BigBL87
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I understand that the two are drastically different guns so it seems like an odd question, but hear me out. As soon as I can scrounge up the money I will be buying my first firearm, a Mossberg 500 12 gauge. My primary reason for owning a firearm is home defense which is why I'm getting the Mossberg. After that, though, I figure my second gun should be more of a "fun" thing.
So I know alot of people's first rifle is a .22lr for good reason, and if I planned on hunting or getting seriously into marksmanship I'd be going with the Mark II no questions asked. But in Illinois you can't hunt deer with a rifle (shotgun/bow/pistol only) and most of the shooting I will do will be out at my in-laws land sporadically. I'm a big World War II/History buff, and the idea of owning a rifle from that era is pretty cool. Not to mention, I imagine the Mosin is probably pretty cool to shoot.
So, what are your guys' thoughts?
So I know alot of people's first rifle is a .22lr for good reason, and if I planned on hunting or getting seriously into marksmanship I'd be going with the Mark II no questions asked. But in Illinois you can't hunt deer with a rifle (shotgun/bow/pistol only) and most of the shooting I will do will be out at my in-laws land sporadically. I'm a big World War II/History buff, and the idea of owning a rifle from that era is pretty cool. Not to mention, I imagine the Mosin is probably pretty cool to shoot.
So, what are your guys' thoughts?