New shooter needs help.

**phillietimothy** · March 3rd, 2011, 06:59 PM

Hello all, I am just getting interested in the shooting sports. I am planning on purchasing a 22lr. I have not fired a rifle since summer camp, almost 32 years ago. I do plan on taking the NRA Basic Rifle course at Lower Providence Rod and Gun Club in July. I would like to not embarrass myself. I am right handed but left eye dominant. I don't even know whether to buy a left handed or right handed rifle. In other forums and through research, it has been suggested that it is easier to learn to shoot a long gun left handed than to try to re-train my eyes. I was hoping to maybe meet with someone, to familiarize myself with a rifle. I would happily pay for the range time and rifle rental and whatever you desired for your time and expertise. Thank you for considering my request.

Tim
Mt. Airy, Philadelphia

**Neilthepilot** · March 3rd, 2011, 07:50 PM

Well if you cant find anyone closer I'm in Mechanicsburg (west side of Harrisburg). If we can get our schedules to match I have a Mossberg 702 plinkster that is 22LR. Just PM me if you don't mind the drive. Its 1:50 from the Philadelphia airport.

**Pkspawn** · March 3rd, 2011, 08:12 PM

You're bout 30mins from me. I'm a member over at Lower Providence also. So I could help ya out either in the Bensalem area, or at the LP range.

I've been left handed 36 years of my life.. I'm right eye dom and I shoot right handed. If you have a scope on a rifle it might not matter as much. open sights, you might find yourself tilting the weapon in favor of the dom eye, or you tilt your head.

Shoot me a PM..

**phillietimothy** · March 4th, 2011, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by Neilthepilot

Well if you cant find anyone closer I'm in Mechanicsburg (west side of Harrisburg). If we can get our schedules to match I have a Mossberg 702 plinkster that is 22LR. Just PM me if you don't mind the drive. Its 1:50 from the Philadelphia airport.

Neilthepilot,

Thank you for your gracious offer, I have found help a bit closer. I certainly appreciate your generosity; as a new person to the shooting sports, I am more and more impressed with the helpful nature of the participants. Again, many thanks.

Tim

**phillietimothy** · March 4th, 2011, 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by Pkspawn

You're bout 30mins from me. I'm a member over at Lower Providence also. So I could help ya out either in the Bensalem area, or at the LP range.

I've been left handed 36 years of my life.. I'm right eye dom and I shoot right handed. If you have a scope on a rifle it might not matter as much. open sights, you might find yourself tilting the weapon in favor of the dom eye, or you tilt your head.

Shoot me a PM..

Pkspawn,

Thank you very much, I plan on joining the LPRGC. I will be purchasing a Savage 22lr soon, perhaps we can meet up at LPRGC for the Saturday Rifle refresher. I will stay in touch, thanks again.

Tim

**blendingnoise** · March 9th, 2011, 08:53 PM

Sir,

If you ever decide you want to try out some pistols or really just come shoot a number of different guns at an indoor range in the city, feel free to drop me a PM.

Take care.

PS: If you are buying a savage then definitely look into this one. http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/MARKIIFVSR Perfect size for carrying around and you can even throw a silencer on it down the road. Silenced, bolt action .22lr is some of the most fun you will ever have if you have a nice summer day and an empty range to yourself.

Where are you buying your guns from? I would recommend a place like www.budsgunshop.com and having it sent to one of the many really good FFL in our area for a 25$ transfer fee. They run the background check and you take it home. There are a few decent gun shops here but not knowing where you have gone, definitely check the prices on buds before buying local.

If you decide on a scope for your rifle I would recommend the Mueller APV from Dennis over here. http://www.mizzoumuleguns.com/id12.html . Don't buy a cheap walmart scope. The APV is a very good value for the money. A bit heavy but if you are shooting off a bench it won't matter. You don't need to buy a spotting scope either as it is easy to see your holes when shooting at 50yds with it.

Like I said before, drop me a PM if you need help picking out a gun or find yourself in the city and itching to try shooting some new guns.