Sebastian the Ibis
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I want to get an accurate scoped rifle set-up for paper punching, and the longest ranges within a couple of hours of me are only 100 yds. I am thinking a Savage in 17hmr is what I need, but I am open to suggestions. I have no idea what scope to get.
Since I am limited to 100 yds., I don’t see any reason to get a .308, 6.5 x ?? or even a .223. On the flip side 100 yds is a little much for a .22. I plan on going to the range and shooting about 50 slow well aimed shots with this rifle – not dumping mags, so the price difference compared to .22 is not significant, but it is for centerfire. Savage seems to have the best reputation for cheap accuracy.
As for scopes, I have no idea. I love iron sights, and have not used a scoped rifle in 10 years since I pulled the scope of my bb gun and tossed it in the trash in disgust. My goal for this rifle is to acquaint myself with using a scope, and maintaining its zero. I was thinking of getting a Bushnell 3200 or Vortex with the heaviest rings I can find. However, I am not sure if this is overkill for a 100 yd. rifle.
What say you THR brain trust? Does anyone have a similar set-up?
Since I am limited to 100 yds., I don’t see any reason to get a .308, 6.5 x ?? or even a .223. On the flip side 100 yds is a little much for a .22. I plan on going to the range and shooting about 50 slow well aimed shots with this rifle – not dumping mags, so the price difference compared to .22 is not significant, but it is for centerfire. Savage seems to have the best reputation for cheap accuracy.
As for scopes, I have no idea. I love iron sights, and have not used a scoped rifle in 10 years since I pulled the scope of my bb gun and tossed it in the trash in disgust. My goal for this rifle is to acquaint myself with using a scope, and maintaining its zero. I was thinking of getting a Bushnell 3200 or Vortex with the heaviest rings I can find. However, I am not sure if this is overkill for a 100 yd. rifle.
What say you THR brain trust? Does anyone have a similar set-up?