Looking to start rifle target shooting

Spartigus · 11-03-2007, 07:26 PM

Hey everyone
I found this forum searching on the internet, whilst looking for a firearm forum. I used to shoot .22 rim fire and .308 center fire rifles, both bolt action.

I stopped because of school, now I'm finished school and want to get back into it. I live in Sydney, Australia. There is a .22/air rifle (50 M) range and a .308 range (around 600 M - 800 M) near my house.

My question is which is better to learn with, .22 or .308 and what is a relatively cheap rifle for that caliber? I'm looking for a rifle that is cheap, reliable, bolt action, mag clip of 5 or under and can have after market items on it to improve accuracy and that type of thing.

I'm kind of new to firearms and i don't know all the terminology, but I'm willing to learn.

EDIT: I forgot to mention, also for varmint hunting

SilverRun · 11-03-2007, 10:38 PM

I would start back with the .22 and then the .308. The CZ 452 is a good .22 bolt action rifle. Remington makes a relatively inexpensive .308 bull barrel.

Good Luck

Spartigus · 11-04-2007, 01:04 AM

Thanks
Are air rifles good to start with?

billy · 11-04-2007, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Spartigus

Thanks
Are air rifles good to start with?

sure!
but i would cut to the chase and get a good .22 l.r.
the cz 452 is a wonderful rifle.
it's the best deal around i think.

savage makes a good .308 .
the 10-fp it's got a heavy barrel and is inexpensive.

Spartigus · 11-04-2007, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billy

sure!
but i would cut to the chase and get a good .22 l.r.
the cz 452 is a wonderful rifle.
it's the best deal around i think.

savage makes a good .308 .
the 10-fp it's got a heavy barrel and is inexpensive.

Thanks, i think i will get a .22. Is there a decent rifle for around 250-400 USD that is a bolt action .22?

billy · 11-04-2007, 03:30 AM

you bet!
the cz452!
can you tell i have been impressed with these firearms?
i have never heard anybody say anything bad about these things.

i paid $370 for my heavy bbl. 452 varmint and have gotten the smallest 5 shot group i have ever gotten out of any firearm.

0.042 @ 25 yds.

Spartigus · 11-04-2007, 03:46 AM

Thank you Billy, you have been a great help. In the next week or so i plan on visiting a firearm shop to see what they have. I am looking at the CZ 452, it looks very nice.

EDIT: Nice shooting by the way!

samuel · 11-04-2007, 03:48 AM

I agree with Billy,get a .22lr first.As to terminology.its all four letter words for me but altho I have a lot of them I better not print them on here.You will probably come up with your own anyway out on the range.Thats where I learned most of mine.Shooting my own reloads. sam.

Spartigus · 11-04-2007, 04:32 AM

OK thanks

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Originally Posted by samuel

As to terminology.its all four letter words for me but altho I have a lot of them I better not print them on here.You will probably come up with your own anyway out on the range.Thats where I learned most of mine.Shooting my own reloads. sam.

I am not sure what that means..... Can you please explain?

SilverRun · 11-04-2007, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Spartigus

I am not sure what that means..... Can you please explain?

I am with you on this one - I didn't get any of that! Sam - lay off the beer and try that one again!

11-03-2007, 07:26 PM	#1
Spartigus Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney, Austrlia Posts: 14	Looking to start rifle target shooting Hey everyone I found this forum searching on the internet, whilst looking for a firearm forum. I used to shoot .22 rim fire and .308 center fire rifles, both bolt action. I stopped because of school, now I'm finished school and want to get back into it. I live in Sydney, Australia. There is a .22/air rifle (50 M) range and a .308 range (around 600 M - 800 M) near my house. My question is which is better to learn with, .22 or .308 and what is a relatively cheap rifle for that caliber? I'm looking for a rifle that is cheap, reliable, bolt action, mag clip of 5 or under and can have after market items on it to improve accuracy and that type of thing. I'm kind of new to firearms and i don't know all the terminology, but I'm willing to learn. EDIT: I forgot to mention, also for varmint hunting Last edited by Spartigus; 11-04-2007 at 01:18 AM. Reason: Forgot to mention something

11-04-2007, 03:30 AM	#6
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 11,929 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 145	you bet! the cz452! can you tell i have been impressed with these firearms? i have never heard anybody say anything bad about these things. i paid $370 for my heavy bbl. 452 varmint and have gotten the smallest 5 shot group i have ever gotten out of any firearm. 0.042 @ 25 yds. __________________ internet yards and real yards are completely different units of measure. Last edited by billy; 11-04-2007 at 03:33 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

11-03-2007, 10:38 PM	#2
SilverRun Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AL Posts: 1,661	I would start back with the .22 and then the .308. The CZ 452 is a good .22 bolt action rifle. Remington makes a relatively inexpensive .308 bull barrel. Good Luck

11-04-2007, 01:04 AM	#3
Spartigus Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney, Austrlia Posts: 14	Thanks Are air rifles good to start with?

11-04-2007, 03:46 AM	#7
Spartigus Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney, Austrlia Posts: 14	Thank you Billy, you have been a great help. In the next week or so i plan on visiting a firearm shop to see what they have. I am looking at the CZ 452, it looks very nice. EDIT: Nice shooting by the way!

11-04-2007, 03:48 AM	#8
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,087	I agree with Billy,get a .22lr first.As to terminology.its all four letter words for me but altho I have a lot of them I better not print them on here.You will probably come up with your own anyway out on the range.Thats where I learned most of mine.Shooting my own reloads. sam.