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The Basics, Starting Out
Should I get a long range shooting or hunting gun or try to balance between the two?
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<blockquote data-quote="Carey Farmer" data-source="post: 3000273" data-attributes="member: 122715"><p>I would say, build the heaviest rifle you would be comfortable carrying in the field, and use that one for target shooting as well. If that rifle has too much recoil to enjoy target shooting, build another identical rifle chambered for a lower-powered cartridge.</p><p></p><p>That will allow you to develop muscle memory at the range, and then shoot that same (or an almost-identical) rifle in the field.</p><p></p><p>I shoot pretty heavy rifles, both in the field and at the range. I know some folks have a very strong preference for short / light rifles in the field, but once the rifle is slung on my shoulder, a few extra pounds doesn't really bother me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Carey Farmer, post: 3000273, member: 122715"] I would say, build the heaviest rifle you would be comfortable carrying in the field, and use that one for target shooting as well. If that rifle has too much recoil to enjoy target shooting, build another identical rifle chambered for a lower-powered cartridge. That will allow you to develop muscle memory at the range, and then shoot that same (or an almost-identical) rifle in the field. I shoot pretty heavy rifles, both in the field and at the range. I know some folks have a very strong preference for short / light rifles in the field, but once the rifle is slung on my shoulder, a few extra pounds doesn't really bother me. [/QUOTE]
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