Scout Rifle Pistol Scopes
Scout Rifle Pistol Scopes
What is the best but affordable long-range rifle w/ scope for 900+ yards hobby shooting?
I am just starting to appreciate shooting hobby. i love playing counterstrike games in the PC and i want to be able to shoot the real thing at a shooting range. i plan to buy each gun category (pistol, submachine gun, sniper rifle) for collection and hobby but i want to buy the best but affordable ones. I need your help. also what are the requirements as far as owning guns are concerned. i am a responsible person and i live in Missouri. what pistol, submachine gun and sniper rifle do you recommend? initially i like the Super 38 caliber pistol, AR-15 or M4 Commando and Steyr AUG, and Steyr Scout rifle w/ scope. thanks
Bound's hubby here:
Thank you for a good question that seems to clarify your intent. The real world of shooting is nothing like a video game. In the real world of shooting there are many variables to consider, many skills to develop and much more than just pulling a trigger.
Probably the most important question you asked entails the eligibility requirements for gun ownership. First and foremost, under Federal law a convicted felon can not own a firearm. Nor can a person either convicted of or pled guilty to a charge of domestic violence. In addition, under Federal law a potential gun owner must be at least 18 years of age to puchase a rifle or shotgun (and the ammunition for same) and 21 years of age to purchase a handgun and ammunition that could be chambered in a handgun. Also, anyone that seeks to purchase a "machine gun" must have a Federal Class III tax stamp license. Also, most avid shooters do not own or persue machine guns.
With respect to purchasing of handguns you must decide what you want your handgun for and be honest with yourself. If your priority is either target shooting or hunting and self-defense is a distant third priority, you can look at a revolver. If you are looking at target shooting exclusively, look at a high quality (all steel) semi-automatic pistol. If you are looking at hunting exclusively, you can look at either a Thompson Center Contender (which accepts interchangeable barrels) or a magnum revolver with a 6" or longer barrel. If self-defense is a priority a smaller handgun either a revolver or semi-automatic made of either an alloy or all steel or a polymer would suffice.
With respect to a long range rifle, you should never refer to it as a "sniper" rifle if you want to be taken seriously, but you can always look at the military sniper rifle for guidance. Personally, I like the Remington 700 series Varmint rifles as a foundation for a long range target rifle. For 1000 yard rifle, you want to select a cartridge who's thousand yard velocity is at least 1,121 feet per second (fps) so the bullet can be controled. As an easy rule fo thumb this leaves you with the .308 and .30-06 among the non-magnum cartridges. In addition, you want at least a 24" long barrel (or longer) that is of at least 1" in diameter. An adjustable trigger always helps. For a rifle scope you can look at either a Leupold target scope or, my prefence, a Weaver T-series target scope.
Personally, I would not consider a machine gun. Instead consider a shotgun with a deer barrel.
While the .38 Super is an interesting cartridge, it's applications are limited. The AR-15 (or the military "space gun" equivalent) are interesting. Their practical application is pretty much close to 600 yards with the proper twist barrel and appropriate weight bullet. While the Steyr Aug is an interesting assault-type weapon it does not have an acceptable in American competition or on American target ranges.
To learn the game, look to the target shooters and engage yourself in target competition. To become good, you will have to shoot a lot, which means you'll have to reload. Because this is expensive, I would suggest you pick only one discipline, rifle or pistol, and focus on this.
If you have any additional questions, feel free to write us.
Good luck and good shooting.
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