Low-cost target rifle
Hello, it's me again. Anyway, I'm looking for a fairly low-cost rifle that I can target practice with, around the $500 range. I was thinking of getting an AK, but the MOA at 100 yards, from what people here have told me, leaves something to be desired. Keep in mind I'll be shooting at targets up to 300m with open sights. I've read that Fal or HK91 type weapons are accurate, but the cheaper ones from Century Arms are hit or miss. Please help[:0]
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Remington 700 in 308 or 300 win mag then you can add on and trust me you will want to shoot farther than that when you start. 0 -
Look at Savage; there's a switch-barrel kit available for 'em at Midwayusa.com.
Ruger makes a nice rifle in the M-77MKII, or a wood-stocked version; they're strong actions and shoot really well.
If you can find a Winchester Model 100 in .308 in your area; they are nice semi-autos, and can be had fairly cheap-be sure the firing pin has been swapped out for the good one.
Hunt thru the pawnshops for older semi-auto HK's and like that if that's your taste; or consider the old, reliable, SKS. It's certainly not going to win Palma, but you won't find many $500 guns that will.
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I'm kind of partial to the "assault type" rifles as that is what I'm used to, but those do look like good suggestions. Keep 'em coming. 0 -
WW, low cost and target rifle is kind of an oxymoron. They just don't go together in a para-military type rifle. Your best bet may be one of the Garands from the DCM/CMP. At least parts are readily available to make it a real tack driver.
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Unfortunately, punchie, I think you're right.[:(] What about lower cost AR15s like DPMS, RRA, and Oly Arms. Are they any good for what I'm looking for? 0 -
bottom line. accuracy costs. if you want it to hit x's, then you pay for it. any rifle shooter will tell you that accuracy begins with the barrel purchase and everything else is minute'. if its just a weekend with the family to teach them firearms basics, or to show your buddies how cool you look holding a paramilitary rifle that cant hit squat, anything will do. if you are leaning towards paramilitary arms, as stated by the others, get a garand or a chineese M-1a. and the other consideration...what type of sight are you willing to manipulate for the rest of your life? if youre shooting irons at 300 yds, it better be a good sight. again, all shooters know a gun is only as good as its sight. personaly, im a garand and m-1a man. 'ar' pop guns will do the trick too. 'ar' brand names only become important when you get into metal science and building guns. they all work. 'we the experts' are trying to understand your need to be precise at 300 yards and not wanting to pay a lot for it. if you were hunting, that would lead us to better answers. if you were betting a guy you could hit an orange off a bench, we'd help you even more. but asking that you want accuarcy and dont want to pay for it, is probably baffling some of the readers and i speak on their behalf. and if we want to go into bullet choices, we can do that too. want a gun to shoot right at 300 yards? rule of thumb you work your way back from the target. the gun shop is the last place to go. first choose the bullet. then build the barrel for the bullet. then, attach the barrel to a gun. now you can go shopping for a gun! look at the F-14. the plane was built to house the AWG-9 system. they built the plane around the missile! 500 bucks? heck, that wont even buy you a stock! but for your shopping question....go with a garand or M-1A. odds are, it will outshoot you for years to come! hope i helped!
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I am willing to pay more than $500 if I have to, I just though that seemed like a good middle ground price. The reason I would like to be accurate at at least 300m is that is what I trained for and I would like to keep that level of proficiency at least. Another reason I asked about low prices is that I would like to be as cost effective as possible, I don't have endless funds to throw around. If you say any of the AR15s will do the job, then I may as well go with something fairly low cost. The AR15 style is what I know than any other type, so I would prefer that or something close. I hope that clears up any bafflement, if it hasn't, just let me know. 0 -
It depends on the kind of target shooting you want to do. Sounds like you just want to punch paper, informally. I suspect an AR will cost you more than $500US. A quick search shows they run about a grand plus US. Used you get into the pre-ban/post-ban stuff. This site may have an option for you. http://www.brianlane.com/ar15.php 0 -
I've looked a little around this site and others and found the average price for a post-ban to be roughly $750, which is not bad for ARs. Now, knowing what I want the rifle for, do you think one of the lower costing DPMS, Olys, or RRAs would be suitable? 0 -
WW, sorry to say but D@D has been RIGHT ON in this thread.
1)If you shoot at 300 you'll want to go farther;
2) Savage makes one GREAT barrel for a mass-produced (read: inexpensive) rifle (get the new target trigger).
If you want QUANTITY in place of QUALITY stick with your assualt rifles. Otherwise step up to a Springfield M1A 'loaded' or National Match.
Otherwise, forget about what you call 'long range' target shooting.
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If you are just want something: quote:"fairly low-cost rifle that I can target practice with" Take a look at some of the .22 training rifles ... H&R made the M-12 for sniper training for the military. These are excellent and relitively low cost ... they feature such things as fully adjustable trigger, heavy barrel, floated barrel ... they come with bases for Unertal(? sp) scopes and receivers are drilled and tapped for iron sights and the stock had an accessory rail for a hand stop or other accessory ... I had my receiver drilled for regular weaver bases ... here's a pic of one for sale on Gunbroker right now, Item #10819195:
I don't know what this has for a reserve, I've seen them at shows for around $500 with no sights ... I got mine from the CMP for around $300 with both sights (Palma rear and Olympic front!) ... sold the sights for $300 and kept the rifle!
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it sounds like you want to maintain your quals on a 16. yet, everyone seems to be steering you towards bolt actions, which are the best deals in town. but if gas operated is what you want, go with a gas 30-06, 308 or 223 as we discussed. take in everything everyone has shared with you. its all the best advice one could give. just remember, the further you aim, the heavier the bullet youll need. and if you dont have a well built gun, you cant maintain proficency, because youll be all over the place and wondering if its the gun or you. erase any excuse to blame the gun. buy a good gun and pay for it, and then concentrate on your habits. our marine will know what im talking about! nothing beats having a gun that is so tweeked that you can watch the accuracy drop off as the number of rounds increases. this thread may get locked out, so if i dont hear from you, good luck!
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Wow, that's a lot of stuff to think about. Yes, bobski, I would like to maintain my quals wih a 16, that's the main goal.Thanks for all the advise, guys, I a have a lot to consder[:D] 0
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