Thread: First rifle

Im looking for a rifle, I know I want a 22lr, 223, and 308. Only thing is, because I live in Gisborne and people build houses right next to a pistol club I cant shoot/sight in a 223/308. I can only shoot a supressed 22lr. I want the 22 for plinking/practice since ive had a slight set back from joining the defence force I want to get a 22 m4 so I can get used to the M4 platform. But the 223/308 will be used for hunting. Then the 22lr M4s are around that 1 grand mark and my mate is telling me to just get a 223/308 at that price. Anyone have any ideas? ive looked at the UTAS from Delta Mike with the 22lr bolt but that would be about 5 Grand, thats rifle, sight, 22 bolt, supressor, grip and spare mags. I know that some people will have diffrent ways of counting it and you will deffently get a cheaper number, im just thinking about the long run with my plans to collect. There are some 2nd hand options out there, im just not completly sure on what my plan is. The M4 platform its an easy platform to learn so I can take my misses and dad out if I want im just a bit stuck on the whole sighting in a rifle larger than 22lr. There was a hunting club but thats been gone for some time. Any Ideas?