Need some help

[eh remraf 0]

Oh, I'm in the city. All the other housing around us is the basic, small lot, small house setup.

[Jester983 0]

Tyler have you ever fired or do you know of some one who has this rifle Because this is sorta what ive decided to get. Im still looking of course but this is what im planning on getting.

[Assault (CAN) 1]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Tyler have you ever fired or do you know of some one who has this rifle Because this is sorta what ive decided to get.<span id='postcolor'>

Sorry, I havent, nor do I personally know of anyone who has. Do a search for .22 Rimfire forums, when you find one, ask around and you will get a response from someone.

Honestly, you should use iron sights when learning to shoot, then upgrade to a scope. I know of a few people who were raised on scopes and can shoot well with them, but cant use iron sights if their lives depended on it. Besides, the scope that is included with that thing looks kind of crappy. Save another $200 for a half-decent scope, like a Bushnell or Leupold.

Just a suggestion....

HTH

Tyler

Edit: P.S. Stick to .22LR. Why? You can buy the stuff anywhere and it's dirt cheap. I could get 400 rounds of regular ammo for about $16.00 CDN.

[ralphwiggum 6]

around LA county, 50 for $1.80 and up for .22LR

and for 500, much cheaper.

[MDRZulu 0]

Ive shot at peoples houses, its very funny if they are outside. One example is when I got on my roof and my old neighbors were doing yardwork about 75 yards away and I would take shots at a basketball backboard in their yard and they would look around confused. Id say shoot at whatever you want with a BB gun just dont get seen and dont shoot a person or animal with the exception of squirrels, lizards etc etc. Its really easy not to get seen especially where I live. Also I dont know what you guys are making a big deal about the guns, the cops where I live atleast if they see you shooting out towards the woods on a dirt road they will just drive past you. Of course never use a gun in your neigborhood or near it or near a city even. Just go find some woods with your dad and go there and you can do whatever you want.

[Assault (CAN) 1]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Ive shot at peoples houses, its very funny if they are outside. One example is when I got on my roof and my old neighbors were doing yardwork about 75 yards away and I would take shots at a basketball backboard in their yard and they would look around confused. <span id='postcolor'>

It's stunts like that that cause the rest of us to lose the priviledge of owning any kind of projectile shooting weapon.

But hey, I did the same stupid things when I was younger, but I am way beyond that now.

Lesson of they day: Don't do stupid shit.

Tyler

[Col. Kurtz 0]

Colonel Kurtz's guide to gun safety.

1.Never point you gun at a living thing unless you inteand to really shoot it. This applies wther the gun is loaded or not.

2.Never walk around with a loaded weapon.

3.Never put your finger near the trigger unless you are ready to fire. Get your target in your sights before putting finger on trigger.

4.ALWAYS KEEP THE SAFETY ON UNLESS YOU ARE FIRING.

Always stick to these basic rules and have fun with your gun, but most of all, be safe

Another Colonel Kurtz safety message.

[Jester983 0]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Assault (CAN) @ Sep. 04 2002,04:23)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Tyler have you ever fired or do you know of some one who has this rifle Because this is sorta what ive decided to get.<span id='postcolor'>

Sorry, I havent, nor do I personally know of anyone who has. Do a search for .22 Rimfire forums, when you find one, ask around and you will get a response from someone.

Honestly, you should use iron sights when learning to shoot, then upgrade to a scope. I know of a few people who were raised on scopes and can shoot well with them, but cant use iron sights if their lives depended on it. Besides, the scope that is included with that thing looks kind of crappy. Save another $200 for a half-decent scope, like a Bushnell or Leupold.

Just a suggestion....

HTH

Tyler

Edit: P.S. Stick to .22LR. Why? You can buy the stuff anywhere and it's dirt cheap. I could get 400 rounds of regular ammo for about $16.00 CDN.<span id='postcolor'>

Hmm okay. Another one i was thinking about was the ruger 10/22 deluxe sporter. ruger 10/22

My friend has the 10/22 standard and has no problems with it. But its 500 dollars and im looking for a rifle no more than 300 bucks.

[ralphwiggum 6]

i see 7 rugers under 300 bucks.

[Jester983 0]

Yea i do too ralph. I think ill look into that sporter deluxe a lil more. btw ralph since were on the dicussion of weapons hows your training going?

[ralphwiggum 6]

i was going to suggest that one too

my training?

well..not a training but a serious hobby.

it's been a full month since i started, and i've been concentrating with .22 Ruger. it's fun AND cheap. once in awhile i go for 9mms but .22 are fun to shoot. and i'm not kidding.

i'm still a rookie, so i only get to hit a circle with 1.5 inch diameter from 25feet 50-60% of the time...so i gotta practice more

[Mister Frag 0]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Col. Kurtz @ Sep. 03 2002,20:30)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Colonel Kurtz's guide to gun safety.

