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 Help buying a new rifle
#6696116
03/06/17 12:33 AM
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Matt Hejl
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Man oh man...need advice. I have a large caliber (308)...I have a banger ar15 with irons. I have a bolt 300blk. I am looking for a smaller caliber for shooting paper / possibly mid-sized game / varmint size game. I want a flat shooter. Heres whats rolling through my head. 1. Build a 223 in AR platform with heavy barrel 18"-22" with a fixed riflestock. 2. Get a mid-upper range bolt gun in .223, .243, or .22-250 I reload my own stuff, so ammo isnt a factor. I have dies and everything for above mentioned guns. This gun is intriguing to me....what do you guys think, its an exclusive: https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/products2.cfm/ID/165267also, for some reason the Mossberg MVP Preadtor always grabs my attention at the gun store. somebody sway me...lol
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Re: Help buying a new rifle
[Re: Matt Hejl]
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03/06/17 12:55 AM
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SnakeWrangler
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I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
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Re: Help buying a new rifle
[Re: Matt Hejl]
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03/06/17 01:18 AM
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syncerus
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Re: Help buying a new rifle
[Re: SnakeWrangler]
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03/06/17 01:28 AM
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el_cazador713
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Just got this Tikka T3 Varmint in 22-250, very pleased to say the least. 
Last edited by el_cazador713; 03/06/17 01:31 AM.
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Re: Help buying a new rifle
[Re: Matt Hejl]
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03/06/17 01:28 AM
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Mountain Lion
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Can't go wrong with a Tikka. I'd personally go with a .223 but .22-250 would work too. Budget for some good optics to put on it though. Oh the possibilities are exciting!
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Re: Help buying a new rifle
[Re: el_cazador713]
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03/06/17 01:30 AM
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Re: Help buying a new rifle
[Re: syncerus]
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03/06/17 01:32 AM
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Matt Hejl
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Whats a fast twist for a .243?
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Re: Help buying a new rifle
[Re: el_cazador713]
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03/06/17 01:33 AM
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Matt Hejl
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Just got this Tikka T3 Varmint in 22-250, very pleased to say the least. cost?
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Re: Help buying a new rifle
[Re: Matt Hejl]
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03/06/17 01:38 AM
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el_cazador713
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The rifle was around $850, can be found for a better price if your patient. Heck of a rifle for the price.
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Re: Help buying a new rifle
[Re: Matt Hejl]
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03/06/17 01:49 AM
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.224" cal with a 1:8, or 1:9 twist.
.223, and .22-250 are two that are never a disappointment.
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Re: Help buying a new rifle
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03/06/17 01:51 AM
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what's your budget for rifle and scope?
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Re: Help buying a new rifle
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03/06/17 02:27 AM
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Re: Help buying a new rifle
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03/06/17 02:32 AM
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I'd definitely go with option 2 based on what u have. The only thing I can add is that I really miss my 22-250 after the r Inc it into a 308. I will have another heavy barreled, varmint type 22-250 again some day and specifically to shoot a 75-85 train bullet.
I'm a dude who likes long barrels!
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Re: Help buying a new rifle
[Re: Matt Hejl]
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03/06/17 02:38 AM
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22-250 with a 1:8 twist barrel, the 75 - 80gr bullets are game changers in a 22.
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: Help buying a new rifle
[Re: Matt Hejl]
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03/06/17 03:22 AM
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Too bad Tikka's .22-250 only comes in a 14-twist. They love the 52 amax, though!
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Re: Help buying a new rifle
[Re: Matt Hejl]
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03/06/17 03:26 AM
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Re: Help buying a new rifle
[Re: Matt Hejl]
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03/06/17 03:26 AM
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kmon11
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Yup, my fast 22 is the wildcat 22-243 with a 27 inch Hart 1:8 twist.
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: Help buying a new rifle
[Re: Matt Hejl]
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03/06/17 03:27 AM
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I just went through the same predicament. I ended up with a Remington 700 in .223.
The secret to a long life is to try not to shorten it.
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Re: Help buying a new rifle
[Re: Matt Hejl]
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03/06/17 03:32 AM
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kmon11
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reticle might be a little busy on the Strike Eagle for what Buzz is looking for
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: Help buying a new rifle
[Re: Matt Hejl]
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03/06/17 11:06 AM
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syncerus
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A fast twist .243 would be 1:8 twist or similar.
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Re: Help buying a new rifle
[Re: snarkscarbine]
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03/06/17 02:24 PM
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Too bad Tikka's .22-250 only comes in a 14-twist. They love the 52 amax, though! I beg to differ. I just ordered one with an 8 twist.
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Re: Help buying a new rifle
[Re: Matt Hejl]
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03/06/17 02:32 PM
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Tikka in 6.5 creedmoor would be my choice.
I know you didn't list that caliber and technically it's not a small caliber. But for paper punching and mid-sized it's perfect. The recoil is comparable to a .243 IMO and there are several high BC bullets to chose from.
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Re: Help buying a new rifle
[Re: kmon11]
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03/06/17 02:41 PM
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22-250 with a 1:8 twist barrel, the 75 - 80gr bullets are game changers in a 22. This...
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Re: Help buying a new rifle
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03/07/17 03:21 AM
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Just got a Tikka T3x varmint in 22-250 and it is awesome! I've been using a Ruger American in 22-250 for varmint and plinking and while it was good, this Tikka has the smoothest action I've seen on a box rifle. The trigger is great as well.
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Re: Help buying a new rifle
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03/07/17 03:28 AM
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I just got a T3x Varmint in 223. Chad is going to load me up some ammo with the 75 grain Hornady BTHP bullet. Got a load working that is just one big hole at 100 yards. Gun is high quality, smooth, accurate, and can shoot a lot of rounds before it heats up. And the ammo is cheap. What's not to like?
I'm sure the 22-250 is good too. I was looking for the cheapest ammo I could get.
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