[sputnik1988]

Welcome from northern Kentucky.


I really wouldn't recommend a 300 win mag or 7mm for someone that isnt a seasoned shooter.

I myself would recommend a Mosin Nagant as a first high powered rifle, they are very affordable, as is the ammo.

They make great rifles even for experienced shooters.

Enjoy the forum.

 

[sputnik1988]

Recoil is a big hurdle in high powered rifles, the cost of some ammo is also very prohibitive.

The Mosin Nagant is chambered in 7.62x54r, some ammo is corrosive so it must be cleaned well after shooting.

The rifles cost between $100 and $250 depending on the model. I'd recommend the 91/30 ($100-$130)
Here is a link to some info on them, be advised though, they are highly addictive

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosin–Nagant

 

[sputnik1988]

Ah, now that you said 7.62, I believe I've shot one of those. Hold 3+1, real long barrel, and the rear sight is adjustable for some crazy elevation? I remember when I shot it I told myself I wanted one but it didn't have rails for a scope. What do you do there? I'd also like to have a bi-pod cause a lot of these guns are pretty heavy

There is a mount that can be used for a scope, but I recommend becoming proficient with the iron sights first. Also, while these are cheaper rifles, they are also a piece of history and somewhat collectible. I personally would not modify them, but to each their own.

 

[sputnik1988]

I shoot old rifles almost exclusively, I shoot my AR15 and SKS a little.

Usually as far as rifles go I shoot my M1, my Kar98k and my Nagant. Every now and them I get the Lee Enfield No.4 Mk.1 out.

Milsurp rifles are very addictive.