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Posted: 7/17/2005 6:40:50 AM EDT

I am setting up a Cavalry Arms MKII Lower to use as a beginner and light recoiling AR. What would be the preferred caliber for someone to be broken into rifle shooting without scaring the bejesus out of them?

Posted: 7/17/2005 8:27:24 AM EDT

[#1]

I have to say I'm surprised this question is even up for debate. It is a universally accepted fact that .22LR is the best caliber to start of a beginning shooter with. It's the cheapest ammo by far and the has the least amount of recoil of any round save the .17HMR which is more expensive and not as readily available as the .22LR.

Posted: 7/17/2005 8:29:53 AM EDT

[#2]

.22LR would be the best choice for someone who is not familiar with firearms. Other than that, my other choice would be the 5.56. The other calibers listed might intimidate a new shooter.

Posted: 7/17/2005 9:05:51 AM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
....The other calibers listed might intimidate a new shooter.

You feel the 5.56mm recoils less than the others? I would think that it would be the heaviest. Of course, I am speaking from no expierience with the others.

Posted: 7/17/2005 9:42:32 AM EDT

[#4]

No, the recoil increases with weight. The .22LR is the best for shooters without prior firearm experience, but the 5.56mm is also very good about recoil.

Posted: 7/17/2005 10:03:18 AM EDT

[#5]

Noise is also a big factor for new shooters. Even in a cartridge with very little recoil, like the 5.56, the muzzle blast can be very intimidating. Definatly, start with the .22lr.

Posted: 7/17/2005 10:26:00 AM EDT

[#6]

.22LR you probably couidm't kick any less than that.

Posted: 7/17/2005 10:32:42 AM EDT

[#7]

.22lr

but i would just get a 10/22 or something to start em off w/

start em off on 5.56 for ARs

Posted: 7/17/2005 10:35:27 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
Quoted:
....The other calibers listed might intimidate a new shooter.

You feel the 5.56mm recoils less than the others? I would think that it would be the heaviest. Of course, I am speaking from no expierience with the others.

Out of all of those I would say the 7.62 produces the most recoil. However, even then it's not much.

Ben

Posted: 7/17/2005 10:38:48 AM EDT

[#9]

What kind of upper would it be if you were to go the 5.56 route? Carbines recoil more than most new shooters would expect. If you went with an A4, it might be better. If you were to go .22 LR, you should go with the most reliable upper you can find. Misfires could distract someone from learning fundamentals. Just my thoughts.

Posted: 7/17/2005 10:40:14 AM EDT

[#10]

Short of milatary training there's no ? .22 hopefully a single shot with a hand cocked striker w/ a spring that seems like it came from a friggn howitzer . This isnt a ? that should even come up . Join the milatary or start with a .22 no question .

Posted: 7/17/2005 11:43:35 AM EDT

[#11]

Depends, what kind of beginner are you talking about here. If its you, .223 would be fine. It's not too powerful and it's a lot of fun to shoot. If its your kids or someone like that, .22 would probably be better.

Posted: 7/17/2005 11:50:02 AM EDT

[#12]

My first Rifle was a G3 based .308 and I hated it. Damn thing was a beast. Had much more fun plinking with my friends Ruger 10/22

Posted: 7/17/2005 12:56:48 PM EDT

[#13]

i agree, start with a winchester lever action .22lr and then a ar in .223

Posted: 7/17/2005 1:01:43 PM EDT

[#14]

5.56mm is fine. .22 long rifle for 6-12 years old maybe.
For 13 yrs-adult, .223/5.56mm is fine. I wouldn't consider that "recoil". Recoil is what you get from .308, 30 06, 8mm Mauser, etc.

5.56mm produces gentle love taps.

Posted: 7/17/2005 1:12:05 PM EDT

[#15]

22lr is an inexspensive good calilber for a novice. Low recoil and very accurate.
Irregardless of a dedicated upper or any other .22 caliber rifle(i.e. 10/22) 22lr rifles are good clean fun.
Learn the fundementals and then enjoy your first AR.

Posted: 7/17/2005 1:19:44 PM EDT

[#16]

Out of the above list I would have to say 22

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