joshk-k
Member
Hi there, folks...
I'd like to buy another firearm relatively soon, and am torn between three basic kinds. I don't have any specific needs to fill (I can't hunt this year anyway, I feel safe in my neighborhood and probably will not carry, etc.), so that makes the decision a little harder.
Here's what I have:
Ruger 10/22 (.22LR)
Marlin 925M (.22Mag)
H&R Handy-Rifle (.30-30, with 20 gauge smoothbore and slug barrels)
Marlin 30AW (.30-30)
I would like to spend no more than $400 on the gun, any necessary accessories, and a decent amount of ammo. Here are the three types that interest me and an example of each:
A battle rifle/carbine (A Saiga in 7.62 or a used Mini-14, for instance)
A big-game rifle capable of substantially longer distances than my .30-30s (At the store yesterday, I was looking at a sporterized Remington 1917, a Remington 710, and a Savage (#?) all in .30-06, and all for under $300)
A double-action revolver in .357 Magnum (Probably a used S&W)
Just right off the bat, which would you pick? Why? Any specific recommendations for the final choice?
Thanks,
Josh
I'd like to buy another firearm relatively soon, and am torn between three basic kinds. I don't have any specific needs to fill (I can't hunt this year anyway, I feel safe in my neighborhood and probably will not carry, etc.), so that makes the decision a little harder.
Here's what I have:
Ruger 10/22 (.22LR)
Marlin 925M (.22Mag)
H&R Handy-Rifle (.30-30, with 20 gauge smoothbore and slug barrels)
Marlin 30AW (.30-30)
I would like to spend no more than $400 on the gun, any necessary accessories, and a decent amount of ammo. Here are the three types that interest me and an example of each:
A battle rifle/carbine (A Saiga in 7.62 or a used Mini-14, for instance)
A big-game rifle capable of substantially longer distances than my .30-30s (At the store yesterday, I was looking at a sporterized Remington 1917, a Remington 710, and a Savage (#?) all in .30-06, and all for under $300)
A double-action revolver in .357 Magnum (Probably a used S&W)
Just right off the bat, which would you pick? Why? Any specific recommendations for the final choice?
Thanks,
Josh