Hey guys,
I'm still new to this forum, but I've been a firearm owner for a few years now. Here is my story real quick: I own 12 ga, 22lr and used to own an SKS.
Looking to either get another SKS or get a precision centerfire bolt gun in either .223, .308 or 7.62x39. Goal being target shooting only.
Here are my issues:
1) Range limitations are maximum 200 yards, so no long range available
2) Steel-core ammo banned in the area, so no cheap surplus allowed (when I owned the SKS, surplus was still allowed)
I'm leaning towards a heavy barrel .223 rifle in this scenario. I was considering the SKS again, but in this new reality I'd be shooting $1.40/round on average. Not sure if it's worth it, given that I can spend that on either bulk .223 ammo or precision match ammo which comes to the same price.
What are your thoughts?
Thanks in advance!
Edit: I know the SKS isn't a precision rifle by any means. It would have been used for plinking if selected
I'm still new to this forum, but I've been a firearm owner for a few years now. Here is my story real quick: I own 12 ga, 22lr and used to own an SKS.
Looking to either get another SKS or get a precision centerfire bolt gun in either .223, .308 or 7.62x39. Goal being target shooting only.
Here are my issues:
1) Range limitations are maximum 200 yards, so no long range available
2) Steel-core ammo banned in the area, so no cheap surplus allowed (when I owned the SKS, surplus was still allowed)
I'm leaning towards a heavy barrel .223 rifle in this scenario. I was considering the SKS again, but in this new reality I'd be shooting $1.40/round on average. Not sure if it's worth it, given that I can spend that on either bulk .223 ammo or precision match ammo which comes to the same price.
What are your thoughts?
Thanks in advance!
Edit: I know the SKS isn't a precision rifle by any means. It would have been used for plinking if selected
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