I recently moved to Georgia from an extremely liberal state and have been noguns my whole life, but have always been interested. I have shot guns before at ranges and am interested in history. I'm looking to purchase my own rifle now, mostly for shtf reasons and personal hobbyist stuff. What should I look for? What ammo is the most reasonable? Are older rifles worse? I prefer a wooden body because carbon fiber stuff I think is ugly. Is this bad?
>>65644159What part of Georgia are you in?
>>65644182North
The answer highly depends on your personal politics.
>>65644159PSA AR-15 is the best first rifle for most people if you don't have your mind set on something specific.If you prefer the aesthetics of wood, then a Mini-14. It'll be more expensive but you get style points and it's still a mag-fed, semi-auto 5.56 rifle.A pistol small enough to carry comfortably (but not so small it's uncomfortable to shoot) is probably the best gun for most people though. Even if you don't plan to conceal carry every day, it's nice to have the option.
>>65644159>I prefer a wooden body because carbon fiber stuff I think is ugly. Do you want a bolt-action hunting rifle or a semi-auto rifle. There's a million bolt action rifles with wood frames but if it's the second option then the Mini-14 is the thing like the other anon said but those are kind of expensive. I like them though. I did the meme option and started with WWII milsurps with a Mosin-Nagant and SKS but the market is totally different now and are probably even more expensive than getting an AR but I haven't even looked at the prices.
First gun: Walther PP or Beretta Tomcat in .32 for daily carrySecond gun: a pump shotgun for home defense and also shooting claysThird gun: a single shot rifle (Henry) for long range target shooting and huntingFourth gun: a tactical 1911 with suppressor, red dot, and flashlight for fun larp/plinking with cheap, naturally subsonic ammo, teaching beginners pistol shootingYou don't need a repeating rifle, because they are for warfare and (we) already lost the war and do not get another chance.
A standard AR should do. Especially when you'll need spare parts for repairs. If you want comfort, then maybe an RDB>>65644228>weWho's this we nigga?
>>65644190Oh sweet, if you’re east of Whitfield County then you don’t even need to remotely worry about making long shots. A Chiappa double badger in 22lr/20ga will reasonably do everything you need a firearm to do. If you want a rifle for home defense then get a Colt, FN, or BCM AR. Buy used, definitely don’t pay full price. If you want an AK then get a WASR 10 or a ZPAP M70 or M90. I’d start off with a red dot like a Holosun ARO and a weapon light like a Streamlight protac HLX. Also don’t listen to this giant fucking retard >>65644228
Go to a gun store and buy what you think is coolThats what i did and my first gun was a $450 norinco sks when the wasr next to it was $550. I dont regret it
>>65644192At this point, always assume they are the typical Californian. Fleeing from what they created, only to destroy the place that took them in.
>>65644888More like Shitfield County lamo
>>65644159ngl, you sound like a moron
fuck yamudda
>>65644992you sound like a faggot
ga just went blue and if stinky-bottoms has her way they will grift the coffer to their homies (like tyler perry) along with registry and making guns more expensive here because "these childrens just keep on dying from gun violence and preacher says that bad"that said, get your stuff now and dont bother waiting if you can afford it. get a .22lr pistol and a suppressor for it. i personally really like a sw mp22x fitted with either a rugged mustang or a B&T print 22x if you can find one. grab an ar15 cause why not and you can upgrade what you dont like about it later and maybe a 9mm handgun. if you want something for carry a bodyguard 2.0 is great.just go to a gun store in your area, since north is general here are a few ive been too that are cheap or goodhttps://dahlonegagoldandpawn.com/ (customer service is meh but they have cheap, cheap gunshttps://www.atlantarifleworks.com/ (not in atlanta, the need to change the name but these guys are the fucking best)https://adventureoutdoors.us/ (largest gun store im aware of in the southeast; prices are ok and service sucks but the selection is huge)https://appalachiangun.com/ ( i hear good things but never shopped wit them)
My biggest recommendation is to buy a silencer for your rifle since silencers are legal in Georgia. Even the shittiest silencer is a big quality of life upgrade. You can skip that if your rifle is .22LR but I still wouldn't since a .22LR with a silencer is a real pleasure.>What ammo is the most reasonable?.22LR is by far the cheapest. It's also by far the physically easiest to store or carry large amounts of.>Are older rifles worse?The biggest real problem with older rifles is limited compatibility with modern accessory systems. They may have limited or no ability to change the sighting system or attach lights & lasers. I don't consider anything beyind a scope and a sling necessary but if you're doing this for hobby reasons you might find this irritating. It's also more likely with an older rifle that you can't attach a silencer which I consider a real drawback. All of those shortcomings can be addressed after the fact by a gunsmith but it costs money and might not go perfectly.>I prefer a wooden body because carbon fiber stuff I think is ugly. Is this bad?The most important thing about a gun is it functions mechanically. The second is that you the owner like it. If a wooden stock makes you treat it like a prized possession then that's an upgrade.>I have shot guns before at ranges and am interested in history."Interested in history," right. If you have something specific in mind say it instead of circling around it and you'll get better advice.
