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The Basics, Starting Out
First LR rifle, sub $700 suggestions.
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<blockquote data-quote="Yogi" data-source="post: 90525" data-attributes="member: 3102"><p>This is an interesting thread. Alot of good info. If I could add something to your last post. With your eyes I would consider a NIKON scope 50MM so you get maximum light to assist you with your site issues. I bought a used 6X- 20Xpower NIKON in 50MM and it is a fantastic scope, although you could probably get away with less magnification. I also second the 243 recommendation or stay with the 308 that you first starting writing about. 243 ammo is cheap. and you can get 308 ammo very inexpensively. The rarer calibers result in truly major costs for ammo. It is v. surprising how expensive the bullets can get. Also, why are you buying NEW? You can get some great bargains used! I would look for a previously owned rifle. I have bought ten such rifles in the past 24 months and I have been delighted with every one of them and I saved a BUNDLE! I bought 3 remingtons all for $300 to $400 each, while their list price new would be closer to $600 or even $740 for just ONE.</p><p></p><p>But the scope issue is one I think you will be happy to learn about NOW rather than after you buy. Look at the NIKON 50MM scopes (or some others but in my experience stay away from SIMMONS). A good 50MM scope WILL help YOU see better.</p><p></p><p>Enjoy the hunt for the right rifle and scope. It is quite fun in itself!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Yogi, post: 90525, member: 3102"] This is an interesting thread. Alot of good info. If I could add something to your last post. With your eyes I would consider a NIKON scope 50MM so you get maximum light to assist you with your site issues. I bought a used 6X- 20Xpower NIKON in 50MM and it is a fantastic scope, although you could probably get away with less magnification. I also second the 243 recommendation or stay with the 308 that you first starting writing about. 243 ammo is cheap. and you can get 308 ammo very inexpensively. The rarer calibers result in truly major costs for ammo. It is v. surprising how expensive the bullets can get. Also, why are you buying NEW? You can get some great bargains used! I would look for a previously owned rifle. I have bought ten such rifles in the past 24 months and I have been delighted with every one of them and I saved a BUNDLE! I bought 3 remingtons all for $300 to $400 each, while their list price new would be closer to $600 or even $740 for just ONE. But the scope issue is one I think you will be happy to learn about NOW rather than after you buy. Look at the NIKON 50MM scopes (or some others but in my experience stay away from SIMMONS). A good 50MM scope WILL help YOU see better. Enjoy the hunt for the right rifle and scope. It is quite fun in itself! [/QUOTE]
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