Single farm gun recommendations

[canoetrpr]

Creemore,

I certainly appreciate the local know how.

From your post it sounds like the double barreled .22/.410 over/under combo might be a worthwhile first gun to learn to shoot with. From the responses here I have certainly concluded that a .22 rifle is worth having along with a shotgun.

It sure does sound like a handgun is a lot of hassle for us. I love the look of the steel S&W revolvers. Probably best to reserve practicing with one when I am visiting family in the USA.

 

[Bird]

I was just a youngster the first time I saw one of those .22 over .410 guns and would loved to have had one; just couldn't afford it. At the time I had a single shot bolt action Remington .22 rifle and I had my great grandfather's single shot, break open Iver Johnson .410, but of course it was impractical, if not impossible, to carry both at the same time. In those days, I did a lot of hunting for squirresl, rabbits, and meadowlarks so it would have been great to have the .22 for still shots and the .410 for running or flying shots.

 

[RobertN]

The local 4h shooting instructor has one of those Rossi's. It is nice. Lot of flexibility for barrels and caliber. I have shot them; very nice for the price.

2Lane. That Rossi is rather interesting. It made me think though. My experience in most things is that I have preferred dedicated tools. Found the best setup for tractors to be a separate riding mower for lawn, farm tractor with loader and old Massey to pull the manure spreader.

Not sure why it would be different with guns!

 

[ToadHill]

I don't know that you need a 12 gage shotgun, a 20 gage or 410 is all you need. If you want a rifle a .22 magnum or a .223 would do well.

 

[wooter1]

22 cal Magnum - Used to butcher animals and never had a failure: Would work to euthanise and for other situations -Some Revolver models can be used with 22 short, long and longrifle ammo as well as 22 Magnum, by switching cylinders.

 

[k0ua]

2Lane. That Rossi is rather interesting. It made me think though. My experience in most things is that I have preferred dedicated tools. Found the best setup for tractors to be a separate riding mower for lawn, farm tractor with loader and old Massey to pull the manure spreader.

Not sure why it would be different with guns!

it isnt, no one gun will do for all situations, but a 12 guage comes the closest to that ideal. I have more than 1 gun.. in fact.. well I have several lets say. The reason is 1 gun will not do everything I want to do. Just like you lawn tractor is best for mowing the lawn, but not very good at loading dirt into a dump truck.

James K0UA

 

[Beltzington]

Based on the sheer number of replies to gun threads no doubt TBN members are big fans - nothing like having the right tool for the job!

If I was forced from my home and in a hurry there is no doubt I would grab a 12GA going out the door. That being said a pump shotgun offers a reliable and inexpensive way to throw allot of lead down range and you can't mistake the sound if you need to get someone's attention. Benelli has some of the most innovative shotguns on the market and if you have an extra $1000 lying around thier M3 offers the best of both semi-auto loading or pump. With it you can hunt, shoot clays, play 3-gun or put down a cow and look good doing it.

This brings me to my next point, you will never lose much money reselling a gun. Buy smart and rest assured you will at least get most of your hard earned money back if you are not happy with the purchase or you need the cash. From sheer value perspective, I would much prefer a safe full of firearms then gold should the world become a less peaceful place. Good Luck with your decision.

 

[canoetrpr]

22 cal Magnum - Used to butcher animals and never had a failure:

Forgive my complete ignorance. I've heard the term Magnum but have no clue what it is other than an old tv show. Is the .22 Magnum going to require different ammunition? Is it harder to come by? What is the benefit over a .22 LR which is what I see on the Ruger 10/22 which seems popular.

 

[westcliffe01]

This picture should tell the story:

300ftlb of energy for the 22magnum vs 100-200ftlb for the 22lr

 

[canoetrpr]

Think I answered some of my questions on the Magnum by looking at Ruger's site and learning that it is a different calibre and a different firearm - 77/22 - shoots it. Also learned that there is a large price difference between the two.

I'm assuming that Magnum says something about the length rather than diameter about the bullet.