Pond James Pond
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In the not so distant future life is going to change quite dramatically. Luckily, it is something very good. ( )
But what that does mean, from my hobby’s point of view, is that the money I can devote to my shooting will drop.
So before then I’d like to make one or two final purhcases on the firearm front. After that, my spending will be on ammo, ammo components and range time: I simply won’t have the funds to readily buy any guns.
So, I have decided to go for a CZ bolt action rifle. I want the new rifle to be a CZ also for a few reasons. My existing CZ 550 Standard in .308, but that will be sold to part finance the new rifle, as well as the money that didn't go on another pistol. The rest, I'll save up.
The crucial thing now, and what I need help with from you all, is what to get that will best serve my intended uses in the long-term. Calibre choice re-evaluation is also possible, although I don’t want to go stronger than .308: plenty for me. I already have the dies for .308 reloading and would be happy to buy another, but if another calibre choice is better, I can always buy dies for it.
So far I have just been target shooting and load developing at 100m. Nothing special. However, eventually I want to start stretching my shoots as far as ranges allow here. That could mean up to a 1000m, even if my skills are no way near good enough at present. I also can’t discount ever hunting, even if right now it is not a consideration.
Given those aims, I have the CZ 550 Varmint available with a 26”. There is also the 550 American. On one sale is going for a relatively good price but has a 20” threaded barrel.
Given my ambitions, am I right to avoid that shorter barrel?
And should I reconsider calibres such as 6.5 x 55 Swedish, .223 or stick to .308?
To summarise:
But what that does mean, from my hobby’s point of view, is that the money I can devote to my shooting will drop.
So before then I’d like to make one or two final purhcases on the firearm front. After that, my spending will be on ammo, ammo components and range time: I simply won’t have the funds to readily buy any guns.
So, I have decided to go for a CZ bolt action rifle. I want the new rifle to be a CZ also for a few reasons. My existing CZ 550 Standard in .308, but that will be sold to part finance the new rifle, as well as the money that didn't go on another pistol. The rest, I'll save up.
The crucial thing now, and what I need help with from you all, is what to get that will best serve my intended uses in the long-term. Calibre choice re-evaluation is also possible, although I don’t want to go stronger than .308: plenty for me. I already have the dies for .308 reloading and would be happy to buy another, but if another calibre choice is better, I can always buy dies for it.
So far I have just been target shooting and load developing at 100m. Nothing special. However, eventually I want to start stretching my shoots as far as ranges allow here. That could mean up to a 1000m, even if my skills are no way near good enough at present. I also can’t discount ever hunting, even if right now it is not a consideration.
Given those aims, I have the CZ 550 Varmint available with a 26”. There is also the 550 American. On one sale is going for a relatively good price but has a 20” threaded barrel.
Given my ambitions, am I right to avoid that shorter barrel?
And should I reconsider calibres such as 6.5 x 55 Swedish, .223 or stick to .308?
To summarise:
- Bolt action CZ rifle
- Calibre potency equal to or less than .308 (.308 included)
- Intended use, mainly target, pushing to longer range over time
- May use for hunting but by no means sure
- My last gun buy for quite a while, so has to be a good, long-lasting choice!
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