One of my sons just got bit by the bug after a recent shooting outing.
I have had him out to the range before for some pistol practice, but this time we were shooting his brother's STG2000 (brother off in service right now). After shooting a couple boxes of 7.62x39, and a little .357, our host goes in to get a few more things to shoot.....
a nice 7mm mag Ruger 77 -- and a H&R 45-70....
After a little fun with those, and his 9mm, we put everything away and enjoyed a cold adult beverage.
Then my son got to watch me browse through the used rack at our nearby gun store.
He now thinks he wants a rifle -- but what kind?
My advice to him ---
He is leaning against a .22 -- I recommended either a 30-30, or a lever action in one of the pistol calibers (I am a .357/.38 lover myself).
Your advice?
I have had him out to the range before for some pistol practice, but this time we were shooting his brother's STG2000 (brother off in service right now). After shooting a couple boxes of 7.62x39, and a little .357, our host goes in to get a few more things to shoot.....
a nice 7mm mag Ruger 77 -- and a H&R 45-70....
After a little fun with those, and his 9mm, we put everything away and enjoyed a cold adult beverage.
Then my son got to watch me browse through the used rack at our nearby gun store.
He now thinks he wants a rifle -- but what kind?
My advice to him ---
- You need to make sure there is a rifle range convenient to you (he goes to Michigan State)
- Probably will get a better deal buying used.
- Get a caliber you can afford to shoot (not too big)
He is leaning against a .22 -- I recommended either a 30-30, or a lever action in one of the pistol calibers (I am a .357/.38 lover myself).
Your advice?