Buying a gun

2008-11-08 17:38:10

#1

Eagle: Togs8896 is my evil alter ego; +567|7043|New Hampshire, USA

I've always been interested in firearms. When I was in elementary school I had plastic toy guns; middle school was cap and BB guns; high school was paintball and airsoft. Now I'm 19 and in college and I want to go to the next level- a hunting rifle. I've checked out my local laws and they are very lenient. No permits needed, no licenses, nothing. All you need to do is be 18 and give he people money. So, I'm looking around and am not sure what to get. What's a good price($), caliber, and brand. I know a bunch of you guys are gun nuts, so help me out here .

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2008-11-08 17:40:06

#2

SEREMAKER: BABYMAKIN EXPERT √; +2,187|6981|Mountains of NC

remington 700 .30-06

good affordable rifle, ammo is relativly cheap and available everywhere

.30-06 is good medium game caliber

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2008-11-08 17:41:48

#3

Scorpion0x17: can detect anyone's visible post count...; +691|7178|Cambridge (UK)

*waits for news of shootings in New Hampshire*

2008-11-08 17:42:11

#4

Reciprocity: Member; +721|6993|the dank(super) side of Oregon

Hunting for deer?

30-06.

it's not a hot new wildcat, but it's been knocking deer down for a century.

Do you have any experience with firearms?

SEREMAKER wrote:
remington 700 .30-06

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2008-11-08 17:44:14

#5

Eagle: Togs8896 is my evil alter ego; +567|7043|New Hampshire, USA

Reciprocity wrote:
Hunting for deer?

30-06.

it's not a hot new wildcat, but it's been knocking deer down for a century.

Do you have any experience with firearms?

Only experience is the boy scout rifle badge

Thats it for real firearm experience, but I've had just about everyother type of 'gun' so I know most of the safety precautions with firing and such. Plus I'm not a moron (or at least thats what the voices tell me )

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2008-11-08 17:45:28

#6

Turquoise: O Canada; +1,596|6817|North Carolina

I kind of like this one...

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2008-11-08 17:46:07

#7

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|7062

But having a gun will make you kill people!

2008-11-08 17:47:16

#8

SEREMAKER: BABYMAKIN EXPERT √; +2,187|6981|Mountains of NC

ghettoperson wrote:
But having a gun will make you kill people!

I've got 12 ....

2008-11-08 17:47:31

#9

usmarine: Banned; +2,785|7174

ghettoperson wrote:
But having a gun will make you kill people!

2008-11-08 17:48:41

#10

Reciprocity: Member; +721|6993|the dank(super) side of Oregon

So is this just for hunting? or do you want to learn how to shoot? What's your goal?

2008-11-08 17:52:05

#11

Eagle: Togs8896 is my evil alter ego; +567|7043|New Hampshire, USA

ghettoperson wrote:
But having a gun will make you kill people!

Guns dont kill people!

Spoiler (highlight to read):
bullet-indeuced cardiac arrest kills people

2008-11-08 17:53:23

#12

Eagle: Togs8896 is my evil alter ego; +567|7043|New Hampshire, USA

Reciprocity wrote:
So is this just for hunting? or do you want to learn how to shoot? What's your goal?

Currently I just want to go out shooting with the gf's father and some friends, ya know tin cans and such. Later on, however, when I actually have some time and money on my hands, I would like to get into hunting.

2008-11-08 17:55:47

#13

AussieReaper: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°); +5,761|6565|what

Many deer frolicking around New Hampshire?

lol

Make sure the rifle you buy comes with a good scope, better than buying rifle + scope separately imo.

2008-11-08 17:56:23

#14

Reciprocity: Member; +721|6993|the dank(super) side of Oregon

-=]NS[=-Eagle wrote:
Reciprocity wrote:
So is this just for hunting? or do you want to learn how to shoot? What's your goal?
Currently I just want to go out shooting with the gf's father and some friends, ya know tin cans and such. Later on, however, when I actually have some time and money on my hands, I would like to get into hunting.

then go to the local pawn shop and pick up a used .22. You don't need a hunting round for tin cans, unless you're shooting them from 300 yards.

2008-11-08 18:00:46

#15

SEREMAKER: BABYMAKIN EXPERT √; +2,187|6981|Mountains of NC

TheAussieReaper wrote:
Many deer frolicking around New Hampshire?

lol

Make sure the rifle you buy comes with a good scope, better than buying rifle + scope separately imo.

wut .......... I wouldn't buy a rifle that came with a scope bc I know their giving you a half-ass scope

you want a damn good scope you've got put some money on it

2008-11-08 18:02:51

#16

Reciprocity: Member; +721|6993|the dank(super) side of Oregon

SEREMAKER wrote:
TheAussieReaper wrote:
Many deer frolicking around New Hampshire?

lol

Make sure the rifle you buy comes with a good scope, better than buying rifle + scope separately imo.
wut .......... I wouldn't buy a rifle that came with a scope bc I know their giving you a half-ass scope

you want a damn good scope you've got put some money on it

I luvs my tasco.

