So apparently my PAL is on it's way, so I am getting my shopping list together. I haven't fired a rifle in 20 years (old Ljungman semi-automatic rifle Ag m/42B), and no plans for hunting in the immediate future. Mostly range shooting, and will take them camping in the backwoods. I have done a fair bit of research and know what I am after.
For fun and learning to shoot a Remington 597 HB. From what I've seen most of the jam issues were with the older stock magazines, and new steel box clips are pretty good. But I plan on grabbing a couple 30 round clips, which I will probably use at 25 to avoid fails. I like the open when empty empty feature, and I just like the look of the rifle. I also understand that breaking it down for cleaning is a pain with the dual rods. I'm pretty sold on it, but I will see in person if it's good fit for me.
For glass I did alot of reading on the price range that roughly matches the rifles cost, I have settled on nikon. I am a nikon camera guy and have a fair investment in nikon glass, and I have never had any issues(plus I like the Spot On feature). I have a couple budget lenses and couple pro, all are strong after years of mostly outdoor and fairly rough use. The prostaff II 3-9x40 BDC looks like a good fit, and it's under $200. I don't know if I need anymore scope than that, I do like the 3-9x50. However, I don't know how much low light shooting I will be doing for the extra $130. I am going to order it directly from nikons as the prices seem competitive. But the gun and the clips and some ammo I want to get from a certain local retailer that has an upcoming sale. I was going to get a bucket of bullets, but have read that the fail rate is pretty high and people complained about grouping. So I'm thinking a box of 40gr cci and a box of 36gr federals to start with.
The other gun is a bit more of a pain as it is no longer made, Rossi Ranchhand 44 or 45 LC. I won't bother trying to justify it, but in the end it's what I want. I don't like the Henry version ascetically as much and I don't like the tube feed. A local shop has a used chiappa model mares leg that is a similar price as a rossi I've found online, but it has a full stock on it. If I could find an original stock and swap between as I wanted that would be tempting. I haven't looked to see how challenging that would be yet. The rossi I found is in Ont at a dealer, and they will ship. the chiappa is hundreds cheaper than new and the rossi is hundreds more, so they meet in the middle.
I have to see which range I am going to, and then I will probably hire an instructor for my first time out. I would like to start off with a good foundation. I did my course with K&K Firearm Training in Cloverdale, Kent and Stu were both good and Stu does the lessons thing. So I might try set that up.
That's where I'm at, waiting on the mail and a sale.
For fun and learning to shoot a Remington 597 HB. From what I've seen most of the jam issues were with the older stock magazines, and new steel box clips are pretty good. But I plan on grabbing a couple 30 round clips, which I will probably use at 25 to avoid fails. I like the open when empty empty feature, and I just like the look of the rifle. I also understand that breaking it down for cleaning is a pain with the dual rods. I'm pretty sold on it, but I will see in person if it's good fit for me.
For glass I did alot of reading on the price range that roughly matches the rifles cost, I have settled on nikon. I am a nikon camera guy and have a fair investment in nikon glass, and I have never had any issues(plus I like the Spot On feature). I have a couple budget lenses and couple pro, all are strong after years of mostly outdoor and fairly rough use. The prostaff II 3-9x40 BDC looks like a good fit, and it's under $200. I don't know if I need anymore scope than that, I do like the 3-9x50. However, I don't know how much low light shooting I will be doing for the extra $130. I am going to order it directly from nikons as the prices seem competitive. But the gun and the clips and some ammo I want to get from a certain local retailer that has an upcoming sale. I was going to get a bucket of bullets, but have read that the fail rate is pretty high and people complained about grouping. So I'm thinking a box of 40gr cci and a box of 36gr federals to start with.
The other gun is a bit more of a pain as it is no longer made, Rossi Ranchhand 44 or 45 LC. I won't bother trying to justify it, but in the end it's what I want. I don't like the Henry version ascetically as much and I don't like the tube feed. A local shop has a used chiappa model mares leg that is a similar price as a rossi I've found online, but it has a full stock on it. If I could find an original stock and swap between as I wanted that would be tempting. I haven't looked to see how challenging that would be yet. The rossi I found is in Ont at a dealer, and they will ship. the chiappa is hundreds cheaper than new and the rossi is hundreds more, so they meet in the middle.
I have to see which range I am going to, and then I will probably hire an instructor for my first time out. I would like to start off with a good foundation. I did my course with K&K Firearm Training in Cloverdale, Kent and Stu were both good and Stu does the lessons thing. So I might try set that up.
That's where I'm at, waiting on the mail and a sale.
