Break-action rifles can be found for an incredibly inexpensive price because they cost less to build. After the gun is fired, simply push a switch to open the chamber. Some common choices include:. There are also great options like. You can even get pistol-caliber carbines, which are rifles chambered in pistol calibers that provide modest recoil and are cheaper to shoot.
Each caliber has its benefits and limitations so the cartridge you select should match your purpose. These are incredibly cost effective to shoot and will offer enough power for your intended use. This is also a great round for target shooting at the range. Once you have determined your purpose and an appropriate caliber, you should select a barrel length for your rifle.
There are optimal barrel lengths for certain calibers and applications. Longer barrels allow for more pressure to build up when firing the cartridge, speeding up the bullet. This aids in ballistic effect and long-range accuracy. However, longer barrels will also increase the weight of the rifle and make it more cumbersome to maneuver. Shorter barrels allow some calibers to thrive and do not need any extra length for the powder to burn.
It is important to do some research on the effect barrel length has on the caliber you select so that you can get what you need out of your rifle. Depending on your purpose, the weight of your first rifle can be a concern. If you plan on carrying the rifle around you will want something relatively lightweight. This is useful for backpacking or hunting. If you just want to shoot small groups at a bench on the range, something heavy may be a better choice.
Just remember that the weight of the rifle will help soak up some recoil. A large caliber in a light rifle is going to give you more kick. If you are buying your first rifle for personal defense, you will probably want to be able to attach lights , lasers and forward grips. Difficulty depends on the type of rifle you select. Some rifles come from the factory with rails or sections for mounting accessories, others require some alteration.
Firearms like the AR can be easily changed, other older designs require some gunsmithing. For your first rifle, you may want to select something that comes equipped with mounting options from the factory and choosing an AR is a huge help. If the rifle you select uses detachable magazines , you may want to check how much spare mags cost. Some magazines are cheap and others are expensive, and depending on how many mags you want to stock up on, this may influence your choice for a first rifle.
Some rifles require more maintenance than others. For instance, the AK is known for being incredibly low-maintenance. Single-shots will not rise to the top of many lists, but for the careful, thoughtful hunter dedicated to perfection, single-shots are quite effective. Slim, sleek, and shorter than repeaters, single-shots are a joy to carry. The high-end falling blocks are especially fine, strong as any bolt-action, and handle beautifully. Single-shots are not really limited to one shot.
More significantly, single-shots empower you to make that first shot good. No need for more. Lever-actions are nostalgic, fun guns generally considered mid-range performers.
Vertical stack magazines in the Browning BLR and Henry Long Ranger knock-off permit sharp spire points for better downrange ballistics. Lever guns are harder to tune and accurize than bolts, but operating them is oddly satisfying. Most popular these days are big bores designed to put the hurt on large, sometimes ornery critters.
Slide-action pumps are a wonderfully slick and quick action, but increasingly rare if not irrelevant. Remington was the last builder and they may be phasing out their pump line. Still, if you find a used slide-action centerfire you love, buy it. Are you going to drop the big bucks on high tech or classic quality? This is mostly an esthetic choice. With proper bedding, walnut stocks are just as consistent as the best synthetics. No one puts those on a top-end rifle. Hand-laid fiberglass can include Kevlar and carbon fibers in strategic locations where they contribute the most.
Those finishes can easily triple the cost. But, once the dust settles, a gorgeous walnut handle can inspire you for decades. Barrel and action can be chrome-moly or stainless. You can also choose between steel and carbon-wrapped steel. Carbon is stiffer and stronger than steel longitudinally, which helps accuracy and barrel cooling, but I question its durability and resistance to impact damage. You may want to research this topic deeply. Will a sharp rap against a rock or edge of a blind crush or crack some of the carbon fibers?
Will the epoxy matrix holding it all together survive for decades? An axiom is that the heavier the rifle, the more accurate the rifle.
