bladeracer wrote:Oldbloke wrote:22rf & 223. Both 224cal
To add to the confusion, .223 is .224" caliber, the .22LR and .22 Hornet are .223"
Rikta wrote:Just buy a big girl
duncan61 wrote:Does any one know when hornet changed from .223 to .224.I had an H/R single shot hornet that was new 10 years ago and it was .224 or are both still available.I see Sierra still make .223 calibre bullets for Hornet
duncan61 wrote:Does any one know when hornet changed from .223 to .224.I had an H/R single shot hornet that was new 10 years ago and it was .224 or are both still available.I see Sierra still make .223 calibre bullets for Hornet
bladeracer wrote:Liam wrote:Yeah thanks guys it really helped out! Any suggestions on bolt action .22lr rifles?
Ruger American Rimfire Target would be my top choice.
https://youtu.be/9s_-N_wAlxg
Tiger650 wrote:bladeracer wrote:Liam wrote:Yeah thanks guys it really helped out! Any suggestions on bolt action .22lr rifles?
Ruger American Rimfire Target would be my top choice.
https://youtu.be/9s_-N_wAlxg
The Ruger American Rimfire standard rifle [as opposed to the Target variant] has iron [non telescope] sights fitted as standard, if you are a young bloke with good eyesight it would be beneficial to learn to shoot with the irons, cost of .22 rimfire ammo will certainly help there.
Practice is essential, lots or rounds downrange with lots of thinking and analysis also, bugger practicing mistakes.
My view is that if you can learn to shoot the .22 RF competently over iron sights you will easily master the centrefire [fast and noisy] calibers.
Something worth considering is noise, the .22 RF is relatively quiet and noise is effectively part of perceived recoil, any adverse reaction to recoil will be hard to overcome, particularly if you are new to shooting.
If cost is an issue a good used 22 RF can be had for very reasonable cost and will be quiet re-salable if needed.
A good shooting coach would be invaluable, if you have a smallbore [.22 RF] range anywhere close maybe go speak to people, be aware that like any other sport there will possibly be "experts" who are not, you will work that out I am sure.
duncan61 wrote:So its a matter of finding out when you make the purchase.Not sure I would like to put a .224 down a .223 bore its only 0.0254mm but it could get stuck
grandadbushy wrote:Go to a gun shop and ask for projectiles for 223 and they will give you 224 thats all my son uses in his 223
Cheers
Oldbloke wrote:Rikta wrote:Just buy a big girl
Keep it clean mate.
Rikta wrote:Oldbloke wrote:Rikta wrote:Just buy a big girl
Keep it clean mate.
Misquote much?
bladeracer wrote:FlyingStick wrote:I started with a .223 and a 12GA Shotty. I recently bought a CZ455 which comes with the three barrels (22LR, 22WMR and 17HMR). I still look for the .223 when hunting, however the cost can be prohibitive if you're looking to just plink or have some target fun - hence me buying the CZ455 (although it's only sighted in with the 22WMR which I will use for hunting! Plan to also sight in 22LR and play around eventually). So guess it's a decision that should be based on "use".
Is there any value in these multi-barrel rifles?
How often do you use each of the barrels?
I assume you have to re-sight whenever you change them?
Do they take a few rounds to bed into place after swapping?
To me, it makes more sense to just buy three rifles in the calibers I want.
bladeracer wrote:Oldbloke wrote:22rf & 223. Both 224cal
To add to the confusion, .223 is .224" caliber, the .22LR and .22 Hornet are .223"
scoobs wrote:if your just wanting to learn while punching holes in paper targets, get a .22LR.
if you have somewhere to hunt etc, go a .223