Charles98k
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Hi, I'm Charles from CT and I've always been interested in owning a firearm. Been to the range before but never really had too much experience taking apart a firearm or performing maintenance and so on. I'd have to say my favorite handgun cartrige (based on it's recoil and feel of the gun) would have to be either .38 Special (some cases were marked +P or something like that, my friend said it dealt with pressure) or .45 ACP. I did get to shoot a .44 magnum that some kind gentleman in the stall next to me had with him. Have to say it's not as hard on the hands as Clint Eastwood says it to be.
I've read a bit on my state's laws, and I can own my first long arm at 18. I'm 17 now, turning 18th next Jan 9th, and perhaps most significantly, I've got a rodent problem.
As amusing as it is to see mom go at it with a hand-trowl when she's gardening, and as fun as it is to do it with a pellet gun, it doesn't seem to be doing the trick (I'm using a Walmart Daisy Powerline 880s) . Many times it takes 3 shots or so to bring the poor fellow down, the first seems to slow him down (regardless of where I hit him, excluding the head), the second seems to do it (although watching the rabbit trying to run is heart breaking), and a final coup de grace to the head at point blank to put things to an end.
For my first firearm, I had always been wanting a Mauser 98k but they've gotton real expensive since I've watched the supply dwindle starting '07, '08. And with my recent rodent problem, I've decided to start off on a .22 LR gun.
I've been reading around, and I've decided on a Marlin 925. I want a bolt action, cheap, and reliable .22 rifle. I can't help but think there are cheaper and possibly better options for a first timer's rifle.
Just some info on me if you do find something better, but not sure if it fits me: I'm 6' .5'', average build (I do track and field so think of your average high school track sprinter), 150 lbs, prefer ironsights, and have average arm strength (heart and legs are a different story, my chest pump is probably a lot better than most of yours'
).
Any ways, I hope I joined a warm, respectful, and close community of folks that share a common interest with me.
I've read a bit on my state's laws, and I can own my first long arm at 18. I'm 17 now, turning 18th next Jan 9th, and perhaps most significantly, I've got a rodent problem.
As amusing as it is to see mom go at it with a hand-trowl when she's gardening, and as fun as it is to do it with a pellet gun, it doesn't seem to be doing the trick (I'm using a Walmart Daisy Powerline 880s) . Many times it takes 3 shots or so to bring the poor fellow down, the first seems to slow him down (regardless of where I hit him, excluding the head), the second seems to do it (although watching the rabbit trying to run is heart breaking), and a final coup de grace to the head at point blank to put things to an end.
For my first firearm, I had always been wanting a Mauser 98k but they've gotton real expensive since I've watched the supply dwindle starting '07, '08. And with my recent rodent problem, I've decided to start off on a .22 LR gun.
I've been reading around, and I've decided on a Marlin 925. I want a bolt action, cheap, and reliable .22 rifle. I can't help but think there are cheaper and possibly better options for a first timer's rifle.
Just some info on me if you do find something better, but not sure if it fits me: I'm 6' .5'', average build (I do track and field so think of your average high school track sprinter), 150 lbs, prefer ironsights, and have average arm strength (heart and legs are a different story, my chest pump is probably a lot better than most of yours'
).Any ways, I hope I joined a warm, respectful, and close community of folks that share a common interest with me.
