Need recommendations

[TRG509]

So I live in Spokane Valley WA. As we all know, a bunch of firearm opposition run the state. I'm in the market for a firearm. Someone give a recommendation on what I should buy next. I currently own a pistol and shotgun. I'm looking for something for both short and long range, but is WA State compliant.

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[Andy54Hawken]

Usage is important to consider here.

"'I'm looking for something both short and long range..."

Covers a lot of ground.

Action type that you prefer...?
Stock material or type that you like...?

For long range.....are you planning from shooting mostly from a bench...
Or are you wanting something a little more "portable " , as in balanced and carries well....?

Hunting....target work...self defense...just plain shooting for fun....?
While any firearm can do any or all of the above...
Some are better suited to certain roles than others....and some only really work well for a specific purpose.

Andy

 

[ilikegunspdx]

Agree with Andy intended use and preferred action type is kind of needed before can recommend anything. For example lever action or bolt has one set of guns. Semi auto has another set.

 

[NeoBlackdog]

Rather than shopping for a firearm I would recommend shopping for real estate just across the border in Post Falls or Coeur d'Alene. You could continue to work where you do now, if you so chose, but you would live in a free state.

 

[Mikej]

I believe you just described....... Rossi M92



Or...

Winchester 94 AE


Or, The classic M94 in .30-30

 

[Spitpatch]

A nice, cheap, bolt action .223.

New? Ruger American.

It will teach you to shoot, not break the bank, quality enough to hang on to, and will become your favorite.

 

[orygun]

I'd buy a 22LR rifle, most likely a bolt action.
Then I'd buy it's bigger brother in a common centerfire cartridge. The 223 would be good if you don't plan on hunting bigger critters, 308 if you do.
Those are two very popular cartridges.

 

[bradsteen]

What you should get all depends on your needs, ergonomic/functional preferences, how you define "long range", and your intended use. For semi-autos, if staying within 150 yards you might consider a Ruger PCC - takes Ruger or Glock mags and is chambered in 9mm, so ammo won't break the bank. If wanting something in a rifle caliber with longer reach, the Mini 14 or Mini 30 are options, or potentially a KelTec SU16A (check with your local shop on that one). There are a number of good lever actions out there, and some pump actions as well.

 

[Joe13]

So I live in Spokane Valley WA. As we all know, a bunch of firearm opposition run the state. I'm in the market for a firearm. Someone give a recommendation on what I should buy next. I currently own a pistol and shotgun. I'm looking for something for both short and long range, but is WA State compliant.

If you don't have a .22lr my vote would be a Henry lever action.

They are cheap to shoot and a lot of fun.

it is a good 100 yards or closer hunting gun or plinking.

I'd go .308 bolt if you want to reach out and touch someone - I have a Savage but I like the Tikkas as well.

Something I'm not sure that has been mentioned yet is your price range. That will affect what your options are significantly.

Personally, I would get a closer gun and then a long range gun. Close and long are also extremely subjective so adding your distance requirements would also help a lot.

And obviously what you are wanting to use it for.

My 1000 yard rifle is WAY to heavy to hunt with and I can only dial it down to 300 yards before I bottom out the scope.

Good luck and lot of good advice above my post.

 

[orygun]

If you don't have a .22lr my vote would be a Henry lever action.

We have one. A solid choice.

 

[Joe13]

We have one. A solid choice.

I got one that was used as a truck gun for critters so it wasn't in mint condition visually but didn't seem to be to used.

I got it for a great price and while I love all of my .22s, the lever gun has quickly turned into one of my favorites for pure fun and if I go out grouse hunting on logging trails.

This isn't a brag but a point about it that I am going for.

Back when Ben was running .22 pistol and rifle competitions at Douglas I used my marlin 60 to take 3rd place overall but I also did a run with my Henry and the boys with the extremely modded out 10/22's were snickering over to the side of me - I ended up taking just above the middle in times for overall rifle.

It's very capable and I love that you can shoot shorts, longs and long rifle in it and even mix them if you want. Plus they are a breeze to clean compared to a simi auto.

Ok I'm done

 

[quneur]

Blackpowder.

 

[titsonritz]

Usage is important to consider here.

^^^This

I, personally, do not purchase firearms Willy Nilly (can't afford it) when I do buy the first thing I do is define it's purpose. From there I select a cartridge or range of cartridges capable of handling the defined task at hand, then and only then do I make a list of qualifying firearms. I'm not suggesting anything for you to buy I'm suggesting figuring why you're buying it, the rest will work itself out.

 

[MikeInOr]

Why are people suggesting 308 over 6.5 Creedmoor? Mainly for cost?

I am an 06 fan but have a few 308's and it is an excellent round for bigger game. I think I would choose a 6.5 Creedmoor over a 308 for someone with no rifle experience these days through. My favorite round is 6.5 x 55 but I feel more comfortable recommending the Creedmoor version over the Swedish version.

P.S. I don't own a 6.5 Creedmoor myself but do own several 6.5x55 Sweds.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

Why are people suggesting 308 over 6.5 Creedmoor? Mainly for cost?

I am an 06 fan but have a few 308's and it is an excellent round for bigger game. I think I would choose a 6.5 Creedmoor over a 308 for someone with no rifle experience these days through. My favorite round is 6.5 x 55 but I feel more comfortable recommending the Creedmoor version over the Swedish version.

P.S. I don't own a 6.5 Creedmoor myself but do own several 6.5x55 Sweds.

OP has 1 post total. That was on Monday. No response since. How can we recommend anything if we don't even know what the use is?

 

[arakboss]

I believe you just described....... Rossi M92

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Or...

Winchester 94 AE
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Or, The classic M94 in .30-30

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I second the lever action. There is a good reason why all the SWAT and Soldiers carry lever guns.

 

[Aught Six]

Lever are junk for very short range. They stopped making the 1892 when the 1894 came about.
There is NO long distance with a lever. 200 years max with special ammo.

Bolt gun is the way to go. Any 30 caliber should do. 308 should be good, since you are not shooting past 3-400 yards.
All them metric calibers are rehashed 1960s wildcats.

Soldiers have not carried levers since WWI. So if your looking into trench warfare, levers are a good choice.
They are not even in the national serial number classification any more.

 

[orygun]

^^^This

I, personally, do not purchase firearms Willy Nilly (can't afford it) when I do buy the first thing I do is define it's purpose. From there I select a cartridge or range of cartridges capable of handling the defined task at hand, then and only then do I make a list of qualifying firearms. I'm not suggesting anything for you to buy I'm suggesting figuring why you're buying it, the rest will work itself out.

This method sure would have saved me a bunch of money, but I've had a history of "look! a new toy!"... Now I have a bunch of guns and only use/shoot a few.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

Lever are junk for very short range. They stopped making the 1892 when the 1894 came about.
There is NO long distance with a lever. 200 years max with special ammo.

Bolt gun is the way to go. Any 30 caliber should do. 308 should be good, since you are not shooting past 3-400 yards.
All them metric calibers are rehashed 1960s wildcats.

Soldiers have not carried levers since WWI. So if your looking into trench warfare, levers are a good choice.
They are not even in the national serial number classification any more.

I assume you are purposely trolling with those statements. I'm not going to bother to respond.

 

[orygun]

I assume you are purposely trolling with those statements. I'm not going to bother to respond.

You just did! (Although I agree with your post)