2008-11-08 18:06:34

#17

Stingray24: Proud member of the vast right-wing conspiracy; +1,060|6858|The Land of Scott Walker

-=]NS[=-Eagle wrote:
Reciprocity wrote:
So is this just for hunting? or do you want to learn how to shoot? What's your goal?
Currently I just want to go out shooting with the gf's father and some friends, ya know tin cans and such. Later on, however, when I actually have some time and money on my hands, I would like to get into hunting.

For pistols, there are some nice .22 or 9mm is a good start.

2008-11-08 18:08:43

#18

Eagle: Togs8896 is my evil alter ego; +567|7043|New Hampshire, USA

Stingray24 wrote:
-=]NS[=-Eagle wrote:
Reciprocity wrote:
So is this just for hunting? or do you want to learn how to shoot? What's your goal?
Currently I just want to go out shooting with the gf's father and some friends, ya know tin cans and such. Later on, however, when I actually have some time and money on my hands, I would like to get into hunting.
For pistols, there are some nice .22 or 9mm is a good start.

Alas, you need to be 21 in NH to buy a pistol

2008-11-08 18:09:15

#19

Stingray24: Proud member of the vast right-wing conspiracy; +1,060|6858|The Land of Scott Walker

Ah well, rifles are good fun until then.

2008-11-08 18:10:10

#20

AussieReaper: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°); +5,761|6565|what

SEREMAKER wrote:
TheAussieReaper wrote:
Many deer frolicking around New Hampshire?

lol

Make sure the rifle you buy comes with a good scope, better than buying rifle + scope separately imo.
wut .......... I wouldn't buy a rifle that came with a scope bc I know their giving you a half-ass scope

you want a damn good scope you've got put some money on it

The price difference shouldn't be too great, and you can have a backup scope you can use for your less competition "i just wanna shoot stuff" type of hunting trips.

Buy a better scope by all means, but a cheap one has its merits.

2008-11-08 18:10:16

#21

SEREMAKER: BABYMAKIN EXPERT √; +2,187|6981|Mountains of NC

Reciprocity wrote:
SEREMAKER wrote:
TheAussieReaper wrote:
Many deer frolicking around New Hampshire?

lol

Make sure the rifle you buy comes with a good scope, better than buying rifle + scope separately imo.
wut .......... I wouldn't buy a rifle that came with a scope bc I know their giving you a half-ass scope

you want a damn good scope you've got put some money on it
I luvs my tasco.

good 1 .. I like my ACOG

2008-11-08 18:10:43

#22

Reciprocity: Member; +721|6993|the dank(super) side of Oregon

-=]NS[=-Eagle wrote:
Stingray24 wrote:
-=]NS[=-Eagle wrote:

Currently I just want to go out shooting with the gf's father and some friends, ya know tin cans and such. Later on, however, when I actually have some time and money on my hands, I would like to get into hunting.
For pistols, there are some nice .22 or 9mm is a good start.
Alas, you need to be 21 in NH to buy a pistol

you can probably own a pistol, you just can't buy one.

2008-11-08 18:11:16

#23

NgoDamWei: Member; +7|6076|Western North Carolina

Checking with local dealers would give you a good idea of what the general populace prefers. If you are heavy wooded it may be a .30-30. The '06 is an excellent case where the .270 is same basic case with near same power but less recoil, often important for a newer shooter.

Don't forget a scope, 2.5x, 4x - see thru mounts to retain iron sight ability. Ammo varies greatly, again, local preference may prevail.

Bolt actions for accuracy, SA for faster follow up shots if required.

Forums can't do the topic justice, just provide a few ideas to point you in the right direction.

2008-11-08 18:12:06

#24

Reciprocity: Member; +721|6993|the dank(super) side of Oregon

SEREMAKER wrote:
good 1 .. I like my ACOG

I like my US Optics.

2008-11-08 18:16:15

#25

Parker: isteal; +1,452|6806|The Gem Saloon

TheAussieReaper wrote:
SEREMAKER wrote:
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Many deer frolicking around New Hampshire?

lol

Make sure the rifle you buy comes with a good scope, better than buying rifle + scope separately imo.
wut .......... I wouldn't buy a rifle that came with a scope bc I know their giving you a half-ass scope

you want a damn good scope you've got put some money on it
The price difference shouldn't be too great, and you can have a backup scope you can use for your less competition "i just wanna shoot stuff" type of hunting trips.

Buy a better scope by all means, but a cheap one has its merits.

as a paper weight.

most high end optics will cost more than the firearm they are being mounted on.

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