Harrynsw wrote:SCJ429 wrote:I would say a Tikka Varmint in 223 with a 1:8 twist barrel but you already have a 223. Can you use it for what you want to do?
If you want to try reloading the 223 is great, just pick up scrap brass off the floor at the range, grab some Lee RGB dies, they are only about $30, and practice sizing. Get some Vmax for hunting and perhaps a 69 grain SMK for target work.
Hmmmm
If you want to shoot at the range, absolutely no other factory rifle and caliber will beat you, it would all come down to your ability to reload and shoot the Tikka. You need to start reloading regardless.
Of course it is not ideal for deer.