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Best compromise for a do it all rifle
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<blockquote data-quote="IndianaMatt" data-source="post: 1371001" data-attributes="member: 103744"><p>Don, </p><p>This will be a target (plinking) and hunting rifle. No competitions to speak of. Probably a 60/40 split, target being 60. There should not be any insanely long strings of fire. </p><p></p><p>It will be used on coyotes and deer here in Indiana and if I ever have the chance I would like to have a rifle that could preform out west. I would also enjoy a prairie dog hunt someday. Most hunting shots here in Indiana will be with in 500 yards very easily. Our target range on the farm is out to 800 yards. </p><p></p><p>Barrel life is a factor to me because I do not want to worry about it. If I'm out shooting steel with the boys I don't want to feel the need to stop. I'm not saying long strings of fire. Just that if I want to throw 50 rounds down the tube this afternoon I don't need to worry about it. </p><p></p><p>I also enjoy load development. I want a rifle that I can "play" with. Try different bullets, powders, and loads. Not just to shoot but to educate myself on what works and how. </p><p></p><p>I would like to stay factory with it or at least a well known well documented wildcat. </p><p></p><p>I am starting to reload sort of. I have been reloading for my 6.5-284 at a friends house. I am planning to purchase my own equipment soon. </p><p></p><p>I want to have a rifle that gets used. I have a hand full now that all play their individual roles but a dependable quality piece is what I'm wanting. If it makes any sense I want one that I know when I grab it for whatever reason it will do the job. </p><p></p><p>I think this answers everything</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="IndianaMatt, post: 1371001, member: 103744"] Don, This will be a target (plinking) and hunting rifle. No competitions to speak of. Probably a 60/40 split, target being 60. There should not be any insanely long strings of fire. It will be used on coyotes and deer here in Indiana and if I ever have the chance I would like to have a rifle that could preform out west. I would also enjoy a prairie dog hunt someday. Most hunting shots here in Indiana will be with in 500 yards very easily. Our target range on the farm is out to 800 yards. Barrel life is a factor to me because I do not want to worry about it. If I’m out shooting steel with the boys I don’t want to feel the need to stop. I’m not saying long strings of fire. Just that if I want to throw 50 rounds down the tube this afternoon I don’t need to worry about it. I also enjoy load development. I want a rifle that I can “play” with. Try different bullets, powders, and loads. Not just to shoot but to educate myself on what works and how. I would like to stay factory with it or at least a well known well documented wildcat. I am starting to reload sort of. I have been reloading for my 6.5-284 at a friends house. I am planning to purchase my own equipment soon. I want to have a rifle that gets used. I have a hand full now that all play their individual roles but a dependable quality piece is what I’m wanting. If it makes any sense I want one that I know when I grab it for whatever reason it will do the job. I think this answers everything [/QUOTE]
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