And an arch bow/compound bow.
I am getting my son some hunting supplies for christmas and would like to know.
2006-12-03 16:44:41 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
We eat what we kill.
2006-12-03 16:49:04 · update #1
you can go to big 5
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2006-12-07 16:13:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a Marlin .22 bolt action with a 5 round clip and it is acurate if you get a good scope. The rifle is about $200 and the scope that I have was about $30. Its good for small game such as squirel or rabit. I wouldn't get any larger of a caliber as you won't use it very often (e.i. you would use it once a year against maybe a deer or something slightly smaller) and if you want to hunt a larger game, just buy yourself a highpower rifle and let your son use it when you do go hunting. Ruger or Remmington are other good .22 cal rifles.
2006-12-04 15:56:30 · answer #2 · answered by dolphinswim1001 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When you say .22 I assume you mean .22 Rimfire. The rimfires (.22 LR, .22 Mag. & .17 calibers) are strictly plinkers, varmint and very small game rifles. By very small game I mean rabbits and squirrels. The centerfire .22s (.22 Hornet, .220 Swift, .223/5.56mm, through .22-250) are truly varmint guns marginally (at best) suited for deer-size game. ALL .17 caliber rifles, rimfire and centerfire, are strictly target, plinkers and varmint guns.
Ruger and Marlin make some of the best .22 rimfire rifles. How young is your son? You might consider starting him off with a single-shot .22 rimfire rifle. I don't have any info. on bow hunting. Sorry.
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2006-12-04 06:06:54 · answer #3 · answered by H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ruger 10/22 is a great first 22lr rifle.
Marlin's Model 60 is a good beginners rifle.
The Marlin has lower prices.
Martin makes good bows but you will pay more for the bow than you will for a rifle.
3 Rivers Makes great beginner recurve (traditional) bows that do a great job at teaching your son to sight and control the draw.
Do yourself a favor and don't get him a compound bow to begin with. The reason being Compounds have Multiple pull weights and different sighting systems. Teach your son to fire the arrow first before he learns to sight through bow sites. Learning flight of arrows is crucial to a good archer.
2006-12-04 13:33:46 · answer #4 · answered by knight_in_burntarmor 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hands down,either the Marlin model 60 ($120-$160,depending on which configuration you choose) or if you want to spend more money,go with a Ruger 10/22(I'm stabbing at around $180-$230).I'm not a fan of the 10/22 because of the short barrels,but it's a great weapon.Durable,accurate,and a ton of after market items.The Model 60 is a great gun for cheap,as all Marlin weapons are.You just can't buy a lot of anything after market for the 60.If you want to get him something to pass down to his kids,go with a Marlin 39A ($300-$400) lever action.I've got one from the 70's with an octagon barrel,and my last wish is to be buried with it I love it so much.
As far as bows,a lot of people hate PSE,but they make affordable single cam bows.My buddy has one,and hasn't had a problem with it.When I shot compounds I really liked Browning,but I've switched over to recurves now.I'd really look into getting a PSE for him.
2006-12-04 04:21:09 · answer #5 · answered by Vtmtnman 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The best .22 in my opinion is the Browning T-Bolt. Save the bow for next Christmas.
2006-12-04 02:40:53 · answer #6 · answered by johndeereman 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I do not think that your son needs to be out hunting, as a matter of fact , not you either rebel flag man. Buy him a nice set of binoculars for Christmas so none of you will shoot your eyes out or harm anything or anyone else. Then he can admire all of the beautiful animals. Find something else to eat. Unless of course you are ready for that family outing where you can show your family just what a great and hunter that you are. Chase it down and kill it bare handed and supper is served. Then you can say that you truly are a hunter!!!
2006-12-04 10:16:25 · answer #7 · answered by Dawn 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Marlin is usaully the low price leader when it comes to the .22 LR market.
If you are referring to an actual hunting centerfire caliber (like a .223 or .220 Swift), I would say Ruger would be your best bang for the buck (pun intended).
2006-12-04 00:52:10 · answer #8 · answered by Cooljerk 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A Marlin is often the best priced. A ruger has more after market accessories available. A savage is usually the most accurate.
2006-12-04 11:39:35 · answer #9 · answered by shadouse 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A Thompson Contender
2006-12-04 01:06:00 · answer #10 · answered by thefrogsguy2000 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'd have to agree with the Marlin 60.
I got one at K-mart about 31 years ago. It was about $39.
Except for a cracked stock (2 of them actually - that maybe a weak point), I haven't had any problems with it.
It's had many thousands of rounds run through it.
I'm getting tired of the 4x "Tasco" (K-Mart optical brand) I got with it. Could be I've used better or can't see as well.
I would skip getting any kind of scope for now. He need to learn how to use plain sights anyway - might as well start off right.
When he's at the limit of them, then get him a scope.
Don't know anything about bows - sorry.
2006-12-04 01:04:40 · answer #11 · answered by Jon W 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