tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10760709.post3228155314122920584..comments2023-10-31T10:28:50.158-04:00Comments on The Zeray Gazette: First RifleJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04854543617806427302noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10760709.post-43951258613002717702009-09-16T17:26:15.520-04:002009-09-16T17:26:15.520-04:00Thank you, all, for the advice. My father-in-law ...Thank you, all, for the advice. My father-in-law is also an advocate for single-shot rifles as trainers. I can understand why.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04854543617806427302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10760709.post-10649376140566645462009-09-16T15:04:23.232-04:002009-09-16T15:04:23.232-04:00Here is my recommendation … something even more ba...Here is my recommendation … something even more basic than a magazine bolt gun:<br /><br />http://www.jgsales.com/product_info.php/p/h-r-model-m12-target-22lr-rifle,-us-marked-very-good-condition-/products_id/3056?SID<br /><br />These are old CMP single-shot .22s, good condition, and accurate.<br /><br />A good choice for an adult shooter just getting started.<br /><br />As for why … the CMP rifles, although a hundred more then a 10-22, are way more accurate, and being a single-shot, you have a reason to concentrate on accuracy basics, as opposed to just blasting away a tin cans, which is fun, but doesn’t teach much.<br /><br />Start here for basic marksmenship training:<br /><br />http://the-rifleman.blogspot.com/2008/03/part-three-learning-to-shoot.html<br /><br />Use this page, and parts 4,5, and 6 to get down the basics … Fred does rant a bit … he is into militia training mostly, but knows his stuff. After you get to the dime-sized group at 50 yards stage with your .22lr, you can take his advice and buy something bigger.Kristophrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08370888276707569365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10760709.post-67728289584562217732009-09-16T13:03:21.361-04:002009-09-16T13:03:21.361-04:00This could be you one day, except in blue: John...This could be you one day, except in blue: <a href="http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/2009/08/30/loaded-tub/" rel="nofollow">John's Gun</a><br /><br />PAX<br />JDJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09369664921706836400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10760709.post-37356703643806444962009-09-16T08:18:16.788-04:002009-09-16T08:18:16.788-04:00Also keep in mind that a .22 is cheaper than the p...Also keep in mind that a .22 is cheaper than the pistol caliber Marlin you want and ammo is an order of magnitude cheaper. Which means you can find the dollars you need to practice much easier.Jeff the Baptisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13978930508610389584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10760709.post-60205325243606037852009-09-16T08:14:15.288-04:002009-09-16T08:14:15.288-04:00I have a Marlin Model 60 and like it a lot. Depen...I have a Marlin Model 60 and like it a lot. Depending on the model, you can pick it up for between $150 and $200 at any Walmart. You can probably find it for well under $70-100 used at any gun or pawnshop.<br /><br />Not a fan of the Remington 597, but the Ruger 10/22 is pretty much the definitive .22 autoloader. And it's easy to modify into a format you like as cash becomes available. If you want a lever gun, then the Henry .22s are also supposed to be pretty decent.Jeff the Baptisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13978930508610389584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10760709.post-22140689853989480652009-09-15T20:37:05.035-04:002009-09-15T20:37:05.035-04:00You can pick up a new Remington .22for $189-$225 a...You can pick up a new Remington .22for $189-$225 at many stores and not be spending much more than for a used gun. You will not have to be guessing about wear at the breech, worn rifling or other problems. You purpose for the gun is a fun to shoot plinker an inexpensive bolt action or a Ruger 10/22 (about $199) will fit the bill. If you are looking to do high accuracy target/match shooting you are going to want to spend more even used for a highly accurized tight patterning bolt action. Since you were considering a .357 lever gun I bet mathc shooting is out and plinking is in. Get an inexpensive new gun. If you are not going to be shooting much, go ahead and get the pistol cartridge lever gun and enjoy owning it.Ignobleonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07226358966519470194noreply@blogger.com