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A relaxing self-care day at the range can work wonders, relieving tension and providing an opportunity to practice shooting without the stress of shot timers or high-pressure drills. Consider one of these perfect plinkers for your next outing and remember, sometimes shooting is just about having fun.
Any firearm that is fun to shoot and uses affordable ammo can make a great plinker. The following are some of our favorite guns to shoot when we just want to mag dump and let off some steam by throwing rounds at some steel targets down range.
With magazines and ammunition universally available, the AR-15 is a solid choice for an afternoon of plinking by yourself or alongside friends. Few things are as satisfying as unloading a full 30-round mag in mere seconds and even the most basic AR-platform rifle will have minimal felt recoil, making for a pleasantly exhilarating shooting experience.
Bonus Tip: Add a CMMG Retro Style .22 LR conversion kit so you can have all the fun at a fraction of the cost.
Kel-Tec's CP33 is a modern take on the .22 LR target pistol, with a 33-round quad stacked magazine and ambidextrous thumb safety. This pistol features a threaded barrel and a Picatinny top rail for mounting the optic of your choice, and the dust cover has an integral M-LOK slot - allowing you to attach a light or laser for more accurate shooting in low-light conditions.
Of course, we also have to include the original plinking pistol on our list: the Browning Buckmark in .22 LR. The updated Contour model ships with several upgrades from the factory, including a contoured stainless steel barrel and the incredibly ergonomic Ultragrip RX ambi grip. A full-length scope base provides plenty of room to run a precision optic, further enhancing the already impressive accuracy of this handgun.
The Ruger 10/22 is an iconic American rifle that we are intimately familiar with here at Classic Firearms. Many of us learned the fundamentals of marksmanship using a 10/22 back in the day, and in 2023 it's still an excellent gun to take out to the range for some target practice. This particular model features a Samson folding stock - perfect for stowing in a range bag or in the back of a pickup truck.
While we're on the topic of famous firearms, few handguns rival the 1911 pistol's enduring legacy and undeniable cool factor. The 9mm variants are especially nice to shoot since the full metal frame and slide absorb most of the felt recoil, making for an insanely soft-shooting and precise handgun. Plus, a well-made 1911 is always guaranteed to turn heads at the range.
Picking up a Micro Galil is a surefire way to have an unforgettable day of shooting fun with your friends and family. These pistols are chambered in .223 / 5.56 NATO and utilizes a 35-round steel magazine, offering the perfect balance of firepower and shootability. Best of all, they ship with a cleaning kit and a Savior range bag from the factory.
Great plinkers can also be found in those pistols, rifles, and shotguns that provide the best all-around value for shooters. Discover our picks for the top 5 best guns for the money in 2023 by watching our video with Clint and Matt below!
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