Which is better, the basic Ruger .22 pistol or the basic Browning .22 pistol?
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Bound's hubby here:\n\nFirst off, given the option, I would not buy "basic" of anything. The Ruger .22 auto-pistol (Mark 3 Standard) has fixed sights. I have not looked at the Browning recently, but I believe the Browning Buckmark pistol also has fixed sights. I think after the first or second range session you will be unhappy with fixed sights and you will wish you had bought adjustable sights. (As an aside, modern adjustable sights are not ultra delicate, flimsy, or fragile. They aer quite durable.)\n\nNow for the Ruger Standard pistol... the Ruger has a tubular receiver with an internal bolt and a jack knife mainspring. While the Ruger is very easy to disassemble (in theory) it is difficult to clean the barrel breech, bolt rails and bolt face without complete disassembly. Even with the pistol completely disassembled you will have to be creative and resourceful to properly clean the bolt rails and breech face. In cleaning my father's, I have found new uses for toothpicks (toothpicks are now a standard part of my cleaning kit). \n\nWith respect to the Browning... the Browning has a "split" receiver with a moving receiver slide/bolt much like the old High Standards and the Colt Woodsman/Huntsman series pistols. The Browning can be thoroughly cleaned without disassembly with just bore cleaner, toothbrush and patches (I think a plus). The sights are on a staionary rib and do not move when the slide recoils.\n\nBy design, I prefer the Browning just because of the ease of cleaning without disassembly. The Browning company has been around longer. On the flip side, despite Bill Ruger's politics, his target grade Mark series pistols have developed a fine reputation for accuracy out of the box in bullseye pistol matches. My purchase would be dictated by final use. If I needed a target pistol, I'd probably buy the Ruger. But if I just wanted a .22 pistol, I'd get the Browning. \n\nGood luck.
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I second the Rem 710 for you. Can't go wrong and you can always trade it up in the future if you want, knowing you can get 80% or more of what you invested.  \n\nIt's a great beginner package, good quality and easy to operate and clean. \n\nStart with a bolt action gun. It will shoot better than you....meaning you can practice a lot from a bench rest and work on your shooting skills without dealing with the complexities of a semi-auto. \n\n30.06 is a good calibre. Easy to find and cheap practice ammo and it will serve to hunt just about anything you want in North America. Don't be seduced by any of the Magnum calibres. They are often more than is needed and can be expensive to practice with. They are in my book just "macho toys" for big boys.
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Bound's hubby here: \n\nFirst, remember the PA law that requires the use of manually operated firearms... no semi-autos. This leaves you with two styles of handgun, revolvers and single shot pistols. Keep in mind your typical shot will be at about 40-50 yards, you will need to be able to hit a 6 inch target consistently at your maximum distance. \n\nIn revolver .357 Mag is the absolute minumum to use. A .41 or .44 Mag or a .45 Long Colt would be better. \n\nIn single shot pistols (the Thompson Center Contender) any rifle cartridge barrel could do, but I would suggest the .30-30 barrel. You will get close to the same performance as a .30-30 rifle in a handgun. \n\nGood luck.
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My first handgun was a PPK, but I've always liked the Glock 17 (The 19 is just a mini 17). The 19 is considered the best for home defense. If you want something for sport, I love the PPK. The new PPK is really nice. A major difference is magazine size: 7 rounds for the PPK/S, and 15 for the Glock 19. \n\nBut then again, you can always buy it just to show off.
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definatly, I think you will be a lot better off with a gun that you know and trust, and in my opinion I would trust the model  70 over any other gun out there, the most important thing is shot placement. If you can hit the vitals a .270 will do the job just fine.
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The baby glock or any saturday night special. Also the Beretta Cricket packs a punch. Pricey though. Check out www.gunbroker.com
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There are many manufacturers of rifles that chamber the 22-250. They are offered in various configurations i.e stainless steel barrels, synthetic stocks, barrel length, twist rate, etc.\n\nYou should decide your main intent of this purchase, target shooting, varmint shooting, long range shooting or a combination of any. Make your decision based on all the above variables.\n\nDont rely on one persons experience good or bad to form an opinion. The best value for your dollar is your objective. Check with a reputable gun dealer and ask them to show you several examples. Then go online and see if their prices are concurrent with internet offerings. Suggested sites would be-\nhttp://www.gunbroker.com\nhttp://www.gunsamerica.com\nGood luck on your purchase.
