I'm going to get my first centerfire rifle - been a pistol shooter for a long time. It looks like a Stevens model 200 will be my choice, but I need some suggestions on what caliber to get. I love to reload \ work up loads. I like to tinker with my guns (built a 10/22 target rifle - that was fun). Most of what I'll do will be target / fun shooting - I value accuracy over power. I do not want to rule out being able to hunt with it (I live in Missouri).
From what I've found searching the forum, it sounds like a .243 might be a good caliber for me. My only concern is that I've read a couple posts about .243s wearing out the chamber / barrel sooner than other calibers. I might go to the range 6 - 8 times a year. Do I need to be concerned about the .243 and durability?
Any other considerations or suggestions?
From what I've found searching the forum, it sounds like a .243 might be a good caliber for me. My only concern is that I've read a couple posts about .243s wearing out the chamber / barrel sooner than other calibers. I might go to the range 6 - 8 times a year. Do I need to be concerned about the .243 and durability?
Any other considerations or suggestions?