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Good stuff. Thank for the pricing too.
Silly question because there are a million answers to, but what is a good scope for go for?
also what other mods besides a bi-pod are common/good for long distance shooting?
If you are looking at a long gun, you may want to check with the range that you shoot at. my range allows rimfire and centerfire pistol bullets for rifles only. it's more of a pistol and skeet place though.
For a bolt gun in .223 Id look at the Thompson Center Predator $450-$550, Savage Axis $350-$500, Or the Mossberg Mvp $600. Iv shot all 3 The predatory and axis were more accurate But the fact that the MVP takes Ar mags is a huge plus in my book. Right now i'm saving up the money to buy the Predator In either 6.5 creedmoor or 7mm.
$2500+?Get a Service Grade Garand from CMP. YOu can shoot that out to 600yds if you like and its an amazing piece of history.
My 2c is everyone should start with a pistol, rifle and shotgun.
Pick your calibers and go from there. Prior to 7-20, I would have said to get a Ruger 10-22 (or bolt action equivalent), a 9MM pistol (Glock 19 or M&P shield with Apex trigger work) and a Remington 870 pump shotgun. Then add an AR-15 in .223/5/56, a second pistol in .22 to practice.
before you add any more firearms, buy magazines, optics and a shit-ton of ammunition. If you can afford to race, you can afford to buy more guns
I am very happy with my ruger 22 so buying another ruger (especially since there are plenty of votes of confidence) is very likely.
What at are the differences between 223 and 5.56?
also what do I look for when buying a scope?
It it seems like guns are very much like bikes.
There perfect one does not exist and even the big names have come out with some shit models.
Also the accessories are endless for both.
Conclusion: I need to win the power ball... Twice!
Summary: Buy a well-made rifle with the chamber you want based on your needs, shoot the right ammo in it, and have fun. For most people, especially those not sure of what type of shooting they’ll be doing, a 5.56mm chamber is the best all-around choice. It is my fervent hope that this article has helped you better understand the topic at hand.
$2500+?
One of the best "discussions" on the difference in 5.56 and .223 that I've seen.
http://www.luckygunner.com/labs/5-56-vs-223/
It's very long, very thorough, and very technical.
The summary at the end is...
NO! You could literally get 3 and a bunch of ammo for that much! $730 delivered to your door. No FFL required. Here's the ordering info:
http://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/rifle_sales/ordering-information/
Pricing (scroll down to service grade):
http://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/rifle_sales/m1-garand/
Great article. Answered majority of my questions.
I guess I need one more answer before I make a definite decision (although I will probably own both a 223 and 5.56 at some point in my life, just trying to decide which one I will get NOW)
what are the good brands of ammo for each?
I'm leaning heavily towards some 223 (I don't even know what a 5.56 is or what the differences are).
I have shot a 223 and liked it a lot.
Now the question is which 223. Seems like there are some good suggestions on here. Gotta do some shopping around too. Also what scope with it.
As far as handgun, I lean a lot towards the 1911 because it felt great to hold and shoot.
Don't care what you want next What I want next is either a good lever gun or a .454/.500 hand cannon again. God I miss my .500 S&W.
An SKS is a great rifle and its not going to break the bank. i have ar's , ak's and many others but my sks and 10/22 seem to always go to the range with me.
^this. for example a Yugo M59/66 is a fantastic rifle. much more accurate than most appreciate. and the power, performance and cost of 7.62x39 cartridge doesn't get much better. the SKS has bolt hold open and honestly i think it's way more pleasant to operate than most AK pattern rifles.
isnt 7.62 almost double the price of 223/5.56?
isnt 7.62 almost double the price of 223/5.56?