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Ruger 10/22
Mossberg Intl. 702 plinkster
Marlin model 60

all of these are good .22's...I'm sure there are more.

as for shotguns, I don't know of any good ones that are that cheap new (unless you want a single shot).
 
As shotguns go i dont want anything fancy just something that i can take if I go to the range. Im planning on startung cheap and then working my way up.
 
gangsta965084 said:
I live in Virginia and im turning 18 on dec 8th and was wondering what type of gun i should start out with, I have shot a ruger 10/22 and a shotgun but i cannot remeber what it was. I want a gun that is under $200. It can be either a rifle or a shotgun (cannot purchase handguns yet).

Thanks in advance
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You should be able to pick up a Maverick 12gauge for at or under $200...You can NEVER got wrong with a Mosin-Nagant, $200 would get you a carbine, a tin of ammo, and you'd have some money left over for a couple of Playboys and lottery tickets..
 
Cavalry_Scout said:
You should be able to pick up a Maverick 12gauge for at or under $200...You can NEVER got wrong with a Mosin-Nagant, $200 would get you a carbine, a tin of ammo, and you'd have some money left over for a couple of Playboys and lottery tickets..
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I second the maverick. Fantastic shotgun for the money!
 
I'd say get the 10/22. There is a wealth of upgrades available for that platform. You can turn it into a tack driver.
 
gangsta965084 said:
I live in Virginia and im turning 18 on dec 8th and was wondering what type of gun i should start out with, I have shot a ruger 10/22 and a shotgun but i cannot remeber what it was. I want a gun that is under $200.
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Take your dollars and invest them in a good firearms instructor. Some ranges rent many different firearms, a good instructor will teach you how to handle many differnt types of long guns. Good instructors will also be able to answer you question as to what firearm will fit the roll you want it to fill.

Check out the NRA's web site for an instructor.
I know this dose not answer your question but, following this advice will work in your favor by making you a better/knowledgeable buyer and a better and safer rifleman.

Good Luck
Ron
 
shotgunner11 said:
Mossberg pumps can be had for right around $200 used. Great personal defense tool.
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This is what I'd recommend. The first firearm I purchased when I was old enough was a Mossberg 500. I still have it and shoot it regularly in our local 3 Gun matches, and it still stays loaded in "cruiser ready" mode for HD.



Not bad for a 20+ year old firearm. :thumbup:


That said, the Mosin suggestion was a real good one too. For $200 you can have a tank of a rifle and a ton of ammo. :cool:
 
A K-31 was my first rifle at 250 bucks, it probably has more rounds down the tube than anything else I own. For a first rifle it really is a quality firearm, plus it's a genuine piece of history as well. Something you can be proud to maintain and use. A Mosin 91/30 or M44 is another good place to start. Some Polish surplus ammo at around 15 cents a shot and a 90 dollar all-matching Tula should be able to print some pretty nice groups. A Savage Mk II is a good idea too... Simple, easy maintenance, accurate and cheap to shoot.
 
First gun, .22 for sure. Find a deal on a 10/22 or a Marlin 60. Dad got me a Marlin 60 about the time I was born, started shooting it a lot around age 5. Still shooting it. I'd love to know how many rounds it has seen. Surely in the 100k realm.
 
The 10/22 is a great choice for a first gun for target shooting and varmint hunting.

If you enjoy shooting clays and bird hunting, the Mossberg 500 is a great choice as well.
 
Savage mk II. Cheap, and accurate as hell. I also think a first rifle should be bolt action, but that's just an opinion.
 
Cavalry_Scout said:
You should be able to pick up a Maverick 12gauge for at or under $200...You can NEVER got wrong with a Mosin-Nagant, $200 would get you a carbine, a tin of ammo, and you'd have some money left over for a couple of Playboys and lottery tickets..
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Yes, the Maverick looks promising 170 new.
 
Buckeye67 said:
This is what I'd recommend. The first firearm I purchased when I was old enough was a Mossberg 500. I still have it and shoot it regularly in our local 3 Gun matches, and it still stays loaded in "cruiser ready" mode for HD.



Not bad for a 20+ year old firearm. :thumbup:


That said, the Mosin suggestion was a real good one too. For $200 you can have a tank of a rifle and a ton of ammo. :cool:
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The Mossburge would also be a great chioce, yours looks great!
 
gangsta965084 said:
The Mossburge would also be a great chioce, yours looks great!
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Thanks, mate. I've added some things to it over the years, like the barrel shroud, speed-feed stock & the side-saddle. :cool:

Having thought more about your question though, I'm now going to partially retract my recommendation. :p

I guess ideally what you need to decide is what role you want your firearm purchase to fill. Do you want something primarily for target shooting, or home defense, or hunting... some combination of those?

I grew up around firearms and had a done a fair bit of shooting, and had already been through basic training in the Army by the time I bought my Mossy at 19. Your experience shooting may also be a factor in deciding what you might want to buy. If you want something to develop your shooting skills a .22LR rifle might just be the way to go. I'm not sure if you can squirrel hunt in Va with a rifle, but if you can and you're into that - a .22 would be a good multitasker (target shooting and hunting). Likewise, the 12ga could serve multiple functions as well (hunting, home defense).

It's really a question of what your think your primary intended use is going to be.
 
If you want an excellent .22 rifle I agree that the 10/22 is where it is at! Bone stock they will work great and do everything you need. Ammo is cheap too!

After that Remington 870s are an excellent value! You can hunt everything from doves to bear with this gun! Birdshot-slugs of course.
 
the maverick is made by mossberg and i think mossberg parts should interchange

the savage mkii is a good starter and would not hurt to start with a bolt gun and get some practice shooting. ammo is alot cheaper for the 22 than anything else.
 
Whatever you decide on, get something that you can practice with because there is no sense in owning a firearm if you don't learn to use it and with some degree of proficiency.

I still stand by my 10/22 suggestion. I bought my bro an SR 22 which is basically a 10/22 that looks like an AR-15. They're great fun to shoot, reliable, and very accurate out of the box.
 
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