>>65645024>adventure outdoors, prices are okfor guns maybe but for ammo they were always a bit higher than online and after covid they kept charging easily 50% more for even cheap shit, and for powder and primers 50 to 75% over what you can order elsewheregood place to fingerfuck guns before you buy onlinespot on tho for service being shit
>>65644983I grew up in Georgia but moved out as a teen and have now returned in my mid 20s. I'm the farthest thing from a communist. >>65645024Thank you I'm super close to Dahlonega so I'll check that out. Thank you!! >>65645032Wasn't trying to circle around anything. I have a degree in history. I've worked with antique blackpowder firearms at a museum. Just didn't want a bubba'd K98 or a hipoint plastic garbage piece.
>>65644194this is very reasonable. mini-14s are are pretty sweat and very reasonably priced, especially if you don't mind a used one from Gunbroker.
>>65644159if costs are a concern get a Ruger 10/22. they're cheap, reliable, accurate, and 22lr ammo is super cheap. and if you're not set on anything specific get cheapo AR. you can then switch out the uppers as you like and upgrade the trigger if you find the need.
>>65645992Check out North Georgia Gun Trader in Ringgold or Guns of Yesteryear in Tunnel Hill if you like surplus.
>>65645999I'm leaning toward a mini-14. What's an appropriate price point?
>>65646135Here are some police trade inshttps://clydearmory.com/agency-trade-in-mini-14-rifle-stainless-wood-stock/Theyre out of Athens, GA so you may be able to pic one up in person IMO theyre a touch high but the days of sub $500 mini 14s are over.
Gun purchases in order of importance: >#1 Ruger 10/22Wood stock variant with a threaded barrel is what you'll be looking for (and it just so happens to be one of the cheapest). https://www.academy.com/p/ruger-10-22-22lr-semiautomatic-rifle>#2 Shotgun for hunting & home defenseMossberg Maverick 88 is the general recommendation for cost to reliability ratio. 12ga is powerful, readily available, and can be used for everything from bird hunting to deer hunting, and 00buck is better than almost anything out there for home defense. https://www.academy.com/p/mossberg-maverick-88-security-12-gauge-pump-action-shotgun>#3 Handgun for carry and personal protectionStick to 9mm. Brands are subjective, but my recommendation these days is Glock 19 if you want to something that literally just works. Go with Ruger RXM if you want to save a little money. >#4 AR-15Note, you may want to bump this to #1 IF you think you'll get bit by the AR craze. GA just flipped blue, so the chances of weapon issues are likely to be popping up soon. Look at PSA if you're on a budget, look at BCM if you want something more duty-grade. >#5 Bolt-Action RifleI'd recommend something .308. Bergara, Tika, Remington, Savage, take your pick. Most rifles these days are more accurate than the shooter (unless you're chasing PRS dreams). Note that most people spend more on their optic than they do on the rifle, so budget accordingly. That will cover every basis you need. Anything else is just fluff or the expansion of the core collection. Poke around online and find a good gun range (there are several in North GA) and have fun!
