What would be a good gun for target shooting?

Answer 1

A Remington 870 is a great all round shotgun that works great for clay pigeons.

A Ruger 10/22 is a pretty good semi-auto .22 rifle

I have a Buckmarck .22

Springfields XD family of pistols are pretty good.

Long Range I would want a Barrett's .50

Answer 2

If you don't want to get into firearms, I'd suggest a pellet/BB gun. They're rather inexpensive, and the pellets or BBs are quite cheap as well. Some use CO2 cartridges, while others are pumped by hand to compress air. They range from 'eagle-eye' to 'piss-poor-couldn't-hit-a-barn' accurate. The last experience I had in pellet/bb gun experience was when I was ten-ish, so I'm not going to be much help here- terribly sorry.

If you don't mind using a firearm, and you want to go the rifle route, pick up a Ruger 10/22. It's one of, if not the MOST customizable rifle. You can pick a stock 10/22 up for around $200 or less- brand new. Check on Gunbroker.com and you made find a better deal. (Watch out for shipping and handling, and FFL fees, if they apply.) I've seen Ruger 10/22's with upwards of $1000.00 USD worth of modifications. Needless to say, said $1000 Ruger can shoot the moustache off of a gnat at 100 yards. (Not really, but it's a real nail-driver!) Even without modifications, the Ruger 10/22 is a beast, and very accurate. Not too mention, it's fun to shoot! As far as shooting goes, you can't beat the cost of ammunition with .22 caliber rifle (or pistol.) (.22LR rounds can be found for around $0.04 each if you check around. I know, because the last box of 500 I found, equated to $0.04 before tax.) If you get bored with your Ruger 10/22, try going for a new look with a different stock... Why not make your 10/22 look like a Kalashnikov? (http://www.krinkerplinker.com/ ) If that doesn't float your boat, buy another Ruger 10/22 rifle, and make a crank-fired gatling gun...! ( http://www.tacticalinc.com/ruger-1022-gatling-machined-aluminum-p-571.html )

From Volquartsen accessories, carbon fiber barrels, and a myriad of other accessories, you can't really go wrong with the Ruger 10/22 for target shooting. (It also makes one heck of a 'varmint' rifle.)

If you're looking for something with a bit more kick, such as a bigger rifle, give the Tango-51 a looksee! I've never fired one, but I sure do want one! This puppy has a GUARANTEED .25 MOA! Believe it! ( http://www.snipercentral.com/tango51.htm ) However, it'll run you about $4000 USD. (Remember, spend as much as, if not more on your scope, as you do on your rifle.) Also, it's chambered for .308 Winchester (7.62x51,) so the ammunition can get a bit more expensive- about $0.70 per round. (Of course, if you handload, this isn't a problem.)

Finally, if you want to get into target pistol shooting, check out this page ( http://www.potfire.com.au/info/begin.htm ). There's a great deal of information to be had there- more than I can explain.

I hope I was able to help!

NOTES: I know that the .308 Win and a the 7.62x51 are not the same- put down the pitchforks. (I also tend to say that the .223 and the 5.56 are the same. Crucify me.)

Yes, I know that the Tango-51 is often called a 'sniper' rifle. Who needs an pin-point accurate shot as much as a sniper? Remember kids, any rifle can be considered a sniper rifle if it's accurate, and has a scope.

Answer 3

More information please! What kind of target shooting? You could be talking from 10 meter air gun to 1,000 yard big-bore rifle or even clay targets.

Answer 4

If your just starting and would like something cheap start with a 22 rifle and if you'll planting on hunting make it a 22 magunm..

Answer 5

Try a gamo air rifle

Answer 6

B.B.Gun.