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I took my brother shooting the other day and he really enjoyed himself...bugger even shot the smallest group of the day. Anyway, he's all pumped about getting his license and looking at rifles.

He wants a centrefire for target shooting out to 300m; NOT hunting. I suggested a bolt action in .223...maybe a Remington varmint model or a Tikka T3 or a Savage. He might be interested in something bigger than a .223 but I'm concerned about expense cuz I don't reload. Also, he's not totally new to shooting since he was in Artillery for a few years so he's fired a few rds b/f!

Anyway, throw some advice my way! I still want him to handle a few rifles but does it sound like we're on the right track? Suggestions? :)
 
I think that is a good choice. 223 is fairly easy to sell too if he gets tired of it. ammo is reasonable.

If you are out shooting, you are on the right track.

Let us know what you decide on, but I think you are on the right track right now.
 
Personally I would go with a 22-250 it is cheap to feed not as cheap as a 223 but it is a great long range caliber. I personal love it for gophers between 300 and 400 yards :)
 
Does he want to hunt with it as well? If so, maybe .243, 6.5x55mm Mauser or .270 Winchester? (in order of increasing recoil)

The ammo is going to cost a lot more than .223 unless he gets into hand loading. CZ527 is a nice rifle too in .223 with an awesome stock trigger, though I do not like the look of the protruding magazine.
 
For just target shooting I'd get a .223 over the .22-250 unless you plan to get a Fluted Bull Bbl. Sometimes it's not much fun waiting for your rifle to cool for 15 minutes before you can fire another shot.

And of course the obligatory: "Get a nice scope. Cheap scopes are for your grandkids pellet gun. A nice glass will be the most appreciated thing about a rifle over what size hole it punches through the paper or how fast it reaches the target."
 
I think you've got the right idea by going with a 223, especially if the cost of ammo is something that you need to consider.
 
I have a Model 10 preditor hunter you can find a link to it in a post in this board if you scroll down my new rifle it's a great gun feels solid bolts nice triggers short crisp and damned light at 1.5 lbs caint wait to get it out and shoot it

it's a good gun it was at a good price would of liked the heavyer barrelbut this one will do fine plus pre camo'ed to bad i couldn't find a scope and rings that would match oh well will just paint them ones i mount them

waiting to test fire her is a long wait
 
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I consider the cost of ammo an issue. I don't consider the cost of the rifle/scope an issue; he'll spend more for quality. I think a nice Remington would fit the bill...I don't really care for them (just personal bias) but I know it's a solid/accurate platform for him and they have LOTS of options.
 
Cz527

I would highly recommend this rifle. I picked one up at the Kamloops Gun Show 1 1/2 years ago. It's the 527 Varmint in .223 cal. - laminated stock, adjustable and set trigger. Wow, what a tack driver.

I mounted a Tasco Target 8-32 x 44 Scope on it. Out of the 10 rifles I own, this one is the most impressive and the most accurate. I can shot tight groups all day long at 100 - 250 yards. And the beauty of this rifle is it like the Winchester White Box .223 ammo in 45 grain - cheap and readily available.

I would highly recommend it.
 
i like me ruger all-weather (m77, 223) i get about 4" five shot groups at 300 yards with American eagle at about 5.50 a box, as fore scope i have a leupold 3-9x40
 
For a .223 is it advantageous to have a heavy barrel and/or fluted barrel? I don't think he'll be shooting that many rounds per session. He REALLY seems to like laminated thumbhole stocks too.
 
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