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Better first gun .17 or .22?
Posted on 2/9/17 at 3:29 pm
Posted on 2/9/17 at 3:29 pm
Other subject got me thinking about what I should get my daughter for her first real gun, bolt action .17 or .22? I don't own a .17 so leaning towards that. Obviously .17 ammo is more expensive but I'm talking bolt action and I live in the city. Not going to be shooting 1000s of rounds.
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Posted on 2/9/17 at 3:30 pm to baldona
Open sight ..22
Posted on 2/9/17 at 3:31 pm to baldona
All depends on what you're gonna be using it for. If it's your daughter and you are just planning on shooting cans and getting her comfortable with a gun I would say .22 but if you plan on her actually hunting with it then I would say spend the exta cash and go with the .17
Posted on 2/9/17 at 3:38 pm to baldona
I say .22 lr as i still haven't found a good enough reason to add a .17 to my collection.
Posted on 2/9/17 at 3:39 pm to baldona
Have you shot a .17? They are very loud compared to a .22. I think a .22 to start the quickly graduate to the .17 if she's interested...
Posted on 2/9/17 at 3:41 pm to baldona
Buy a CZ 455 and get both barrels. It is something she will be able to pass down. Quality is great.
Posted on 2/9/17 at 3:46 pm to ChatRabbit77
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Buy a CZ 455 and get both barrels.
Now thats a good idea right there. I would say .22lr...that was my first rifle....should be every ones.
Posted on 2/9/17 at 3:47 pm to baldona
Get her a cricket 22. Ammo is cheaper & easier to find and the 22 is much quieter than a 17
Posted on 2/9/17 at 5:08 pm to baldona
Everyone should own a 22
Posted on 2/9/17 at 5:42 pm to baldona
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Have you shot a .17? They are very loud compared to a .22. I think a .22 to start the quickly graduate to the .17 if she's interested...
Agreed. The 22LR is the ultimate "plinker's gun." Plus, 17 ammo is a good bit more expensive than plinking 22LR ammo. You're not planning on shooting 1000's of rounds, but let me tell you now, when kids shoot a gun, THEY want to burn through some ammo. Get a 22LR and let HER enjoy herself shooting 1000's of rounds!
I mean, the main thing is for her to have a safe and fun time, correct?? 
Posted on 2/9/17 at 8:28 pm to bayoudude
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i still haven't found a good enough reason to add a .17 to my collection.
Then you have issues if you are looking for a reason. Just because is enough of a reason.
Posted on 2/9/17 at 9:11 pm to oleyeller
Well I have a .22 pistol and my dad has a browning .22 semi auto.
I basically went straight from Pump BB gun to .243 when I was too young looking back. I remember being really nervous for awhile. I'd like to get a bolt action with a scope for shooting cans at 50ish yards
I basically went straight from Pump BB gun to .243 when I was too young looking back. I remember being really nervous for awhile. I'd like to get a bolt action with a scope for shooting cans at 50ish yards
Posted on 2/10/17 at 9:11 am to baldona
Ruger 10/22. They are reasonably priced, they always function and ammo is cheap. There are a ton of "add ons" for them out there too. I bought my boys 10/22s with the understanding that they would never sell them. They love shooting them!
This post was edited on 2/10/17 at 9:12 am
Posted on 2/10/17 at 9:57 am to baldona
Definitely .22LR for a first rifle. I don't see any advantage in a .17 unless you're planning to get her into varmint hunting soon.
Since you're looking at bolt actions anyway, if YOU want a .17, do as someone else suggested and get the CZ 455. You can switch barrels between .22 and .17 easily.
Since you're looking at bolt actions anyway, if YOU want a .17, do as someone else suggested and get the CZ 455. You can switch barrels between .22 and .17 easily.
This post was edited on 2/10/17 at 9:58 am
Posted on 2/10/17 at 10:07 am to Bagger Joe
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Ruger 10/22.
Bought the boy a Ruger SS 10/22 for Christmas and he's put 850+ rounds thru it since. He loves it.
Some of the coating starting coming up around the bolt, which I'm not happy with and the magazines can be a temperamental, but it's a decent gun.
Posted on 2/10/17 at 11:04 am to slacker130
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Some of the coating starting coming up around the bolt
Even on the SS models, the reciever is still made of aluminum and painted. Its a common problem with all models of 10/22s.
Peeling Paint on 10/22 Recievers
Posted on 2/10/17 at 12:48 pm to Bagger Joe
.17 is a a damn good squirrel/hog gun.
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