Should I get this one, for a starter?
Last edited by eMarine (2007-07-03 00:17:09)
That's a Bullet Type, not a gun.
...isn't that a type of ammunition?
umm, hate to be the bearer of bad news, but thats a bullet.
lmao, you gonna throw the bullets at them ?
ruger 10/22 with a bull barrel. they're fun. for a while.
agreed..I shot the piss out of my 10/22, still have it around and like to get my plink on with it from time to time.
you'll have a great time with it,but remember even though it is "only" a .22LR it can still do some serious damage so take care and treat it with the same respect you would give to a very venomous snake.
you'll have a great time with it,but remember even though it is "only" a .22LR it can still do some serious damage so take care and treat it with the same respect you would give to a very venomous snake.
Last edited by agwood (2007-07-03 00:21:14)
yep, .22 to start out with.
baby steps.
baby steps.
one other thing, whats the average price range?
Last edited by eMarine (2007-07-03 00:33:29)
my first gun was a 22. no shame in that at all. 22's are fun.
that specific rifle would cost you ~350-800 depending on the optics,barrel, stock and and internal mods. An unmodded rifle you can pick up at wally world will run you ~200.
I shot soda cans and plastic milk jugs with a 22 once when I was a kid. Fun but was unsupervised.
That is a nice starter gun. Enjoy!
a .22 is a fantastic starter gun
come on buy a real gun like a cal.50 sniper rifle....or a M4...something that makes a huge BOOOOOOOMMMMMM!
200.00 to 400.00eMarine wrote:
one other thing, whats the average price range?
Its kind of like buying a car, the 200.00 version has no goodies. the 400.00 comes with goodies.
Well since you guys want to get technical I do not believe he posted a bullet but a cartridge.
Here is a place that usually has good prices. If you can find them local for less, even or just a little bit more it's not a bad price.
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/inde … /1/sort/5a
Remember local you will have to pay sales tax.
From out-of-state you can save the sales tax, but add shipping and transfer fees.
You can figure about $30 for shipping and insurance (up to $500).
Transfer fees can range from $10-100.
A fair transfer fee is $20-30.
I do not know if Wal-Mart's in your area carry firearms, but here they do and will special order. Their prices are good and they are not "factory seconds" or "refurbished" like some people will tell you.
So you have to consider your local cost + sales tax VS online price + shipping ($30) + transfer.
You have to pay a transfer fee because it is illegal to ship a firearm for sale across state lines without it going through a federally licensed firearm dealer. You purchase the firearm from out-of-state and have them ship it to your local dealer. Before they will ship your local dealer will have to send a copy of their license to the shipper. The shipper will send the firearm to your dealer; your dealer will document the firearm and contact you. You then go to your dealer and fill out the ATF Form 4473 and he calls for the background check approval. I do not know if there is a waiting period in California, but in Arizona you can walk out with your new firearm in a few minutes.
I ran a quick search and found a few in your area:
Brian's Sporting Goods - brians@2xtreme.net - FFL Transfer Fee: $10.00 - 209-745-0550
Jack Lee - Sacramento, CA 95821 - FFL Transfer Fee: $55.00 - (916) 487-5144
SNELLINGS FIREARMS, 95815
OLD SACRAMENTO ARMOURY INC, 95816
FORENSIC STUDIES GROUP, 95823
With something like a Ruger 10/22 you will probably find it local for cheaper than buying and shipping, etc.
Many other firearms may not be as easy to find local so the local price is higher, in these cases out-of-state purchases can save you some good money.
The Ruger 10/22 is a great rifle with many accessories available.
It is the most popular 22 rifle in the US and has been for a long time.
It's a great starter rifle that is low cost, accurate, upgradeable and cheap to shoot.
You really cannot go wrong with a Ruger 10/22.
Scope prices can range drastically.
If you must go with a cheap scope (less than $100) I would recommend the Simmons scopes.
Kahles, Leupold, Nikon, Pentax, Sightron, Simmons, Swarovski, Trijicon, Weaver and Zeiss all make nice scopes. Scopes are one of those items - you get way you pay for (most of the time). Come up with a total budget, buy your rifle, then see how much that leaves you for a scope. A good place to buy accessories is www.MidwayUSA.com. They also have customer ratings on the products. Some of the customer reviews can be very helpful.
Here is a place that usually has good prices. If you can find them local for less, even or just a little bit more it's not a bad price.
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/inde … /1/sort/5a
Remember local you will have to pay sales tax.
From out-of-state you can save the sales tax, but add shipping and transfer fees.
You can figure about $30 for shipping and insurance (up to $500).
Transfer fees can range from $10-100.
A fair transfer fee is $20-30.
I do not know if Wal-Mart's in your area carry firearms, but here they do and will special order. Their prices are good and they are not "factory seconds" or "refurbished" like some people will tell you.
So you have to consider your local cost + sales tax VS online price + shipping ($30) + transfer.
You have to pay a transfer fee because it is illegal to ship a firearm for sale across state lines without it going through a federally licensed firearm dealer. You purchase the firearm from out-of-state and have them ship it to your local dealer. Before they will ship your local dealer will have to send a copy of their license to the shipper. The shipper will send the firearm to your dealer; your dealer will document the firearm and contact you. You then go to your dealer and fill out the ATF Form 4473 and he calls for the background check approval. I do not know if there is a waiting period in California, but in Arizona you can walk out with your new firearm in a few minutes.
I ran a quick search and found a few in your area:
Brian's Sporting Goods - brians@2xtreme.net - FFL Transfer Fee: $10.00 - 209-745-0550
Jack Lee - Sacramento, CA 95821 - FFL Transfer Fee: $55.00 - (916) 487-5144
SNELLINGS FIREARMS, 95815
OLD SACRAMENTO ARMOURY INC, 95816
FORENSIC STUDIES GROUP, 95823
With something like a Ruger 10/22 you will probably find it local for cheaper than buying and shipping, etc.
Many other firearms may not be as easy to find local so the local price is higher, in these cases out-of-state purchases can save you some good money.
The Ruger 10/22 is a great rifle with many accessories available.
It is the most popular 22 rifle in the US and has been for a long time.
It's a great starter rifle that is low cost, accurate, upgradeable and cheap to shoot.
You really cannot go wrong with a Ruger 10/22.
Scope prices can range drastically.
If you must go with a cheap scope (less than $100) I would recommend the Simmons scopes.
Kahles, Leupold, Nikon, Pentax, Sightron, Simmons, Swarovski, Trijicon, Weaver and Zeiss all make nice scopes. Scopes are one of those items - you get way you pay for (most of the time). Come up with a total budget, buy your rifle, then see how much that leaves you for a scope. A good place to buy accessories is www.MidwayUSA.com. They also have customer ratings on the products. Some of the customer reviews can be very helpful.
Last edited by west-phoenix-az (2007-07-03 08:57:07)
