I want to get something inexpensive which would allow me to practice consistantly and build up some good shooting ability. What's y'alls recommendations?
I'm assuming something like a 10/22, where would I be able to get one for reasonable cost?
Definitely get a 10/22 and then after you take it shooting once or twice get that dumb kit that makes it into a goofy p90 lookalike so you can pretend to be in Stargate
That's what I was thinking. If I wanted a used one, for the price, what would I be looking for, and where?
A Ruger 10/22 is an excellent rifle to learn to shoot with. Expect to pay $300-400 for a new one. You might be able to find a used one for less in your area. You'll also want to budget for ammo, a magazine or two, a case, a lock, and a cleaning kit.
Thanks for mentioning the other stuff to go with it, I wasn't factoring that into the cost of ownership.
Another con is it doesn't really help train for recoil and noise, as well as the overall weight of a larger caliber gun, which are all things that I've found affect my accuracy quite a bit, especially anticipation. A 10/22 is really fun and easy to shoot though and still a good training tool.
A 10/22 is a good recommendation for a beginner long rifle. It's a super reliable platform and 22LR ammunition is cheap.
I don't know what other 22 lrs are good but I can recommend against the 1022. I used to have one and it is completely dogshit. Jams at least once for every single mag but maybe I just got a dud
Any ranges/armories nearby that can give you a "test run" with various weapons might be something to look into before dropping cash on hardware.
If 10/22 is a bit out of budget for a training gun, there's a handful of 22LR rifles in the $100-200 range, like the Rossi RS22. Although the Ruger 10/22 is generally a solid gun with good aftermarket support, some people think its cost has surpassed that value.
Personally if I'm spending 400+ on a gun I'd rather roll that into an AR-15 and get a 22LR conversion for it.
Heard good things about the TX22 if you want a 22LR handgun.
Another option is spend the amount you would spend on a training gun on a training course instead.
