I'm researching on getting my first setup for practicing-up at groundhog slaying.
I'm thinking a Savage 12 FV in 223 would be good:
http://www.savagearms.com/12fv.htm
I live in farm-country in hilly western NC, so shots over 200 yards probably won't come up often. That, along with the fact that I don't handload, make the 223 seem possibly more logical for my circumstances than 22-250, plus I understand the 223 is considerably easier on the ears.
I already have a Redfield 3x-9x 40mm scope I could put on it that I hope may be OK for starts.
Your thoughts/criticisms/suggestions would be very helpful to me. Please give some guidance to a greenhorn.
Les
I'm thinking a Savage 12 FV in 223 would be good:
http://www.savagearms.com/12fv.htm
I live in farm-country in hilly western NC, so shots over 200 yards probably won't come up often. That, along with the fact that I don't handload, make the 223 seem possibly more logical for my circumstances than 22-250, plus I understand the 223 is considerably easier on the ears.
I already have a Redfield 3x-9x 40mm scope I could put on it that I hope may be OK for starts.
Your thoughts/criticisms/suggestions would be very helpful to me. Please give some guidance to a greenhorn.
Les