Part Three Of Three. Rifle Purchasing

Good Day Everyone,

Well this is the last of the three part series on firearm purchasing. Today will be on Rifle Purchase(CenterFire, No Rimfire) as the main title states. Lets get to the subject.

Rifle purchase, like all the other posts it is all on what your needs and wants, from a AR platform to a Target rifle and everything in between, I will expand on these in the next few paragraphs. Also is the availability of ammo for the type of firearm you want/need.

Rifle types, AR platform, Bolt action, Pump/Lever and Semi-Auto and Black Powder to name a few. Shooting Types include, Target/Competition(I will include Paper, steel, 3gun etc. in this,) Plinking, Hunting, Tactical and just a All around gun (Maybe for a pickup or farm and ranch use.)

AR Style Platform

Is a great all around firearm, used in all types of shooting from Long Range Target, Plinking, Hunting, Tactical or even a all around gun.

The good thing about the AR platform in can be built and Accessorized to any type of shooting you prefer. Also now days the caliber choices are not limited to the .223/5.56 or the .308/7.62, you have choices in 6.5mm, .300 AAC and many more to suit your needs.

Bolt Action Rifle

Is your basic most common firearm found. Used in most every shooting type found, Hunting, Target/Competition, Plinking, All around and Tactical(as in sniper.)

The bolt action Rifle comes in many different calibers and options, From .17 to .50 caliber. Options include barrel size/length, stock type, magazine or clip fed, caliber types can range from over the counter caliber to custom made "Wildcat" calibers. Can be accessorized and gunsmithed to your needs.

Semi Auto Rifle(Not AR) Pump Action And Lever Actions

I am grouping these together due to limited amount of calibers, accessories an options on these style of rifles and my limited knowledge on this group.

Gonna be limited on calibers and manufactures for the pump and Semi Autos, lever actions are more readily available with more option on calibers and styles. I believe the Pumps and Semi are limited to your basic Hunting calibers.

All three styles are great all around firearms for a pickup, riding on a ranch or farm, hunting. The lever actions are also used in the cowboy action competitions.

Black Powder

I am limited on knowledge with this style of firearm, do have a general knowledge of the options. Main calibers are .45, .50 and maybe .65(I believe)

Options include the old style muzzle loader/flintlock and the new style breech style hunting rifles. Also used in Long Range Black Powder competitions out to 1000 yards! I do see some black powder used in the cowboy action competitions.

I don't have to much on this subject due to my limited knowledge and me not researching it due to me not being interested in the subject.

Post Overview

I hope this gives you some help on making your rifle purchase, but it all comes down to what you need or want. From home protection, to targets an plinking  and hunting. Calibers are a big thing now due to the prices and amount of ammo on the shelves now. You will find more of the military and tactical calibers nowadays on the shelves, most older military rounds are easy to find as well.

Thanks For Reading,
Rex