Good Beginners Sniper Rifle?

Question

I am looking to purchase a Sniper Rifle, does anybody know a good model and ammunition for a beginner?

Oh my bad, sorry I am not up on my hunter lingo. Anyone know a good rifle with scope for beginners?

Snipers shoot things from far away with a scoped rifle, I want to shoot things from far away with a scoped rifle. I am not in the military or police but that does not mean I cant get a sniper's rifle. Instead of giving me lessons on terminology, please just answer my question. Thank you to those who have tried to help me.

Answer 1

I can't believe these people are busting your chops for this. Everyone knows what a Sniper is, I don't see anything wrong in wanting to have the sort of accurate tactical gear they use.

For good value and accuracy the first two that come to mind are the Remington 700 LTR or the Savage model 10 FP. Both these guns will shoot considerably more accurately than most people. They aren't dirt cheap but they are the sort of equipment many police forces use.

For ammo try any of the match grade hollow points. Federal Gold Medal Match, that sort of thing. These rounds use hollow points because they are more ballistically stable, rather than because they give spectacular wounds. It's very hard to get a 100% uniform spire point on a bullet, putting a tiny hole in the tip lets aerodynamics smooth over the issue.

The best sniper rifles in the world are made by Accuracy International, the AW and AW SuperMagnum are the dogs back wheels when it comes time to reach out and touch someone at really long range. The Royal Marines just switched over to the 338 Lapua version because it gives the same 1000 yard capabilities as the 50 BMG but with a lot more usability (it's not as unpleasant to shoot and doesn't give your position away so much). For a top end sniper rifle you'd expect to start at $5k and head on up from there, the scope alone would be well into four figures.

I can't agree with recomending 223 as a sniping option, I know some police use them but it's just not enough round to guarantee to get the job done at decent range. In a business where there's no guarantee of a second shot to finish the job I'd never go for less than a 308 and if I was sniping in the military where the job absolutely MUST be done with the first round I'd be looking at the 338 Lapua or the 50 BMG. 223 is just for paper punching and blowing up water melons.

I have scopes ranging from $20-$600 and to be honest the best value for money were the BSA 'target' models, bright and clear and well made. I consider the Nikon variable a waste of good money and the Simmons scopes I have are relegated to occasional use on my 22 and lever action 357 when I don't want to use the open sights for teaching someone to shoot. Even then I feel appologetic.

Answer 2

you don't buy a sniper rifle to be a sniper, a sniper is a person, not a type of gun. a sniper has special marksmanship, physical conditioning, and survival skills that makes that person a sniper. everyone else is just a marksman. how to be a marksman: 1> buy a good rifle, I recommend a .22lr because you'll be shooting alot and this is a great beginner caliber. 2> practice alot with the iron sights 3> when you are very good or think you have a good handle on iron sight shooting, get a scope, a basic 4x32mm. 4> practice with scope until you can shoot in any condition, any range (up to 200 meters) and a variety of ammo accurately. you'd want to be able to pick off a house sparrow-sized target from anything like 12 feet to 200 meters, wind, rain, snow, or sleet. Its much harder than it may seem. 5> after mastering the above skills- windage, range estimation, bullet drop, bullet spin (most bullets spin to the right), observation (this is why you don't shoot paper targets), target identification, and to some degree, penetration (like if you were to shoot a bird thru a bunch of leaves or pine needles, you can move on to a larger caliber like 5.56 or 7.62 (something). or push your skills to 350 meters (this is about the maximum for any .22 rimfire rifle) and learn odd skills like bullet skipping (like you'll every use that) and and rapid fire (with a bolt action). a good beginner rifle would be a Savage Mark 2 or a Marlin 925, I recommend Barska scopes- inexpensive quality scopes. and walmart .22lr ammo does just fine. rifle ($200), dros, tax, etc~$50, barska 4x32mm scope ~$38 walmart federal bulk pack (called a brick) $20 per 550 rounds. its cheaper to buy as much a you can now, the price will keep going up. It was 11.97 when I started shooting, uh 4 years ago. also a good idea to learn are the common gun terminology and some gunsmithing.

