Rifle suitable for beginner

[wilssoon]

I want to learn to shoot, what rifle is suitable for beginners!

 

[RedNeckRuger]

Red Ryder

 

[Jmfox3]

Pick up a Ruger 10-22 and shoot the hell out of it. Don't buy anything in a large caliber as it is the easiest way to turn off a new shooter. Don't be afraid of buying a beat up used gun. Good luck.

 

[3fifty7]

What rifles are available to you?

 

[screamingdemon]

I'd recommend building an AR, there are walk through videos on Youtube on how to do it. That way you'd know your rifle inside and out. Also the cost could be easie to swallow since you could take your time and make it exactly the way you want it. Or pick up a well made AK variant and have fun.

 

[Ritten]

If you REALLY want to learn how to shoot a rifle, then I would suggest attending an NRA highpower 200yd competition and letting the guys there coach you on the basics. It is THE fastest way to learn the basics and apply them properly. 90% of people out there have an idea that learning to shoot a rifle involves going to a range and putting the damn thing on a bench. Please, for the love of gunpowder, don't do that......just say no to the bench.

 

[Metryshooter]

If you REALLY want to learn how to shoot a rifle, then I would suggest attending an NRA highpower 200yd competition and letting the guys there coach you on the basics. It is THE fastest way to learn the basics and apply them properly. 90% of people out there have an idea that learning to shoot a rifle involves going to a range and putting the damn thing on a bench. Please, for the love of gunpowder, don't do that......just say no to the bench.

I can agree Ritten, I learned without a bench with a Sheridan pellet gun. It wasn't as powerful as a firearm, and not as sexy as a semi-auto, but what it did teach me was to make every shot count. If you missed you weren't exactly just going to squeeze the trigger again.

 

[dwr461]

I picked up a 310 Cadet Martini made in 1911 by BSA for the Commonwealth of Australia to teach my son to shoot. I've got a couple of years before he'll be ready.

But a 22LR chambered rifle would a great place to start. Also learning the right way from the beginning is an excellent idea.

Dave


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[323MAR]

I started with an AR-7 .22 rifle when I was a teenager. I mainly shot offhand at St Bernard Indoor. I shot expert in Marine Corps boot camp at MCRD San Diego. I shot a possible from the offhand position on qualification day with the M-16A2.
A Ruger 10/22 would be fine. I do agree that using a bench is a bad idea. I did just fine without one.

 

[general mills]

Project appleseed is great, and may be able to loan you a rifle for the event.
https://appleseedinfo.org/

 

[CHW2021]

Go with a .22 rifle and learn the basics, Ruger is a good choice. Other calibers offer higher cost ammo and more recoil, as a beginner start with the basics and work your way up. Bolt action is another choice as they can be simpler and slow down the shooter making him pay attention to each shot, Savage makes a nice bolt gun.

 

[Akajun]

If you REALLY want to learn how to shoot a rifle, then I would suggest attending an NRA highpower 200yd competition and letting the guys there coach you on the basics. It is THE fastest way to learn the basics and apply them properly. 90% of people out there have an idea that learning to shoot a rifle involves going to a range and putting the damn thing on a bench. Please, for the love of gunpowder, don't do that......just say no to the bench.

What Ritten said. We have a match on the fourth Sunday of every month at the ascension parish sheriffs range by Lamar Dixon. We can provide extra equipment and a rifle to LSA members for a fee of 5$ along with coaching, you will need 60 rds of .223 ball ammo. We also provide ammo for junior members.
Pm me if your interested.

 

[DAVE_M]

If you REALLY want to learn how to shoot a rifle, then I would suggest attending an NRA highpower 200yd competition and letting the guys there coach you on the basics. It is THE fastest way to learn the basics and apply them properly. 90% of people out there have an idea that learning to shoot a rifle involves going to a range and putting the damn thing on a bench. Please, for the love of gunpowder, don't do that......just say no to the bench.

This.

Project appleseed is great, and may be able to loan you a rifle for the event.
https://appleseedinfo.org/

And This.

I would love to build an appleseed rifle and go to an event!

 

[general mills]

I would love to build an appleseed rifle and go to an event!

Do it! If you don't have a 10/22, you need one. And if you have one, it's no big deal to set it up for an appleseed.

 

[Request Dust Off]

To the OP: Where are you located? Bali?

 

[DAVE_M]

Do it! If you don't have a 10/22, you need one. And if you have one, it's no big deal to set it up for an appleseed.

I had one, but then I wanted TacSol everything. So, I sold it and decided I would build one one day. That day seems to be approaching!