Way to go Rich! As for rifle questions, there are a lot of "Gun" folks here that can get you started on the right track. BUT, bottom line, IF you can, handle them before you buy them and make it YOUR choice base on research and feel. But go with either a .223 (5.56mm) or a .308 (7.62mm). And for a shotgun, 12ga would be the most logical way to go.

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