If you are first looking at going hunting then you probably don't have a weapon. The first thing that you need to do is buy yourself a rifle. A new rifle costs between $700 to $2000, but you can save yourself some money by buying a rifle second hand. It will probably cost you about half of the cost of new rifle. However there are a few other important things that you should consider before purchasing a used gun.
You obviously want to buy a gun in the best condition possible. Here are some tips that you must follow in the gun shop. First of all, remove the bolt to check the condition of the bolt face. Observe carefully to check that no metal has eroded around the firing pin. If there is any sign of erosion, it means you should avoid it at all costs!
Now, its turn of checking the bolt head, to do this lift the handle, pull it back and then slam it forward. In these activities the firing pin should not go off. Now, pull the trigger with safety on and observe the result. Also, check the bore of rifle to ensure the sharpness and clean cut of grooves in barrel. If the result is negative, it means that the rifle is not in good enough condition to buy. The bore should never be rusty or pitted, if it is it may be very dangerous to you.
For buying a second hand rifle, even you don't need to go to any shop or person, you can get access to hundreds of different rifles all through the internet. Here again you have to consider some important aspects. If you are having it delivered by the postal service, then it must have a Federal Firearms License (FFL). You should understand all the Terms and Conditions before placing your order for the weapon. Get information about the cost and any other service taxes that may be incurred. You should also take the certificate of good condition of the weapon so that you can't be cheated.
Now you hopefully have adequate information to check out the condition of used rifles. So, whether you purchase it from shop or online, you won't buy a lemon. Always check the difference between the cost of new and used rifle and if it is not a profitable deal then don't hesitate in bargaining.
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