Kurnal wrote:Brief update. Thanks heaps to everyone for replying.
Spent a few hours in the car today and had a bit of an epiphany. I think I am suffering paralysis by analysis. So much info available it was doing my head in.
Who am I kidding. Haven’t shot much for 25 years. As if I am going to know the difference between all these options.
Tikka v Lithgow v Howa v others. Talk about overthink it. Also, who knows how i’ll end up actually using it, range v hunting %.
I’m buying a Lithgow. I like Aussie made and my sons recently joined the army. I like that they make his weapon. I’ll take advice on the scope from the LGS and buy the best my budget allows. Buying it from regional nsw. I’m lucky enough to travel around with work. Happy to support the regional towns.
Then i’ll go shoot it !!
Thanks again everyone.
Kurnal,
the Lithgow LA102 is a fine rifle indeed. I am lucky to have owned one in 308 Win as well as having owned many Howa's and Tikka's. All three are excellent rifles .
It will pay to check the twist rate on the current LA102 in 223 and match your ammunition accordingly. But personally the 223 is suited to 50-55 grain projectiles and with these you cant go far wrong.
Scope - but a fixed power 8x56 .........Hawke make one in the Endurance line with a nice illuminated reticle - for around $500 or so.
C.