What should be my first long gun??

[fw501]

I have been buying, selling, and trading pistols for a while now. I drive my wife nuts everytime I come home with a new one. I believe that its time to find out how she'll react to a long one!

 

[iamaclone45]

Cheap or Expensive?
Target shoot or hunt?
Rim fire or center fire?
Semi Auto or Bolt Action?
Rifle Caliber or Shotgun?

Soooo many questions... If answered it will surely lead to many good recommendations.

 

[Mrmonte]

I believe that its time to find out how she'll react to a long one!

Id start off with a .22 rifle if it were my first one. Oh the quote...nothing to do with anything, I just like it

 

[furbymac]

Cheap or Expensive?
Target shoot or hunt?
Rim fire or center fire?
Semi Auto or Bolt Action?
Rifle Caliber or Shotgun?

Soooo many questions... If answered it will surely lead to many good recommendations.

either one
doesn't matter
both
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[42769vette]

id go with a 22 lr just for cheap shooting. then upgrade to centerfire. if i were buying my first rifle today id buy a 10-22 but you cant go wrong with a savage bolt action or modle 60

 

[clt46910]

If you are just learning about long guns, I would agree with a good .22 as well. There are a lot of different good ones available from semi's to bolts to single shots.

 

[iamaclone45]

Ok.


If you want to go the cheap route I would invest in a Ruger 10/22 .22LR , semi auto fun. Cheap to shoot and a lot of upgrades to keep you busy for a while.

If you want to go the expensive route I would purchase an AR-15. Semi auto .223/5.56 gun with more accessories and gadgets then you can even imagine. Obviously more expensive to feed this one but they sure are a lot of fun.

 

[Six Shooter Steve]

22 for sure. You can go to the range and shoot all day for 20 bucks, and they are good for gettin you addicted for the bigger boys Also good for getting your posture down pat for rifle shooting

 

[38special]

If you don't have a rifle, get a .22

 

[AllenM]

AR15, Just so happens I have one for sale

 

[Thumper]

Just buy a 50 bmg and tell the wife it gets better.

 

[Zimm1001]

As an all around shotgun you can't go wrong with a Remington 1100 or 1187!

 

[oneford4x4]

12ga pump, ruger 10/22, or ak47. depends on what you need it for.

 

[bbbas55]

id say start with a good 22. they are just fun to shoot and i cant think of any one into guns that doesnt have one some where in the closet.

 

[jd4320t]

Can someone else please reread the last sentence of the OP and LOL with me!?!

 

[hickuleas]

Well i would rather they stay in the closet personally.

 

[jd4320t]

Well i would rather they stay in the closet personally.

Sorry...I meant in the original post. I fixed my post.

 

[OutaAmmo]

First long gun

I would suggest the 10/22 ruger with a 2x7 or 3x9 scope. Buy and extra magazine and a GI sling. Attend an Appleseed event so you know how to become a Rifleman. Then move on to what ever long gun you like and you will be able to hit your target.

 

[Slow Hand]

Everyoneneedsa .22 Rifle. You'lllearnsomuch more with that than you will with any other long gun. I usually suggest a bolt action for new shooters, just so that you make every shot count and have to re-aquire a new sight picture after every shot. Auuming you're a decent pistol shot, you know the fundamentals, so a semi-auto would be OK also. 10/22's are hard to beat and will last a lifetime. For bolt actions, there are tons of older, quality ones out there from Remington, Winchester Stevens/Savage, Mossberg etc. Often you can find onein good shape for well under $200. For a newer one, Marlin and Savage both make good quality, affordable bolt actions.

Best to learn iron sights first,then move onto ascope.

Doug K

 

[fw501]

Sorry...I meant in the original post. I fixed my post.

I know I set myself up there.... I meant LONG GUN!!!