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<blockquote data-quote="bcjammerx" data-source="post: 216108" data-attributes="member: 12031"><p>grit, Varminator 911, James Jones,roninflag, I can't thank you all enough...500% helpfull!! Thanks!</p><p></p><p>I was leaning towards the 308 already for my first rounder out of the box and shoot caliber rifle.</p><p></p><p>More info on my rifle...made in new haven model 94 winchester 30-30, traditional</p><p></p><p>I took my 30-30 out with some winchester 30-30 rounds 170 grain power points, set the rear sites up to its MAX and it was zeroed at about 105 yards...<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite9" alt=":eek:" title="Eek! :eek:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":eek:" />...MAXED out the metal sites and was hitting EXACTLY what I aimed at...at about 105 yards. I wasn't sure how long the barrel was but it looked WAY too short for long range. Just did some research and it's only 20"...HA HA...didn't have time to actually measure it myself today.</p><p></p><p>.22LR is still fun to try and shoot long distances...I'm always pleased with how accurate it is...I'll post what .22LR it is, I didn't even look while i was out there today <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" /> I shot, changed the sites...then realized i was about to be late for work...</p><p></p><p>Course I'll be using a scope so the sites don't matter, I just find that interesting.</p><p></p><p>It has that steel plate affixed to the wooden butt so changing that would help the recoil.</p><p></p><p>And correct, I won't be loading my own ammo for a while, LOT more I'll need to learn before that <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>And to answer the last question I'm just shooting at targets, in Texas, I live in North East Texas. But even though I'm only shooting at targets I'd like to shoot a round that is capable of a kill at whatever range I'm shooting. </p><p></p><p>I know for just target practice I could just use a varmint round, but I think I'll be happier with the modest .308 caliber rifle and decent scope...well for now any way <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p></p><p>And the remington 700, winchester 70, and savage models were on the top of my list due to availability and cheap(er) price in comparison...even the ones around 600 retail are very good.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for helping make my decision, now I will try and figure out what 308 caliber rifle I'll get...shouldn't be a hard choice...then the scope...oh geez...</p><p></p><p>I'm going to start out for 500 yards so I'll try and get a scope for that range.</p><p></p><p>Thanks again all!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bcjammerx, post: 216108, member: 12031"] grit, Varminator 911, James Jones,roninflag, I can't thank you all enough...500% helpfull!! Thanks! I was leaning towards the 308 already for my first rounder out of the box and shoot caliber rifle. More info on my rifle...made in new haven model 94 winchester 30-30, traditional I took my 30-30 out with some winchester 30-30 rounds 170 grain power points, set the rear sites up to its MAX and it was zeroed at about 105 yards...:eek:...MAXED out the metal sites and was hitting EXACTLY what I aimed at...at about 105 yards. I wasn't sure how long the barrel was but it looked WAY too short for long range. Just did some research and it's only 20"...HA HA...didn't have time to actually measure it myself today. .22LR is still fun to try and shoot long distances...I'm always pleased with how accurate it is...I'll post what .22LR it is, I didn't even look while i was out there today :rolleyes: I shot, changed the sites...then realized i was about to be late for work... Course I'll be using a scope so the sites don't matter, I just find that interesting. It has that steel plate affixed to the wooden butt so changing that would help the recoil. And correct, I won't be loading my own ammo for a while, LOT more I'll need to learn before that ;) And to answer the last question I'm just shooting at targets, in Texas, I live in North East Texas. But even though I'm only shooting at targets I'd like to shoot a round that is capable of a kill at whatever range I'm shooting. I know for just target practice I could just use a varmint round, but I think I'll be happier with the modest .308 caliber rifle and decent scope...well for now any way :D And the remington 700, winchester 70, and savage models were on the top of my list due to availability and cheap(er) price in comparison...even the ones around 600 retail are very good. Thanks for helping make my decision, now I will try and figure out what 308 caliber rifle I'll get...shouldn't be a hard choice...then the scope...oh geez... I'm going to start out for 500 yards so I'll try and get a scope for that range. Thanks again all! [/QUOTE]
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