I'm ready to buy. I know the make and model I want, I just can't decide on caliber. I've been told (by long time shooter and club member) to buy 6NBR. The problem is, for some reason that caliber is over $200 more to buy the gun and of course the ammo is twice as expensive as .223. I will be reloading at some point but not at the beginning. I'm sure some of you have deliberated this. I guess the question is, how much more accurate is 6NBR then .223? This gun will be used solely for Groundhog matches at 100/200 yds. Thanks for replying to my rookie question. By the way I'm 72 and cost is important.
New guy, caliber question
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CMaier
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depends on the size of your target.
at short range, 223 is fine with hand loaded ammo, tuned for
the rifle. never shot any factory 223 ammo.
same for 6br...hand loaded ammo is great.
a lot depends on the twist.
you need to tells more about each rifle, and your target.
at short range, 223 is fine with hand loaded ammo, tuned for
the rifle. never shot any factory 223 ammo.
same for 6br...hand loaded ammo is great.
a lot depends on the twist.
you need to tells more about each rifle, and your target.
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CMaier
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at 100/200 i would shoot 50-55 vmax
if windy maybe heavier like a 68/69.
75 vmax maybe too long for a 1/9.
you will have to try and see.
223 should do well with
QUALITY AMMO.
if windy maybe heavier like a 68/69.
75 vmax maybe too long for a 1/9.
you will have to try and see.
223 should do well with
QUALITY AMMO.
groundhog matches
GK -
Howdy !
Factory ammo being as $$$ as it can be, perhaps the " point " at which you start reloading is..... now ?
Loading your own is one avenue towards controlling shooting costs, and also towards finding/developing the most accurate loads.
It's a matter of keeping a handle on cost invested in the reloading gear.
With regards,
357Mag
GK -
Howdy !
Factory ammo being as $$$ as it can be, perhaps the " point " at which you start reloading is..... now ?
Loading your own is one avenue towards controlling shooting costs, and also towards finding/developing the most accurate loads.
It's a matter of keeping a handle on cost invested in the reloading gear.
With regards,
357Mag
Several more things to consider
The best shooters at your club can recommend front and rear bag options as they are just as important as the rifle and bullet selection. You will need a 36x scope to see bullet strikes at 200 yds on the small goundhog targets without having to buy an expensive spotting scope. Both the Weaver T36 or Sightron 36x are excellent scopes for the money <$400. At my club shoots one needs to be able to produce sub 1/2 moa 5 shot groups consistently to be competitive. Good luck.
Rich
The best shooters at your club can recommend front and rear bag options as they are just as important as the rifle and bullet selection. You will need a 36x scope to see bullet strikes at 200 yds on the small goundhog targets without having to buy an expensive spotting scope. Both the Weaver T36 or Sightron 36x are excellent scopes for the money <$400. At my club shoots one needs to be able to produce sub 1/2 moa 5 shot groups consistently to be competitive. Good luck.
Rich
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CMaier
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you said money was a concern, so now the bad news.
you need to spend money on quality optics to get the full benefit of the rifle.
you need a quality front rest and rear bag to get full benefit of the rifle.
having been a member of the buy cheap and move up club, i can tell you
do not do it. buy 1st quality the first time.
a heavy front rest will allow repeated shots, a light rest will move.
honestly you could have spent less on the rifle, and with the right support equipment
been ahead of the game.
esp if this is a used rifle.
you need to spend money on quality optics to get the full benefit of the rifle.
you need a quality front rest and rear bag to get full benefit of the rifle.
having been a member of the buy cheap and move up club, i can tell you
do not do it. buy 1st quality the first time.
a heavy front rest will allow repeated shots, a light rest will move.
honestly you could have spent less on the rifle, and with the right support equipment
been ahead of the game.
esp if this is a used rifle.
Funny thing
how someone starts shooting one format, then begins to expand their disciplines. If someone is going with one gun, it best be adaptable to many situations. imho.
how someone starts shooting one format, then begins to expand their disciplines. If someone is going with one gun, it best be adaptable to many situations. imho.