Which Rifle For My First?

[jimijames]

Ive owned a Glock 19 for about a month. It rules.

Next, I want a rifle. Specifically I want a wooden looking, bolt action one-at-a-time style shooter. That old WW2 look. Quick google search, the Mauser, or Carcano (dont want a carcano because of the whole Oswald connotation.)

I don't know a ton about guns, but Im slowly learning. What do you guys suggest in terms of the style, price, caliber etc?

THANKS!

 

[TX OMFS]

Classic American rifles would be a bolt action 30-06 and lever action 30-30.

Other bolt gun calibers to consider would be .270, .243, .308, and .223.

I think a nice Springfield M1903 30-06 would be a good start.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1903_Springfield#Variants

I have a sporterized surplus one my dad bought in the early 1960s that has a cut out for a Pedersen device.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedersen_device

 

[SQLGeek]

I'd normally say 10/22 since everyone needs at least one10/22 but since you want a bolt action, a Savage or Ruger American in .22 LR.

If you'd rather have a center fire caliber, .223 or .308.

 

[TX OMFS]

For non-military rifles a Remington 700 BDL is a nice rifle.

 

[rotor]

No, you want an AR-15 first. Go for the boring stuff after that. Like a Russian Mosin Nagant.

 

[jimijames]

No, you want an AR-15 first. Go for the boring stuff after that. Like a Russian Mosin Nagant.

For me the fun is the bolt action after a shot, the AR15 looks cool but seems boring ha

 

[Charlie]

CZ make some very nice rifles (wooden stocks) at a decent price. I've found them to be very accurate and well made. Check out Bud's Gun Shop (.com).

 

[baboon]

If you are that set on a bolt gun find yourself a nice clean pre 64 Winchester in a caliber that is common. Someone once said only accurate rifles are interesting! With that a pre 64 is based on a Mauser action(military), should not be as beat up & abused as a miltary rifle & will hold it value better +the winchester name collectability.

 

[Hoji]

Keystone .22 LR Mosin Nagant single shot.

 

[Vaquero]

If you want to enjoy shooting a bolt action, get a Ruger or a Savage. If you just want to make noise and feel it two days later, get a milsurp.

Strictly speaking bolt actions.

 

[Bambulance Man]

Classic American rifles would be a bolt action 30-06 and lever action 30-30.

Other bolt gun calibers to consider would be .270, .243, .308, and .223.

I think a nice Springfield M1903 30-06 would be a good start.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1903_Springfield#Variants

I have a sporterized surplus one my dad bought in the early 1960s that has a cut out for a Pedersen device.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedersen_device

Dude I thought you said you HAD a Peterson device. I was like. HOLY CRAP ON A STICK

Medic, Coffee nerd, Otaku, Fisherman.

 

[Bambulance Man]

But yea man I reccomend a Henry lever. I just bought a side gate 30-30 that I'm in love with. Brass and Walnut. Made in the USA

Medic, Coffee nerd, Otaku, Fisherman.

 

[Charlie]

Henry's are also nice rifles!

 

[Bambulance Man]

Here she is

Medic, Coffee nerd, Otaku, Fisherman.

 

[popper]

Marlin 30/30. Howa(or bergara) 308W.Henry side gate in 357 would be OK too.

 

[Fishkiller]

The first parameter is how much do you want to spend. For under $500 there are lots of options but mostly synthetic stock. Like several have said get a .22 they are cheap to shoot. For all round classic caliber it would be 30-06. Lever guns are fun too. If you want a classic it will most likely run you upwards of $1,000

 

[SQLGeek]

If you want to enjoy shooting a bolt action, get a Ruger or a Savage. If you just want to make noise and feel it two days later, get a milsurp.

Strictly speaking bolt actions.

I love milsurps and this is great advice.

Vaquero is the smartest person on this forum.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

I love milsurps and this is great advice.

Vaquero is the smartest person on this forum.

Dayum....

 

[SQLGeek]

Just saying. His advice is always good.

 

[lonestardiver]

Dayum....

This ^^^