Auburn1992
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Well finally, after much debate, research, and annoyance from me asking the question over and over "Which Varmint Rifle" in this section, I picked up a new varmint/target gun; the .22-250 XR-100.
I went into Sportsman's Wharehouse today a little scared wondering if the rifle I wanted had been sold. The fear came true when I discovered all they had left was the .223 . Well, after standing there for about 5 minutes making sure they didn't just 'misplace' the one I wanted, I found my friend there behind the counter. As it turns out he had simply just set it in the back room to make sure no one bought it! What a relief! thank you dave.
I had been in the store about six or seven times before that with him being the person who waited on me. I told him I'd be by to pick it up within the week, so, like friends do, he hoarded it to himself so I could get it.
After the 15 minute background check/paper work, I finally got to take her home. Surprisingly, it weighed alot more in the box than I had thought.
Another bit of good news, that same day my brother came into the store with me to pick up a new M&P15 .223. It was the same price as a Sig 556 , which I would have chose myself, but he liked the MP15 better .
Along with the rifles, I picked up two boxes of 22-250 ammo; one of Remington jacketed hollow point (to break it in), and one of Hornady V-max 55gr.
That's not even the best part though. The store clerk invited me up to his house someday when we are free to shoot on his own private range which has up to 300 yards!
After what felt like forever, we were home and I got to inspect the rifle. Wow, what a thick barrel . The bolt is so smooth its not funny . The stock on the gun, while decent, is eventually going to be replaced by my dad who said he'll make me a custom, really nice, wood one .
Rem XR
Some of my brother's MP
One of our cartridges side by side (his is the puny .223
)
**Sorry for crappy quality (taken with a cell phone)
I went into Sportsman's Wharehouse today a little scared wondering if the rifle I wanted had been sold. The fear came true when I discovered all they had left was the .223 . Well, after standing there for about 5 minutes making sure they didn't just 'misplace' the one I wanted, I found my friend there behind the counter. As it turns out he had simply just set it in the back room to make sure no one bought it! What a relief! thank you dave.
I had been in the store about six or seven times before that with him being the person who waited on me. I told him I'd be by to pick it up within the week, so, like friends do, he hoarded it to himself so I could get it.
After the 15 minute background check/paper work, I finally got to take her home. Surprisingly, it weighed alot more in the box than I had thought.
Another bit of good news, that same day my brother came into the store with me to pick up a new M&P15 .223. It was the same price as a Sig 556 , which I would have chose myself, but he liked the MP15 better .
Along with the rifles, I picked up two boxes of 22-250 ammo; one of Remington jacketed hollow point (to break it in), and one of Hornady V-max 55gr.
That's not even the best part though. The store clerk invited me up to his house someday when we are free to shoot on his own private range which has up to 300 yards!
After what felt like forever, we were home and I got to inspect the rifle. Wow, what a thick barrel . The bolt is so smooth its not funny . The stock on the gun, while decent, is eventually going to be replaced by my dad who said he'll make me a custom, really nice, wood one .
Rem XR
Some of my brother's MP
One of our cartridges side by side (his is the puny .223
)
**Sorry for crappy quality (taken with a cell phone)
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