My first rifle
- Thread starter Kinthelt
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I don't always believe the old saying that you get what you pay for, but when it comes to target ammo from Lapua (SK), and Eley that is fairly true. The only little bit of an issue is that it costs a lot ($25+ for a box of 50) for the very best. So most slide down the quality price scale and give up a little accuracy. Eley Club is towards the bottom of the Eley scale but almost certainly will shoot better than the high velocity stuff made on this side of the pond. Others to consider would be SK (made by Lapua), Standard Plus, and Rifle Match, as well as Eley Team, and Lapua Center-X. Let price be your guide. CCI Standard Velocity is worth a box of 50 to try, as well as CCI Green Tag, if the price is reasonable.
Very nice setup you have there. I actually just ordered that rifle from Cabelas and am eagerly waiting its arrival. Did you get yours from Cabelas as well? I was hoping to find a better price than $449 but had no luck
Yep, got it from Cabela's. The alternative is to get the FXP, and head on over to Boyd's to get a replacement stock. I didn't opt for that, since I know absolutely nothing about bedding rifles into stocks.
Ive found nearly every rimfire Ive owned to be somewhat picky as far as having a favourite brand, good to load up on a few different brands, velocity and wieghts and shoot some groups. Scoop up as much as you can when you find what it really likes and if possible even from the same lot#. Cci standard is a good, relatively cheap load I've found to shoot accurately in everything I own.
Ron AKA summed it up well. Personally I would first try stuff by Lapua ( SK standard plus might do good and is reasonably priced ) or if your pockets are a bit deeper: lapua Center X. You can buy quality ammo from Hirsch Precision or Nordic Marksman. Both are great to deal with.
Gilbert
Gilbert
Congrats on the new rifle!!! Save the expensive CenterX for when you are are a more seasoned target shooter. The SK standard is a good bet for quality ammo with a reasonable price. http://www.nordicmarksman.com/SK-Standard-Plus.html Buy lots so you have a years supply! Lol
Great rifle for a starter trainer.Thats exactly the same one I started out with 2 years ago.It starts out and then gets addictive too shoot nice tiny groups.I noticed a huge differance when I stopped shooting crap ammo and fed it SK std plus.