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Well they are both pretty lethal weapons.What is your purpose in wanting this info?However in my opinion the UTG
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The Tippmann is better. They make a multitude of upgrades, they're easy to maintain and they're tough as nails. For $250 you can get the gun, mask, tank and an upgrade or two. Or you can pay $199 with the $20 rebate and get a Tippmann A5 which is a REALLY great gun. If you play woodsball, this is THE gun to have.\n\nThere are so many things you can buy to mod these guns. There are no cons to owning a Tippmann.\n\nhttp://www.actionvillage.com
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The GLOCK 22 (see 2nd link) and GLOCK 23 (3rd link) are the standard sidearms.
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The AMT Automag II described by Pathfinder is the only .22 Magnum semi-auto pistol I've ever heard of. There have been several different revolvers chambered in .22 Mag. They've been available for over thirty years, they work well, and they're still available new today.\nI believe the scarcity of .22 Mag autoloading pistols stems more from technical design problems than ammo cost. With very few exceptions semi-auto pistols are either blowback or recoil operated, and the combined high chamber pressure and low recoil of the .22 Mag. leads to difficulties with both systems. Fluted chambers and similar "tricks" have been less than effective at solving the problems, and even though the Automag II made it into production it gained a reputation for poor reliability.\n    There have been several attempts since the 1960s to design a reliable .22 Mag. semi-auto RIFLE and they've also met with indifferent success, although by many accounts Ruger now has it right with their 10-22 Magnum.
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i read a review of it a few years ago.  nothing but praise.  that's a good price for a .22, but the aesthetics are up to the buyer.  kina like the benelli nova.
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I prefer any 7.62 mm rifle with a Wilson Combat .45 cal 1911 style handgun. I prefer the greater knockdown power. Not a fan of 9mm handguns
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a tippmann 98 custom because you can turn it into a mega gun for almost half the cost of the big ones.  plus it is tournament legal right out of the box
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forget the .44, its still just a pistol round. fine to 100 or 150 yards but beyond that no. 30-30 is good to 200 yds and has killed about as many deer as any round, its cheap and easy to shoot but its not the flattest shooting thing out there, you need to know your rifle. 30-06 and .308 are almost clones ans both are fine calibers, the 06 will handle heavier slugs better however due to the longer neck. 7mm is also a fine round, flat shooting with more that enought power but for your uses its almost overkill. other cartridges to consider- .243, flat shooting and easy recoil, accurate and powerful enought for any deer- 8mm, .303 , 7.62R close matches for the .308 and 06. and enjoying a comeback as surplus rifles are getting easier to find. an out of the box round to think about is the 7.62x39 soviet in an SKS. cheap gun that with a change of sights is useably accurate and effective to 200yds for deer, about = to the 30-30 and there's some good ammo being made for it. for those that want knockdown power there's the 45-70 and the marlin .450 in the guide gun. \n   as to rifles there's not a lot of real differences between any major brand. its more what you like, can afford, and can find easily. i have used about every action and each wil work well. the bolt is the strongest and may be the most accurate but for 200yds any action is accurate enought. pumps, levers, and auto are faster for the second shot and may be shorter and handier in brush. whatever floats your boat. BTY savage arms makes some of the best shooting guns today and as i said the SKS is a much better gub than most prople think. don't think you have to own a high priced rifle when there's many less expensive ones that will do just as well.
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The difference between a .224 and a .223 is .001 inch, to be safe I would stick to the .22 inch bullets.  A larger one may not fit in and when stuck will explode the barrel.
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I prefer the 5,56 mm AR- M4SF , fits nice, great range, easy to clean. Hits harder than a paintball gun too. At 500 Meters it's not looking good for the "target".