Answer 3

Pretty broad question. A lot depends on if you are planning on target shooting or hunting. Even then there are sub-groups. Target shooting, small bore or large bore? Hunting, varmint or game animals?
If you just want to experiment with a scope and rifle and don't want to get too much money invested then I would suggest the following;

A Savage model 10, with the "Accue Trigger", in .223 with a Bushnell Sportsman scope, in 3-9x 40mm, variable.

The rifle will cost about $450. The scope will run about $60 (from www.midwayusa.com) Mounts cost about $30. Ammunition for the .223 is plentiful, varied, and inexpensive.

You will have a rifle with decent accuracy, in fact one of the Model 10 variations is a police sniper rifle, a scope with decent optics, for the price, and ammunition selection that will provide good performance.

That should get you started.

Have fun.

Answer 4

I agree about the term sniper rifle.

I think the best rifle for a beginner is a Ruger 10/22. It's a .22 semi-auto and you can buy make aftermarket accesseries, including 30 round clips. The ammo is the cheapest around at about $1.50 a box of 50, even cheaper if you buy it in bricks of 500. You can get a decent .22 rifle scope online for $30-50. The gun is $150-$300 depending on the style.

Answer 5

Sniping is a military or police thing, only. There is no such thing as a 'sniper rifle' and besides, if there was what do you imagine it would do? Nothing, that is nothing out of the ordinary.

You mean a good beginners tactical target rifle.

I'd try a .22-250 or .223 with a target type scope, try a Remington for example with a 4-16x40 type scope on it. Mueller are affordable.

Answer 6

good beginners sniper rifle

Answer 7

A REMINGTON MODEL 700, HEAVY VARMINT WILL FIT THE BILL AS A LONG RANGE RIFLE, EQUIP IT WITH A GOOD SCOPE, SHOOT SEVERAL DIFFERENT LOADS, SEE WHICH ONE PERFORM FOR YOU, AND PRACTICE, PRACTICE AND MORE PRACTICE, THEY COME IN A VARIETY OF CALIBERS 223, 22-250, 243, AND 308 AKA 7.62X51. JUST FIND THE ONE YOU LIKE, GO FROM THERE.

Answer 8

For starters you can not use the term sniper rifle and start using the term rifle w/scope because there is no such thing as a sniper rifle. That is all I will say.

Edit: Why is everypne giving me thumbs down? You people have to admit that before he should hunt he should get his terms right.

Edit 2: Oh David! I had no idea I hurt your feelings so much that you had to turn off the thing that lets you send messages to other people! And as for the people giving me thumbs down, well me and D58 will not relent in our quest to educate people on how David should mature and study his English books, and etc. Well D58 does have a point as far as 3rd grade and everything. With me, I matured when I passed puberty! Which David has a long ways to go until he is bitten by the puberty bunny! Well all I can say is keep on watching Pokemon those of you who are giving me thumbs down! And if I get one more thumbs down, I will extend my answer! P.S. Study your grammar David!

Edit 3: And HOW MANY TIMES MUST I TELL YOU! The term sniper rifle is incorrect! You already got my message before you decided to pout and turn off messaging.

Edit 4: OK I will help you a little bit. Get a bolt action .22 and then a scope. Pick any of Rugers bolt actions. And the ammo can be any brand as long as its for the .22 (If you get a .22 Long Rifle then get .22 Long Rifle ammo!) And don't get just anything that says .22 ammo, make sure its .22LR if you have a .22 LR because you could end up getting a .22 HMR or a .22 short!

Edit5: O LOOK! HE changed his name from David to Dane!!!

Answer 9

Join the military, Army or Marines, go through all the training, apply for Sniper School, pass the psychological exams, the intense class room instruction, the vigorous physical training and observation courses, and use what you're issued.

Snipers save lives!

Answer 10

anybody in the us can buy a real sniper rifle... your military usually uses a .308 cal because it is one of the flatest shooting calibers around. over seas such as Russia uses a 7.62X54 rifle. and if you just want a good rifle for range and accuracy look at getting a 308. and just a good scope.