Rifles

Rifles for Sale at TC Outdoors

With a long barrel and a “rifled” bore, these guns are favored among hunters and gun enthusiasts. Rifles are known for stable flight due in part to the spiral grooves carved inside the barrel, which cause the ammunition to spin in the air after firing. Due to their power, these guns often require two hands to aim and fire properly. These guns are all-purpose guns whose versatility makes them a popular choice for many.

Originally called “rifled guns,” their ubiquity made the term “rifle” common parlance. The term rifled referred to the grooves within the rifle barrel, as opposed to other guns with a smooth bore. Nowadays, most rifles are considered any long-barreled gun with a recognizable log-shaped body.

At TC Outdoors, we’ve been serving our Statesboro neighbors as a family of gun experts for decades! We promise not only the highest quality of ammunition and rifles but a wide range of models to suit your needs and use cases.

Types of Rifles

Over the years, rifle makers have innovated new and impressive models for their guns. Nowadays, most rifles are categorized by their action type and caliber. For a gun expert, these differences matter. Here is a quick rundown of a few types you might find.

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Automatic

More colloquially known as a machine gun, automatic rifles have the quickest reload and firing rate of any other rifle, requiring only a pull of the trigger and sufficient ammo to rapidly shoot. These guns are among the most heavily regular and require significant paperwork to obtain as a civilian. However, they are not impossible to acquire. However, in most cases these guns will be more common in the hands of military or law enforcement.

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SINGLE SHOT

Unique compared to all previous listed styles, this gun is not classified by its action style, but rather its loading style. These rifles contain only one bullet at a time, held within its chamber. Reload is manual. In exchange, the gun is simplified enough that what few moving parts are within the gun rarely fail. This style can come in all previously listed styles of rifle.

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Semi-Automatic

Similar to the automatic, these rifles do not require the shooter to manually cock the gun before shooting. Instead, one only needs to press the trigger, and as long as there is sufficient ammunition, the gun will fire a single bullet. Due to their ease of use, these guns are a popular option for many interested in rifles. These guns are popular with hunters, self-defense, and those interested in sport shooting.

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BREAK Action

Otherwise known as hinge rifles, these are some of the least common style of rifles to find. These mimic a shotgun’s break-action style, in which the gun “breaks” on a hinge that allows for the shooter to open up the barrel to extract and reload. These aren’t easy to find in store, but can be a rather inexpensive option when found. These are sturdy guns so are favored by survivalists.

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Bolt action

One of the most common rifle types for hunters, these guns have a long history with gun enthusiasts worldwide. They require a manual action: You pull back a bolt to eject a spent cartridge and pull forward to chamber a new round. Some use a magazine for quick reloading, while others require the shooter to reload by hand. These rifles are much slower compared to other rifle designs, but with the trade-off that it’s a solid and steady gun that offers precision ideal for hunters.

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LEVER ACTION

Named for the lever attached to the weapon that shooters pull to chamber ammunition and expel shells, these rifles are some of the first many people think of when they image a rifle. A common choice for farmers, cowboy enthusiasts, and those interested in self-defense and vermin control, these guns are a classic for any gun enthusiast. Due to their lower precision, these guns are ideal for short-range hunting. With a slower rate of fire than other types of rifle action, you trade rapid fire for reliability. These are tough guns that can get down and dirty.

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PUMp action

While pump action is more common among shotguns, a pump action rifle can be a novel shooting experience for gun enthusiasts. These rifles use a sliding action to expend used cartridges; by pumping the forend of the gun forward and then back, the spent casing is ejected and a new round is chambered. These guns are simple and reliable, but are not ideal for those who prefer precision.

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Muzzle loader

As it says, this style of rifle loads from the muzzle of the gun. After every shot, a hunter will need to insert powder and a bullet down the front end of the barrel. These rifles are designed to emulate the classic musket style of gun which have fallen out of fashion in modern day. Due to their impracticality, these muzzle-loading rifles are more often exclusively used by gun enthusiasts or involved in historical reenactments.

What Rifle Suits Me?

If you’re a gun enthusiast, you know the answer is: All of them! However, for a quick rundown, we have a handy list for anyone to skim that’ll guide them through the basics. Keep in mind, these are only the most common uses for these guns.

Hunting

Semi-automatic
Bolt-action
Lever-action
Break-action
Pump-action

Self-Defense

Semi-automatic
Break-action
Pump-action

Recreational or Competition

Semi-automatic
Bolt-action
Lever-action
Single-shot styles

Historical Reenactment

Muzzle-loader
Lever-action

Military

Automatic

Your Statesboro Rifle Store

Choosing a rifle that suits your needs can be a daunting task! Looking for a rifle shop that has what you want can feel like a gamble. You need to know you’re choosing a high-quality and trusted gun that will last you through many years of hunting trips, recreational shooting range visits, and more.

We rotate through stock frequently, so if you’re looking for a new rifle, stop by our store to see if anything catches your eye! We’ll do our best to ensure you leave our store happy with the perfect gun for you and be there every time you need to restock your ammunition.