Gentlemen
As a follow up to the previous post ('Good first handgun'), I'm looking for a rifle to put at use what I've learned in the 'NRA first steps rifle orientation' course.
In the course we had the opportunity to shoot rifles with all kinds of action, and my favorite ones were bolt action and lever action (something reassuring about the mechanical feedback while shooting the rifle, dunno why?).
I was considering the Remington 700 (bolt action) or the Marlin 1894 (lever). My guess is that a smaller cartridge is recommended while I'm learning how to properly handle the recoil.
I'm planning to buy new to avoid the never ending legal traps that are posed by California's gun law (which also imposes a severe limitation on what is considered legal in the State).
I'm 6ft2 and weight 196lbs, got XXL hands (some gloves are sized XXXL to fit) and the use of the rifle will be range practice (and maybe one day bring it to Alaska?).
Any recommendations?
Same as a bike. Don't start out with the largest bike out there. Same with firearms. A Ruger 10/22 is the best "starter" rifle. You can move up from there.
