I have decided to get a .22 lr to start with, have already spoke to the landowner where my dad's friend has the permission and he said I could shoot on his land no problem, his land covers my dad's friends ticket and he has .22 .243 and shotguns so there shouldn't be a problem. The gun that has really caught my eye is the anschutz 1417 with the thumbhole stock, I know it's a bit more expensive than other rifles but if I buy this rifle it will do me for a lifetime.