the mag feed go with the Marlin 795 a buddy picked one up a couple months ago at Cabella's (i think it was there) for $120 on sale brand new. Cant beat that and they are accurate little guns.

 

[Stschil]

Marlin 795 FTW. They are Inexpensive, durable, lightweight, accurate plinkers. Watch the sale adds and you can pick one up for cheap and I believe Marlin still has a $25 rebate program.

 

[jgreiner]

Hey All,
Maybe you all can help me with a decision. I have $300-400 extra and indy 1500 is this weekend. I have a PSA AR and Glock 23. I am trying to decide if I should look for a new gun, 22 rifle for son, grips\toys for AR or crap ton of ammo or little of each lol
What would you do?


PS....will INGO be @ indy 1500?
Thanks

$300-400 would get a VERY nice Henry Rifle for your son.

 

[Hoosierdaddy74]

Thanks guys got some great ideas to look into!!

 

[STEEL CORE]

A M M O, rifles will always be out there, but ammo may be priceless after His excellency gets re elected, not that he is getting my vote, but if I was a betting man, I would put $20 on it.

 

[davedolli]

I would have to agree with ammo, or reloading items. I also think it may be harder to find in the next few months.

Dave

 

[Drakkule]

A used Marlin, and ammo.

 

[harley888]

Buy the ammo- if shtf you have "barter", if not you can plink all day on your off day..

 

[theundeadelvis]

I second the Marlin 795. Not as many aftermarket parts available as the 10/22 but you can get them new for under $180.

 

[Hoosierdaddy74]

Well here it is....

 

[scottka]

Looks like you made a good choice. I also bought one yesterday. Where'd you purchase it?