That may be true, but you still have to carry it. But if you plan to hike the Plains and climb the mountains for mule deer, elk, sheep, moose, and more, remember that ounces matter. If you just stroll to a blind and sit all season, go heavy. I neither want to drag my rifle, nor wrestle it into position.
The shape and contour of the stock contribute a lot to the feel of that weight. A slim grip and fore-end that fit your hands make things feel more controllable, lighter.
A rounded fore-end works best for handheld shots, but a flatter fore-end bottom steadies better on rests. I like a compromise with a slim flat bottom but rounded sides and even a bit of taper or tumblehome near the barrel channel. Keep in mind that a high comb better aligns your face with a scope. And a fat, nicely rounded comb minimizes cheek slap and that bite to your cheek bone under recoil. A raised cheek piece also tames this cheek bite while providing an easy and consistent cheek weld.
Finally, a comb that rises toward the rear slides down and away from your face under recoil. By the way, walnut stocks can be as light as many synthetics.
The barrel can be floating or bedded. Some shoot better one way or the other. This can be easily changed with sandpaper or epoxy, but most easily on one-piece bolt-action stocks, not two-piece lever, auto, pump, or single-shot stocks. Barrel contour and length are a critical part of weight. The thicker the barrel, the more consistently it will shoot as the barrel heats.
Thin barrels can be deadly accurate for three, perhaps four quick shots, but the more powder you burn and the faster you cycle rounds, the faster a thin barrel will reach egg-frying temperatures. And then the thin barrel begins to shift. A careful and consistent shooter will likely hit his game with the first shot, maybe give it one or two insurance shots. The barrel has all day to cool, maybe several weeks or even a year.
If, however, you anticipate culling several dozen feral hogs in short order, or engaging a pack of ravenous coyotes, a thicker barrel might be in order. Barrel length contributes to muzzle velocity. As a rough standard, figure 30 to 50 fps for each additional inch after 18 inches. The larger the cartridge case, the higher the powder volume and the more barrel length generally needed to burn it all. This wikiHow will help you narrow down and select the right riffle for you. Log in Social login does not work in incognito and private browsers.
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Tips and Warnings. Things You'll Need. Related Articles. Author Info Last Updated: October 21, All rights reserved. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc. Determine your current level of experience. If you are brand new to shooting, and just want a rifle to learn with, a light caliber is recommended. Several other small calibers exists, but none can match the commonality and price of the. Due to the low power of the.
All of these are user friendly, easy to field strip. The Ruger is also modular with aftermarket parts. Whatever rifle you choose, make sure you know all the relevant features, particularly safety features, before use. A beginner rifle should be simple both to use and maintain. An easy rifle to use will be fun to shoot. The only real way to get proficient with rifles is to shoot a lot. A fun rifle will therefor be the better option. If you plan to buy a rifle in a larger caliber later on, the type of operation can be important.
If you plan to use a bolt action hunting rifle later, choose a bolt action and so on. Determine what you will be using the rifle for. Hunting rifles come in many calibers. There is an old saying from colonial days that ". But on a similar format, here is a good standard for today. Larger rifles are not recommended for beginners or even experienced shooters except in special circumstances. Rifles do however come in calibers up to.
A good place to start is the AR type rifle. It is very user friendly, and very accurate, but it tends to be unreliable when irregularly maintained.
They also tend to be expensive. Another choice is the AK or derivatives. It is much cheaper, it's 7. But it is much less accurate, and many of the features are difficult to manipulate when compared to the AR series, most notably the safety and magazine release. A very important aspect to consider in a survival rifle is ammunition availability.
Rifles are by their nature not ideally suited for self defense. They are long and cumbersome, and most of the calibers offered in rifles are excessively powerful and will tend to penetrate walls and potentially kill innocent bystanders. For an urban setting or other situations where you anticipate a lot of potential for collateral damage, some great choices are the Beretta Cx4 Storm chambered for 9mm and the FN P90 chambered for 5.
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