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The Basics, Starting Out
New rifle for my son.
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<blockquote data-quote="rfd" data-source="post: 968139" data-attributes="member: 80476"><p>imo, caliber choice (form) depends on primary usage (function). the .243win is always a good choice with its overall lowered recoil, for very accurate varmint and light deer hunting. i have one and love it for exactly those reasons, rar w/swfa s/s 10x42 (just awaiting the advent of the new boyd's laminate replacement stock offering!) ...</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/mKf85UD.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>however, ime the .308win is the better longer range cartridge that increases the spectrum of game hunted and can be capable of excellent really long range accuracy. on the cheap (but GOOD), a remlin xs7vh in .308win, with its heavier barrel and adjustable trigger, and some good glass, would/could offer a good bang for the buck. and if you handload, reduced h4895 .308win loads make it easy for teens to shoot with greatly reduced recoil (trail boss loads too!). i added in a boyd's stock and swfa s/s 12x42 to mine, quite pleased ...</p><p></p><p></p><p> <img src="http://i.imgur.com/l039dlH.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rfd, post: 968139, member: 80476"] imo, caliber choice (form) depends on primary usage (function). the .243win is always a good choice with its overall lowered recoil, for very accurate varmint and light deer hunting. i have one and love it for exactly those reasons, rar w/swfa s/s 10x42 (just awaiting the advent of the new boyd's laminate replacement stock offering!) ... [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/mKf85UD.jpg[/IMG] however, ime the .308win is the better longer range cartridge that increases the spectrum of game hunted and can be capable of excellent really long range accuracy. on the cheap (but GOOD), a remlin xs7vh in .308win, with its heavier barrel and adjustable trigger, and some good glass, would/could offer a good bang for the buck. and if you handload, reduced h4895 .308win loads make it easy for teens to shoot with greatly reduced recoil (trail boss loads too!). i added in a boyd's stock and swfa s/s 12x42 to mine, quite pleased ... [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/l039dlH.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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