What is the best way to learn to shoot a rifle?

[Matt 0]

I have been shooting handguns for a few years and own one, but for some reason i have never had the opportunity to shoot a rifle or shotgun... I would like to get into the market (with something easy like a 10/22) but dont want to make a fool of myself at the range by learning on my own, whats the best way to get my feet wet before diving in?

[tbtrout 141]

Well, you can look for a NRA rifle course and/or find one of the guys that lives up by you who would be willing to take you to the range and let you try one out and show you how to use it. There are quite a few guys up by you.

[Chad 3]

VERY good idea on getting something like a 10/22 to start out.

 

The same safety rules apply to long guns as handguns.

 

My best suggestion is try to make it to one of our range trips to BA or Ft. Dix to learn to shoot. And really, don't worry about looking bad, we will be absolutely more than happy to show you how to shoot long rifle. It is not difficult, the only warning I can give you, especially with a .22 rifle is they are VERY addicting!!!!

 

Try to make it out, you'll have a great time, I promise!!

 

If you are planning on purchasing a rifle, get some snap caps ( I know this is a long debate on weather or not they are needed, but I like to use them ) and practice dry firing in your house.

 

EDIT: Sorry Tim, didn't mean to reiterate what you said, I guess we were typing at the same time

[tbtrout 141]

Great minds think a like Chad.

[Malsua 1,422]

I have been shooting handguns for a few years and own one, but for some reason i have never had the opportunity to shoot a rifle or shotgun... I would like to get into the market (with something easy like a 10/22) but dont want to make a fool of myself at the range by learning on my own, whats the best way to get my feet wet before diving in?

 

A 10/22 would be great for learning.

 

Once it warms up a bit, I'm willing to point you downrange at Cherry Ridge with my rifles if you're so inclined. I'm not a pro but I know all the basics.

 

The only fool is the guy that needs to learn how to shoot 1 second after he needs to know how to shoot.

[rifleman 90]

Another vote for the 10/22. You will never sell it and use it often enough to pay for itself. I bet almost everybody has one.

[Matt 0]

I have been shooting handguns for a few years and own one, but for some reason i have never had the opportunity to shoot a rifle or shotgun... I would like to get into the market (with something easy like a 10/22) but dont want to make a fool of myself at the range by learning on my own, whats the best way to get my feet wet before diving in?

 

A 10/22 would be great for learning.

 

Once it warms up a bit, I'm willing to point you downrange at Cherry Ridge with my rifles if you're so inclined. I'm not a pro but I know all the basics.

 

The only fool is the guy that needs to learn how to shoot 1 second after he needs to know how to shoot.

 

That would be great I would really appreciate it, and all of your costs for the day would be on me, of course.

[Malsua 1,422]

That would be great I would really appreciate it, and all of your costs for the day would be on me, of course.

 

Well, look for a 30+ day on a Saturday or Sunday and we're good even if it's this coming weekend. For the most part I'm available on the weekends. There's a $25 fee for the day at Cherry Ridge for guests. We can probably drag out Caine(Pete), Matt, Dan, Frank, Troy, etc. to shoot their guns too

[docwalt 1]

There is no such thing as looking like a fool when learning. If someone laughs, they are only showing their immaturity. Take one of the guys with you to the range, and have a good time

learning.

[moparman426 5]

Another vote for the 10/22. You will never sell it and use it often enough to pay for itself. I bet almost everybody has one.

 

+1 on that, ive had mine for only three years and i plan on keeping it much longer. it was the greatest birthday gift i have ever received.

[matty 810]

4th the 10/22, always good to go back to, cheap to shoot, relatives can use, you can trick it out a zillion ways

[djg0770 481]

There is no such thing as looking like a fool when learning. If someone laughs, they are only showing their immaturity. Take one of the guys with you to the range, and have a good time

learning.

 

I dunno - his name is Matt - we may laugh at him for that alone.

[Malsua 1,422]

There is no such thing as looking like a fool when learning. If someone laughs, they are only showing their immaturity. Take one of the guys with you to the range, and have a good time

learning.

 

I dunno - his name is Matt - we may laugh at him for that alone.

 

Ah C'mon. Matt is our friend. Yes we treat him like he's special, well, because he is, but still.

[djg0770 481]

I AM kidding.

[Malsua 1,422]

I AM kidding.

 

Liar.

[djg0770 481]

As far as the rifle goes - if you want to try a 10/22 at Bullet Hole, let me know.

[Malsua 1,422]

As far as the rifle goes - if you want to try a 10/22 at Bullet Hole, let me know.

 

Oh sure, don't offer to have him shoot your gun at CR. Snob.

[djg0770 481]

As far as the rifle goes - if you want to try a 10/22 at Bullet Hole, let me know.

 

Oh sure, don't offer to have him shoot your gun at CR. Snob.

 

 

1) He's in Hoboken, BH is close

2) BH is indoors. Not everyone wants to freeze their ha-ha's at CR

3) He is of course welcome to shoot it at CR IF I can ever get there.