Thread: First Rifle...seeking advice

Just my 2c regarding ammo cost..

Sure, go for something "common" and easy to source. However - one of the big things I have learned is that not shooting ammo on paper because of the cha-ching factor is plain stupid. You're cheating yourself. (I did this when I first got Black Beauty - I would only do sessions of 5 rounds at the range and then purely hunt and not practice any more shooting)

How much do we spend on vehicle, fuel, maint, rifle, scope, pack, food, gear, the list goes on. How much value would you put on a wounded deer or a missed deer because you are un-practiced? $500? $1,000? By that I mean, "How much would you spend to make that deer come back and your bullet actually connect with it..?"

In my opinion, every dollar spent on ammo that is fired down range is a dollar well spent.

The suggestion of purchasing/borrowing a .22 to put a considerable amount of rounds through is not a silly one.

Good luck to you mate and welcome to the wonderful world of hunting