bladeracer wrote:Liam wrote:Yeah thanks guys it really helped out! Any suggestions on bolt action .22lr rifles?
Ruger American Rimfire Target would be my top choice.
https://youtu.be/9s_-N_wAlxg
The Ruger American Rimfire standard rifle [as opposed to the Target variant] has iron [non telescope] sights fitted as standard, if you are a young bloke with good eyesight it would be beneficial to learn to shoot with the irons, cost of .22 rimfire ammo will certainly help there.
Practice is essential, lots or rounds downrange with lots of thinking and analysis also, bugger practicing mistakes.
My view is that if you can learn to shoot the .22 RF competently over iron sights you will easily master the centrefire [fast and noisy] calibers.
Something worth considering is noise, the .22 RF is relatively quiet and noise is effectively part of perceived recoil, any adverse reaction to recoil will be hard to overcome, particularly if you are new to shooting.
If cost is an issue a good used 22 RF can be had for very reasonable cost and will be quiet re-salable if needed.
A good shooting coach would be invaluable, if you have a smallbore [.22 RF] range anywhere close maybe go speak to people, be aware that like any other sport there will possibly be "experts" who are not, you will work that out I am sure.