Pond James Pond
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I'd now like some help choosing a rifle.
Calibre:
After much deliberation: .308. Best locally available and greatest choice locally in reloading components and data. Not too heavy on the old shoulder!!
Type:
Bolt action. Would like varmint/bull barrel but cost probably says "no".
Purpose:
Learning how to shoot a rifle properly.
Mainly target shooting but something with more than paper-punching energy at greater distances.
Starting with short range (50-300m), and hopefully progressing beyond (Up to 1000m).
Budget:
Small. Up to €600. For context a Savage Axis with starndard barrel is €575! Remington Model 700 VTR reduced at €890!!! (€990 reg) is an outlier purely because I like it, but probably not realistic due to price, hence not listed in the poll (everybody needs a dream). Secondhand options also available.
Additional details:
I already have a .22 bolt action and will be doing a lot of ground work on that, so no need to point out that a .22 would be the best place to start learning. I also want the CF to learn with in parallel with the onus being on the .22
Calibre:
After much deliberation: .308. Best locally available and greatest choice locally in reloading components and data. Not too heavy on the old shoulder!!
Type:
Bolt action. Would like varmint/bull barrel but cost probably says "no".
Purpose:
Learning how to shoot a rifle properly.
Mainly target shooting but something with more than paper-punching energy at greater distances.
Starting with short range (50-300m), and hopefully progressing beyond (Up to 1000m).
Budget:
Small. Up to €600. For context a Savage Axis with starndard barrel is €575! Remington Model 700 VTR reduced at €890!!! (€990 reg) is an outlier purely because I like it, but probably not realistic due to price, hence not listed in the poll (everybody needs a dream). Secondhand options also available.
Additional details:
I already have a .22 bolt action and will be doing a lot of ground work on that, so no need to point out that a .22 would be the best place to start learning. I also want the CF to learn with in parallel with the onus being on the .22
- Which would you choose and why?
- Please stick to the list. I cannot buy what is not available.
- Please list any features you find appealing useful.
- First-hand, personal experience preferable.
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