Looking for a little help. I'm a college student looking for a cheap rifle to target practice with. Everyone has their own opinions, so I thought I'd get a few online in addition to a few from friends. Here is my criteria:
Reliable. It'll be my first gun, and I don't fancy myself a repairman.
Cheap purchase price. I'm a college student, remember?
Cheap ammo, standard calibers.
I'd prefer something that can take a small clip, like 5 or 10 rounds, but that is a secondary consideration to those above. The option to put a scope on it would be nice (to practice sighting in and using one) but also not required.
I do not need large calibers, fancy looks, elaborate locks, huge number of addon choices, etc. As I'm not hunting with it, I won't even need a shoulder strap. I haven't shot more than a couple dozen times, and want to practice before getting a better gun down the road. Eventually I'll get a shotgun and a pistol, but just a rifle for now.
So... who's got a suggestion? Any suggestions on the best places to get them? (online, gun shows, local shops...) I live in Idaho, so no large cities or huge metro areas around. Thanks for your ideas!
Reliable. It'll be my first gun, and I don't fancy myself a repairman.
Cheap purchase price. I'm a college student, remember?
Cheap ammo, standard calibers.
I'd prefer something that can take a small clip, like 5 or 10 rounds, but that is a secondary consideration to those above. The option to put a scope on it would be nice (to practice sighting in and using one) but also not required.
I do not need large calibers, fancy looks, elaborate locks, huge number of addon choices, etc. As I'm not hunting with it, I won't even need a shoulder strap. I haven't shot more than a couple dozen times, and want to practice before getting a better gun down the road. Eventually I'll get a shotgun and a pistol, but just a rifle for now.
So... who's got a suggestion? Any suggestions on the best places to get them? (online, gun shows, local shops...) I live in Idaho, so no large cities or huge metro areas around. Thanks for your ideas!