1.Never point you gun at a living thing unless you inteand to really shoot it. This applies wther the gun is loaded or not.

2.Never walk around with a loaded weapon.

3.Never put your finger near the trigger unless you are ready to fire. Get your target in your sights before putting finger on trigger.

4.ALWAYS KEEP THE SAFETY ON UNLESS YOU ARE FIRING.

Always stick to these basic rules and have fun with your gun, but most of all, be safe

   

Another Colonel Kurtz safety message.<span id='postcolor'>

Put this one in as #0 then:

ALL GUNS ARE ALWAYS LOADED

It greatly simplifies the rest of the rules...

[Warin 0]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Assault (CAN) @ Sep. 04 2002,03:37)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">So what? Most bolt-actions are magazine fed anyway. Single-shots are obsolete.<span id='postcolor'>

Tell that to someone with one of these in 7mm Remington Magnum when you are in their crosshairs.  This is a wicked accurate rifle with a really fast round.  Great for sniping  Who needs more than one round when one round will do?

On topic, I'd say go with the 10/22. It's a kick ass little rifle. I've plinked with one a fair bit, and it's lots of fun. Ruger makes a really great quality firearm.

[Sam Samson 0]

I own a ruger 10/22 LR and it is a fine lil toy. cost waaay under 500 bucks. (170 or 220, if I remember correctly.)

go for the bolt action if you want something to fiddle and play with. I personally like the semi-auto makeup better.

if you want something with a little more zip go for a .22 hornet. wouldn't buy anything w/ bigger cal if you're not into real hunting.

you live in whittier? had friends there. they're in kansas now.

[Jester983 0]

Alright thanks guys. Anything else you would recommend after I decide to buy another gun besides a .22?

[ralphwiggum 6]

if you don't wear glasses, eye protection,

ear protection,

good trigger lock

good bag(to carry rifle)

good cleaning kit.

[Jester983 0]

Would it be wise to buy a gun safe or just buy a trigger lock?

[Tex -USMC- 0]

And of course, Osama Bin Laden targets. Cant forget those

[ralphwiggum 6]

if your house has many guns, gun safes are great way to go i guess.

but a good trigger lock is also good.

edit: if iremember correctly, CA law rules that you should always have a trigger lock when not in use. so a trigger lock is a must.

[Jester983 0]

Okay. Any good brand you recommend?

[Warin 0]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Jester983 @ Sep. 05 2002,00:24)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Would it be wise to buy a gun safe or just buy a trigger lock?<span id='postcolor'>

I'd look for a locking gun cabinet of some sort. I am pretty sure they can be had fairly inexpensively at a local gun shop. You dont need to be Fort Knox, but it's always good to have something with a lock to store your firearms in.

Trigger lock is also a good idea if you are going to show it to any of your friends. Always practice good gun safety. That way you develop good habits and wont have to worry about negligent discharge of a firearm hurting someone.

[ralphwiggum 6]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Tex [uSMC] @ Sep. 05 2002,00:25)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">And of course, Osama Bin Laden targets. Cant forget those<span id='postcolor'>

just print some piture of that bastard and stick it on a paper plate or other thick papers. that would work. however, firing range officer has to see them. they don't want to get in trouble. so ask for their permission.

i tried once with Guba and my range officer recognized it as a soviet military guy, so he was hesitant. i had to convince them he was a villain from a game.

[Mister Frag 0]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Jester983 @ Sep. 04 2002,15:24)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Would it be wise to buy a gun safe or just buy a trigger lock?<span id='postcolor'>

In California, your parents are responsible for properly storing all firearms and keeping them out of reach of minors, i.e. securely locked in a gun safe or steel cabinet, or rendered inoperable through a locking mechanism.

Failing to do so can result in a felony conviction.

A state-approved trigger lock will satisfy the letter of the law, but wouldn't prevent theft if someone breaks into your home. I keep all my firearms in a professionally-installed safe that is bolted from the inside of the safe to the concrete floor of my home because the last thing I want is to have some criminal scumbag steal my firearms and use them to commit more crimes.

[ralphwiggum 6]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Jester983 @ Sep. 05 2002,00:28)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Okay. Any good brand you recommend?<span id='postcolor'>

not that i know of. i'm a cheap skate and use whatever comes with.

[Mister Frag 0]

Big 5 / Sport Authority and other sports stores usually have steel cabinets for around $100 and up.