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robierto
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Hi all. My name is Rob. I am new to the forum and have been searching for a while online for a rifle that will double as a nice target rifle and light-heavy game as well.
I will break this down so my expectancies will not be mistaken. I may be flipping coins in a wishing well on this but here goes:
I'm looking for a round heavier than a .22LR. The gun must have a decently low recoil for comfort sake and still be able to take a small south louisiana deer occasionally.
I have a .22lr marlin M60 that I've been toying with for the past few years that I only wish could hold less drop and have more knock down
I have a 7mm mag in 700 series that I really enjoy other than the hellacious kick. It is rather accurate to say the least. I only cannot for the life of my take out the turkey vultures on my land with it one for cost and two for the kick without the reward (meat LOL)
The .22lr just isn't set up to take these birds on much less an occasional coyote or boar. unless optimum shot placement would be acheived.
I'm looking into a 22-250, 204, I haven't really looked at much more than these as they seem to be in the realm of what I'm looking for. I guess basically I'm looking at something I can take along with my uncles long range target shooting and still take down a deer occasionally.
I'm loving the .243 for the trajectory, and the .204 for the friendly kick, and the 22-250 looks in the middle as far as ballistics go?Finally which gun can be outfitted with an aftermarket barrel, modified action, muzzle suppressor etc. A sniper like gun I guess. Any personal experience from this is desired!
I am aware of the barrel wear and trajectories of many rounds close to this I mainly am interested in any real experience reguarding all-around round!
I will end saying that I'm glad to learn from this forum and thanks for reading. I know I have a good bit to catch up on. Any help is tremendously appreciated,
Rob
I will break this down so my expectancies will not be mistaken. I may be flipping coins in a wishing well on this but here goes:
I'm looking for a round heavier than a .22LR. The gun must have a decently low recoil for comfort sake and still be able to take a small south louisiana deer occasionally.
I have a .22lr marlin M60 that I've been toying with for the past few years that I only wish could hold less drop and have more knock down
I have a 7mm mag in 700 series that I really enjoy other than the hellacious kick. It is rather accurate to say the least. I only cannot for the life of my take out the turkey vultures on my land with it one for cost and two for the kick without the reward (meat LOL)
The .22lr just isn't set up to take these birds on much less an occasional coyote or boar. unless optimum shot placement would be acheived.
I'm looking into a 22-250, 204, I haven't really looked at much more than these as they seem to be in the realm of what I'm looking for. I guess basically I'm looking at something I can take along with my uncles long range target shooting and still take down a deer occasionally.
I'm loving the .243 for the trajectory, and the .204 for the friendly kick, and the 22-250 looks in the middle as far as ballistics go?Finally which gun can be outfitted with an aftermarket barrel, modified action, muzzle suppressor etc. A sniper like gun I guess. Any personal experience from this is desired!
I am aware of the barrel wear and trajectories of many rounds close to this I mainly am interested in any real experience reguarding all-around round!
I will end saying that I'm glad to learn from this forum and thanks for reading. I know I have a good bit to catch up on. Any help is tremendously appreciated,
Rob