I haven't shot a rifle much since my days in boy scouts. I have used my college roommates Bushmaster AR a few times at the range in the past 2 months but that is it.
I am looking for a rifle that shoots 22lr so I can practice on the cheap, also so I can start learning about rifles in general.
The main purpose of this gun would be for plinking at the range but I guess it might also serve as a SHTF rifle if needed.
I eventually plan on getting or building an AR in 5.56, but want to start with a rifle that shoots 22lr and getting familiar with rifles in general before going that route.
My first thought was a Ruger 10/22 and possibly putting a pistol grip and aftermarket stock on it. There are loads of aftermarket options and people swear by them, but it is not an AR obviously.
The next thought was just to get a Smith and Wesson M&P 15-22, it claims to be very similar to an AR in function, they mistly get good reviews, and it could help me get familiar with the AR platform.
After thinking about the M&P 15-22 I started thinking about possibly building my own AR that shoots 22lr, something inexpensive and supposedly easy like getting a Plum Crazy complete lower and a CMMG 22lr upper. This would be a good learning experience, and if I want I can just get an upper for 5.56 down the line.
I guess the last option would be to buy a budget AR like the complete rifle that Palmetto State Armory is selling for $600 and buying the CMMG 22lr conversion kit.
Price is a factor, but I am not too worried about it now, I am just researching for a purchase I hope to make in early 2012.
Is there something else I should consider?
I am looking for a rifle that shoots 22lr so I can practice on the cheap, also so I can start learning about rifles in general.
The main purpose of this gun would be for plinking at the range but I guess it might also serve as a SHTF rifle if needed.
I eventually plan on getting or building an AR in 5.56, but want to start with a rifle that shoots 22lr and getting familiar with rifles in general before going that route.
My first thought was a Ruger 10/22 and possibly putting a pistol grip and aftermarket stock on it. There are loads of aftermarket options and people swear by them, but it is not an AR obviously.
The next thought was just to get a Smith and Wesson M&P 15-22, it claims to be very similar to an AR in function, they mistly get good reviews, and it could help me get familiar with the AR platform.
After thinking about the M&P 15-22 I started thinking about possibly building my own AR that shoots 22lr, something inexpensive and supposedly easy like getting a Plum Crazy complete lower and a CMMG 22lr upper. This would be a good learning experience, and if I want I can just get an upper for 5.56 down the line.
I guess the last option would be to buy a budget AR like the complete rifle that Palmetto State Armory is selling for $600 and buying the CMMG 22lr conversion kit.
Price is a factor, but I am not too worried about it now, I am just researching for a purchase I hope to make in early 2012.
Is there something else I should consider?