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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Jason Petrina | Posted under Recreation and Sports
Guns - Hunting Rifles
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Where to start when buying a rifle? Start with deciding on an action type; there are many action types available, such as semi-auto, bolt-action, single shot, pump/slide-action and lever action. This may be confusing, but when choosing a cartridge is important because the cartridge determines the action type and choosing the action type determines the cartridge. There are different cartridges depending on the hunting activity, but there are multi-purpose cartridges that are suitable for activities, such as big game and varmints. For non-hunting uses, there are other cartridges that are excellent for high-accuracy target shooting. If you are in a hurry to start hunting, I suggest you slow down. Find the perfect rifle for your hunting activity is essential, the perfect rifle should suit your every need and purpose. When looking for a rifle yourself, you may have some questions at the store, don't be afraid to ask gunsmith for assistance, paying them a few extra dollars can help you find the right gun for you. The seller may give you a discount depending on how much the gunsmith charges you for his services. If you have any experienced hunting buddies, bring them along while you shop around, you can save some money instead of hiring a gunsmith. You do not have to buy a brand new rifle, sometimes a used gun can give you a better price advantage, but obviously the function of the gun may change. If you plan on buying a second-hand rifle, look at the wear on the bolt to see if there are bearing surfaces. Also, check if the action lock if closed properly, if the external features of the rifle look bad, it is likely the internal of the rifle wasn't properly taking care of. If the defects aren't as bad, sometimes the rifles are discounted. When purchasing a rifle, look at the bore of the rifle. If it doesn't look good, it means that the rifle wasn't properly taken care of. If you plan to purchase, make sure you get it patched out and brushed. Once it is patched out of brushed, take a deeper look into the bore to ensure that is not rusty. Also, pay attention to the chamber, if it is uneven, then it means there is extraction difficulty in the auto or the pump. Think of a lot of questions to ask the seller before you buy a rifle? My questions usually include: Where did the owner purchase it? What is the reason they are selling their rifle? Is the rifle broken down? Show me the defects. Has the rifle been in customized or even re-done? By asking many questions, it can help you decide whether you want to buy this rifle or not. If the rifle has been customized previously, look at how good the quality of the customization. The customization can either harm or help the rifle in value. Some dealers may not tell you the rifle's history unless they are asked, so be sure to ask lots of questions. My advice to you is that you should shop around for the best rifle for you, but I don't think you should buy the top of the line rifle if you do not hunt often. Bargaining for a lower price never hurts, but if you give it a try maybe you will get lucky. Hunting with rifles is a unique hobby that many do not try, it is an excellent way to get in touch with the great outdoors and the wilderness. About The Author: Jason Petrina is the Editor and Publisher of Article Click. For more FREE articles for your ezine and websites visit - www.articleclick.com |
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