jennageit wrote:Hi Guys
Yep, I'm back, with more questions!
Before I forget though, I'm going back to the range tomorrow night for some more shooting. This will be shoot number 2, and I think I'm more excited about it than I was the last time. I blame you guys for that, it's 100% your fault, I refuse to take any blame. Oh, and another thing.......... Thanks! I LOVE shooting now
Okay, now for the not-so-stupid questions (given the stupid ones are the unasked ones!).
Is there a rifle out there, within my price range of $500 that will fire a mag round, a standard .22 round, plus rat shot?
Also, is there a need for the mag round? On this place, I'm not going to be able to shoot past 60 metres.
Any advice would be great.
I'm looking at:
Ruger American Rifle 22LR $450, or
Savage MK-II FV. 22LR $495
Jenna
jennageit wrote:
I'm looking at:
Ruger American Rifle 22LR $450, or
Marlin XT 22MAG LAM WOOD SPORTER $395, or
Zastava CZ99 .22 MAG BUNNY BUSTER PACKAGE $$595 (over budget),
Savage MK-II FV. 22LR $495
All prices are from Clayton Firearms website. Everyone keeps trying to talk me into buying a secondhand one, but first time around, I want new.
Thanks in advance guys.
Jenna
PS. I'll be off the painkillers soon, and relying of physio and exercise to get my back sorted out!
jennageit wrote:Oh, and I am right in blaming you guys for my addiction, and don't even dream of staging an intervention!
jennageit wrote:Thanks for all of the advice Warrigul.
I'm definitely going to have to consider the weight and how it feels. With my back issues being lower, just about anything upsets it at the moment.
I'm also going to take the advice of some of the guys that have responded to my first post. If the time comes for me to get more distance, I'll just have to "bite the bullet" so to speak, and buy a second rifle. Damn shame! lmao
Oh, and I am right in blaming you guys for my addiction, and don't even dream of staging an intervention!
Baronvonrort wrote:You are not an addict until you start reloading.
jennageit wrote:
In the meantime, I find myself watching the foxes trotting across the property and wondering if I could get it at that range lol
Oh, as far as my addiction, I wouldn't know the first thing about reloading, so when I get to that stage, I'll know I'm set! I just wonder if hubby could keep up lol
Jenna
Baronvonrort wrote:If i could only have 2 rifles it would be a 22lr and a .243 winchester,you could light load 58g projectiles and still hit harder than a 223 and it can send 8 0-90 g projectiles down for pigs/goats/small deer, if i could only have 3 it would be 22r,223,308
veep wrote:Baronvonrort wrote:If i could only have 2 rifles it would be a 22lr and a .243 winchester,you could light load 58g projectiles and still hit harder than a 223 and it can send 8 0-90 g projectiles down for pigs/goats/small deer, if i could only have 3 it would be 22r,223,308
2 rifles (22lr + .243) would rule you out for large deer here in VIC is the only problem with that.
Dunno what it is in NSW, but Sambar Red and Rusa are .270 plus. Would have to be 22lr and a 270/7mm/308 or something here for Jenna if she wants the lot.
Perfect 3 combo though - 22r, 223, 308 - One rifle perfect for every job here
jennageit wrote:I'm going to stick to foxes, rabbits and rats guys. Oh, and those devilish paper targets.
bunnybuster wrote:it is only lead and will not damage the barrel as some "experts" claim