what kind of caliber for precision shooting?

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Interested in precision shooting, and starting to look around for a firearm that will do some precision shooting. just some questions though;
1) What calibre is best suited for precision? Centre-fire most likely, but what calibre? I was thinking .223, correct me if there's something with a flatter trajectory.
2) Any recommendations for firearms?

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I went with .223 Rem because there is a wide variety of components available and a wealth of knowledge online about reloading this cartridge. Furthermore, it's cheaper to shoot than many other calibers that are commonly used in precision shooting applications such as .308 Win.

The most apparent drawbacks are that lighter bullets and a limited powder capacity that make hitting targets at very long ranges quite an affair - although not impossible!
 
Depends on the distance you want to shoot. Quality air rifles are probably the most accurate firearms you can buy. I agree with looking at .223 for cost and fun.
 
sunray said:
Hi. What kind of precision shooting? Target or varmint hunting? Your budget will matter too.
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a bit of both i'd guess. (hoping to do my hunters ed in a year or so.) probably would be able to do $500 w/o taxes and whatnot.

as for distance, i'll probably start at 80 yards, and hopefully make my way up to 100
 
djmay71 said:
a bit of both i'd guess. (hoping to do my hunters ed in a year or so.) probably would be able to do $500 w/o taxes and whatnot.

as for distance, i'll probably start at 80 yards, and hopefully make my way up to 100
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I think I smell a troll.
 
KDX said:
I think I smell a troll.
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I think he's just a kid asking some questions..

If it's going to be your first time shooting and 100 yards is your max distance you plan to shoot at, I would recommend a .22 LR. I've seen a CZ 452 American put 3 into a penny at 100 yards with the right guy behind it..
 
At 100 yards or less, a .22lr is the way to go without a doubt.

+1 for the CZ 452, preferably the Varmint variation that can be had from Frontier Firearms for $560 w/ free shipping.
 
I will be using my Savage 93 MkII in 22LR as a trainer for FTR and sim shooting out to 900yds. You can see pics on my website but the base rifle cost $270 at WSS.

The rimfire is one of the best trainers for LR precision shooting. Costs are lowest of any option AND it is very unforgiving to sloppy shooting. With quality match ammo, you can simulate the wind drift and accuracy of a center fire rifle and you don't need long ranges to do this.

My rifle will have a similar set up with optics, bipod, etc so that I am doing the same thing with my rimfire as I would with my 223. 1/10 the cost to shoot and way easier to get practise time.

Once you have learnt shooting and wind reading skills, it can be applied to any boomer your likes and budget can afford.

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=488108

My inspiration - contact kombayotch for info, targets, set up, etc. It is seriously addictive and great practise.

And I can do it on my lunch break.....

Jerry
 
djmay71 said:
a bit of both i'd guess. (hoping to do my hunters ed in a year or so.) probably would be able to do $500 w/o taxes and whatnot.

as for distance, i'll probably start at 80 yards, and hopefully make my way up to 100
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Get something along the lines of a Savage MarkII, a decent set of optics (maybe around 4-12x or 5-15x). Also get a bi-pod or sand bags to use as a rest. At around $300 for the rifle, $200 on optics, $50 for a bi-pod/sand bags, you should be able to get in to the rim fire shooting game with a decent setup.

Get some decent ammo too, Eley Club or Target can be bought for ~$6-7/box of 50. I'd start at 50 yards and move out to 100 as your ability improves.

Groups like this can be easily done with enough practice.

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Only at 50 yards, but done using cheap Blazer ammo from Canadian Tire. The grouping is .45" center to center, and the rifle used was a Marlin 925.
 
For a centerfire I would suggest you look at the Savage LRPV and Target models. Cartridges:

Short Range: .223,

Short-Medium Range: 6BR Norma 12 twist

Medium-Long Range: 6BR Norma 8 twist

Long Range: 6.5x284
 
6mm BR Norma.

the single most accurate centerfire cartridge made for shooting past 200 yards, and will be competitive from 100 yards to 1000 yards with 105-107 grain bullets.

End of discussion.
 
rimfire it is then- Savage MkII? or are there some others I should look into? I know that Marlin has stopped making the 925 and will be replacing it with another...
 
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