hi guys,
A friend of mine is interested in getting into firearm collecting and shooting. I took him to the range a couple weeks ago and he showed some talent, as well as good attention to instruction and safety. I think he'll make a fine addition to our ranks.
So, he was picking my brain last week on what rifle he should start with and showed great interest in the AR platform. I recommended a carbine in .223 from a reputable manufacturer, a good starter rifle in an easy caliber.
Then he finds a good deal on a sig 716 and asks my opinion on it, not having ever fired one I can only tell him the reputation of sig and the specs of the rifle. I told him it's a heavy rifle (12lbs loaded, with an optic) , in a powerful caliber (308), made by a reputable company.
Anyone here have any time under their belts with one? How's it run, hold up, carry? Would you recommend it to a new gunner?
A friend of mine is interested in getting into firearm collecting and shooting. I took him to the range a couple weeks ago and he showed some talent, as well as good attention to instruction and safety. I think he'll make a fine addition to our ranks.
So, he was picking my brain last week on what rifle he should start with and showed great interest in the AR platform. I recommended a carbine in .223 from a reputable manufacturer, a good starter rifle in an easy caliber.
Then he finds a good deal on a sig 716 and asks my opinion on it, not having ever fired one I can only tell him the reputation of sig and the specs of the rifle. I told him it's a heavy rifle (12lbs loaded, with an optic) , in a powerful caliber (308), made by a reputable company.
Anyone here have any time under their belts with one? How's it run, hold up, carry? Would you recommend it to a new gunner?