im 17 and i have winchester 223 super short magnum this is my first gun is a good gun?
2007-11-06 14:22:49 · 8 answers · asked by lil_jayrunner 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
No, it isn't a good first gun.
It is a centerfire cartridge and if you don't reload, ammo is expensive. Expensive ammo means you don't get to shoot as much. And the only way to learn to be a good marksman is to shoot a lot.
You need to get a good .22 LR rifle, preferably a bolt-action or lever-action to learn the basics of marksmanship.
Don't get rid of your fancy varmint rifle, just put it away until you learn enough marksmanship to make use of its potential.
Welcome to the wonderful world of gun cranks. I envy you. Never before has a budding gun crank had so many different types of firearms available to explore and experiment with.
Doc
2007-11-06 15:17:57 · answer #1 · answered by Doc Hudson 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I sitting here wondering if what you wrote is a typo. A .223 super short magnum?? There are so many of these new rounds coming out, you can not keep up. . .
This round is so new, I doubt there has been much experience with it yet. My first question when I look at a new caliber is: Can I find ammo for it at my local gun store, or am I going to have to mail order it? Second question: How much variety in bullet weights and shapes are there? Third question: What am I going to do with this round that I could not do with a more readily available round?
I'm sure your Winchester is a fine gun, no problem there. I'm just not sure you did yourself any favors by selecting such an exotic caliber.
I do a lot of varmint hunting. My standard .223 and my 22-250 pretty much do it all for me. I wonder if your caliber is that much, or any, improvement on what I shoot already.
2007-11-06 14:37:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am afraid you will have to be the judge of that question and let us know how it works out for you. As mentioned in the attached text, a .22 rifle is a traditional first rifle for most shooters. The reasons are that they are relatively inexpensive and so is the ammo, making it a perfect choice to learn the basics of marksmanship without going broke.
I grew up squirrel and rabbit hunting with an old bolt action Remington .22. I can't tell you how many times I shot a whole box of 50 rounds and brought home a couple squirrels. Bad shot? Maybe, but most of those rounds almost every fall day were expended plinking at garbage or branches, targets, tin cans or anything else I could test my skills on. That is how I learned and honed my skills as a marksman.
It might not be beyond your means top shoot up a bunch of ammo often and if not, good for you. I have 5 children and none of them was well enough off that they could afford to go shoot wildcat type ammo such as yours so that gun could limit you a bit in that regard. I am sure it will be a blast to shoot and that you will love it for many years, but I might suggest getting a .22 to really get some shooting experience and not break the bank.
Welcome to the ranks of gun ownership and shooting.
2007-11-07 06:33:29 · answer #3 · answered by gunguy58 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You tell us if it is a good ideas for a first gun. My first was a Ruger Blackhawk .45 Colt purchased in October of 1990 and it was a big mistake. I bought the cart before the horse and was sorry about it. It all comes down to cost of ammunition and how much power you really need (or want to deal with). I am inclined to say that you have a model that is a little too specialty for a young man's first gun.
2007-11-06 16:11:11 · answer #4 · answered by david m 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You bet it is. I think the first answerer had a point though when he said the question to ask is does my local gun store have the ammo for my rifle. Just be careful because your rifle is such a new caliber that it might take some time for the gun stores to catch up to the gun makers in terms of stocking ammo for the new calibers.
2007-11-06 14:45:39 · answer #5 · answered by super682003 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
these other guys r rite ,put that rifle away and buy a good 22lr,and laern to shoot it well then move up to centerfires .dont know any thing about this new round but im sure the muzzle blast is enough to get a new shooter to flinch.do your self a big favor go get a twenty two
2007-11-09 20:28:20 · answer #6 · answered by joe t 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everybody has to start somewhere, but most begin with the 22 long Rifle.* I am not familiar with this caliber that you have so I can't really comment on it.* Good Luck & Good Shooting .*
2007-11-07 02:49:14 · answer #7 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's all you have, then yes. No need learning about the .22lr when you will not be hunting with it.
2007-11-06 17:39:32 · answer #8 · answered by repentant sinner 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