dakota.potts
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I've decided on my next rifle. I want a CZ 452 or the bigger caliber version the 527, probably in Carbine length but maybe American (I have only got to hold a carbine and it felt awesome).
I will be shooting at targets at 195 yards maximum, but probably starting at 50.
I currently have a .308 and it just kicks the crap out of me. After about 10 shots everything hurts and I start to get a flinch and tense up before I fire and most of the times I can't keep a sight picture with it. Also .308 is a dollar or more a round so we hardly ever bring it out to shoot it anymore.
We are thinking about getting into handloading so something that's reloadable would be nice if we got into that. However, I know I can go on gunbroker and find 1,000 rounds of .22 for $170 plus shipping right now.
We have two .22 rifles and I almost yearn for something that's just a little bit more.
I've never shot a .223 or a 7.62 but I am confident I can handle a .223 and just slightly less confident I can handle a 7.62 with no issues. The only reason I really even including the 7.62 is because it's a higher powered round and it's another popular offering for this particular rifle.
I also have the option of getting a .22 with a barrel that swaps out for .17 HMR but I'm not sure what this would do for me other than give me options.
The 527 rifles are a little more expensive.
I'd be shooting standing and from a bench with bags. Other positions like prone or crouching might be in my future.
What do you guys think? Reloading vs. not reloading might be a big final decision for me as it would make it more doable than trying to find and pay for ammo right now.
I will be shooting at targets at 195 yards maximum, but probably starting at 50.
I currently have a .308 and it just kicks the crap out of me. After about 10 shots everything hurts and I start to get a flinch and tense up before I fire and most of the times I can't keep a sight picture with it. Also .308 is a dollar or more a round so we hardly ever bring it out to shoot it anymore.
We are thinking about getting into handloading so something that's reloadable would be nice if we got into that. However, I know I can go on gunbroker and find 1,000 rounds of .22 for $170 plus shipping right now.
We have two .22 rifles and I almost yearn for something that's just a little bit more.
I've never shot a .223 or a 7.62 but I am confident I can handle a .223 and just slightly less confident I can handle a 7.62 with no issues. The only reason I really even including the 7.62 is because it's a higher powered round and it's another popular offering for this particular rifle.
I also have the option of getting a .22 with a barrel that swaps out for .17 HMR but I'm not sure what this would do for me other than give me options.
The 527 rifles are a little more expensive.
I'd be shooting standing and from a bench with bags. Other positions like prone or crouching might be in my future.
What do you guys think? Reloading vs. not reloading might be a big final decision for me as it would make it more doable than trying to find and pay for ammo right now.