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223 Varmint rifle, build or buy??
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<blockquote data-quote="benchracer" data-source="post: 1283165" data-attributes="member: 22069"><p>I agree with your choice of .223 for a training rifle and small game rifle. I don't have direct experience with the Tikka rifles, but have heard a lot of good things about them over a period of several years. A factory .223 with an 8 twist is a very versatile rifle, within its limits. Out to 600 yards, even a factory .223 is an excellent paper puncher. It is not, however, a realistic 600 yard coyote rifle. Neither is it a 1000 yard target rifle, which is a much more specialized (read custom) rig.</p><p></p><p>The factory Tikka will serve you well for small game, using Calhoon loads. It will do well as a target/training rifle and as a varmint/predator rifle out to moderate distances. The second rifle you mention should be chosen with predators and larger game at long range in mind.</p><p></p><p>Given that you are a self-described novice, I believe the factory .223 is a good place to start. It offers a combination of virtues that will be helpful as you develop and hone your marksmanship and handloading skills.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="benchracer, post: 1283165, member: 22069"] I agree with your choice of .223 for a training rifle and small game rifle. I don't have direct experience with the Tikka rifles, but have heard a lot of good things about them over a period of several years. A factory .223 with an 8 twist is a very versatile rifle, within its limits. Out to 600 yards, even a factory .223 is an excellent paper puncher. It is not, however, a realistic 600 yard coyote rifle. Neither is it a 1000 yard target rifle, which is a much more specialized (read custom) rig. The factory Tikka will serve you well for small game, using Calhoon loads. It will do well as a target/training rifle and as a varmint/predator rifle out to moderate distances. The second rifle you mention should be chosen with predators and larger game at long range in mind. Given that you are a self-described novice, I believe the factory .223 is a good place to start. It offers a combination of virtues that will be helpful as you develop and hone your marksmanship and handloading skills. [/QUOTE]
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