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raimius · August 13, 2013, 02:45 AM

I would highly recommend a .22LR, if you are only doing target practice (assuming no competitions with minimum energy requirements). It is substantially cheaper, still exercises the fundamentals, and allows you to practice a lot and not go broke. If you can practice as often as you'd ever want, while spending $30+ each session, then it doesn't matter. If you don't have a money tree in the back yard, a .22LR will let you practice enough to become VERY good without costing a small fortune.

Also, don't limit yourself to just a couple models. Try some more, if you can.

August 13, 2013, 02:45 AM	#4
raimius Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2008 Posts: 2,199	I would highly recommend a .22LR, if you are only doing target practice (assuming no competitions with minimum energy requirements). It is substantially cheaper, still exercises the fundamentals, and allows you to practice a lot and not go broke. If you can practice as often as you'd ever want, while spending $30+ each session, then it doesn't matter. If you don't have a money tree in the back yard, a .22LR will let you practice enough to become VERY good without costing a small fortune. Also, don't limit yourself to just a couple models. Try some more, if you can.