I would like a gun

[Rolamec]

So, I plan on purchasing my first rifle pretty soon. I have about 200 bucks saved up and my father has promised to pay around 100 bucks. So in other words 300 dollars.

Now, just one question, what type of gun should I buy? Obviously I'm going for a .22 but any specific rifles, manufacturers, etc.?

[Zeppy]

First off, which state or nation?

[Rolamec]

First off, which state or nation?

Washington state, USA. I'm not remotely interested in an assault rifle, frankly I think they should be banned. But that is a different story. I just need an idea for a first time rifle.

[EvilDarkMagicians]

The purpose?

[Rolamec]

The purpose?

Shoot targets at a local range.

[North West Australia]

Get a Mosin–Nagant. I've read that you can get one in great condition for about USD $100 in america. I have shot one before they are deadly accurate, but they have quite allot of recoil because they shoot a 7.62x54mmR

[Saaturia]

So, I plan on purchasing my first rifle pretty soon. I have about 200 bucks saved up and my father has promised to pay around 100 bucks. So in other words 300 dollars.

Now, just one question, what type of gun should I buy? Obviously I'm going for a .22 but any specific rifles, manufacturers, etc.?

Well, if you're looking for more of a "classic", a Winchester is a good choice. To get an idea, you could check out this site: http://www.gunbroker.com/
(Note, I'm not endorsing this site, it's simply a resource to get some ideas from)

[Zeppy]

The purpose?

Does it matter?

[The Parkus Empire]

Washington state, USA. I'm not remotely interested in an assault rifle, frankly I think they should be banned. But that is a different story. I just need an idea for a first time rifle.

If they don't accommodate fully automatic fire, why?

[EvilDarkMagicians]

The purpose?

Does it matter?

No just curious.

[The Parkus Empire]

Does it matter?

Some are better for display, some are better for hunting, some are better for target shooting, and, of course, some are better for unorthodox actives.

[The Kropotkinite Union]

Washington state, USA. I'm not remotely interested in an assault rifle, frankly I think they should be banned. But that is a different story. I just need an idea for a first time rifle.

If they don't accommodate fully automatic fire, why?

Can we NOT turn this into yet another gun control thread, please? We've already got other threads for that.

[Flameswroth]

The purpose?

Does it matter?

Of course! If he wants to pop some punkass Bloods, he'll need a 9mm fo sho. And if he wants to shoot animals, we need to know so we can all guilt trip him and post how animals should get guns too or some shit.

@ the OP:
You're in the right ballpark by getting a .22 first, especially for target shooting. I have one myself, but my father keeps it (so it's practically his, since I no longer live at home, and haven't for some time). It was a gold trigger...something or other. Can't even remember. Browning maybe? It worked well when spot-lighting rabbits

[Rolamec]

Washington state, USA. I'm not remotely interested in an assault rifle, frankly I think they should be banned. But that is a different story. I just need an idea for a first time rifle.

If they don't accommodate fully automatic fire, why?

Can we NOT turn this into yet another gun control thread, please? We've already got other threads for that.

Yes. I just want to know what kind of rifle to get for target shooting. I am all for gun control. I just don't want to talk about it here.

[The Parkus Empire]

:palm: Can we NOT turn this into yet another gun control thread, please? We've already got other threads for that.

I'm not talking about the entire issue of gun control, I am just asking the OP why he wants to own a kind of rifle, but thinks a military rifle should be banned.

[Rolamec]

Get a Mosin–Nagant. I've read that you can get one in great condition for about USD $100 in america. I have shot one before they are deadly accurate, but they have quite allot of recoil because they shoot a 7.62x54mmR

Hell no. Those things are crap, they had problems back down about exploding in people's faces and some others. And a 100 years later, I doubt they are any better.

[Zeppy]

The purpose?

Does it matter?

No just curious.

Eh wrong choices of word on my part.

[South Lorenya]

The purpose?

Shoot targets at a local range.

Then why not get a bow and some arrows instead? They're probably cheaper, they hit targets just as well, and they don't have the negative stigma guns have.

[Uawc]

I suggest a Lee-Enfield (AKA SMLE), Mosin-Nagant, M1 Garand or a K98. All of them are strong and reliable.

[Uawc]

The purpose?

Shoot targets at a local range.

Then why not get a bow and some arrows instead? They're probably cheaper, they hit targets just as well, and they don't have the negative stigma guns have.

I lol'd.

[Saaturia]

...the negative stigma guns have.

Says who?

[Rolamec]

The purpose?

Shoot targets at a local range.

Then why not get a bow and some arrows instead? They're probably cheaper, they hit targets just as well, and they don't have the negative stigma guns have.

I thought about that. But believe it or not, they are not cheaper. Actually wooden bows, I have yet to find. Compound bows are expensive. Plus I like some guns. Simple as that.

[Anemos Major]

I don't know anything about gun-control laws, the price of weapons or avilable weapons in Washington State (let alone the US), but here are a few ideas...

If you want US Army rifles, the M1903 is nice... but hard to find. If you can find a gunsmith who still manufactures them, then you've got a rifle.

SMLE Mk. III; very, very good bolt action rifle from what I know. Even when the SMLE Mk. IV came into service, veterans took the former into battle because it was the better marksman's weapon.

I take it you don't want German weapons...?

[EvilDarkMagicians]

The purpose?

Shoot targets at a local range.

Then why not get a bow and some arrows instead? They're probably cheaper, they hit targets just as well, and they don't have the negative stigma guns have.

It takes a lot more skill as well.
The chicks will definitely dig it.

[North West Australia]

Hell I grew up with a Nagant, it was the only thing I had because of the embargo. She was like the Ak of the bolt action world, never exploded on me.