Kestryll
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Okay, looking for opinions, advice and thoughts.
I am contemplating a new rifle but am not sure which one I want.
Right now I am looking at one of four rifles, well three rifles and one of them in two calibers.
I know someone will ask, "What are you planning to use it for?" Good question, I'm not sure.
I already have a .22 for plinking, a Mossy 500 for HD, a Mini-14 for casual targets and short to medium interpersonal relationships and a modified Mosin M44'pseudo-scout' rifle. I guess what I kind of want is a medium to long range accurate rifle.
These are the rifles and what I see as their strong points:
Stevens 200 in .223: Seems to be a nice well built bolt action, from what I've heard they are pretty accurate as well. I like the idea of using the same caliber as my Mini, don't have to stockpile another caliber.
Stevens 200 in .308: Same as above but in a larger caliber that seems to be more versatile however it is a new caliber.
Ishapore 2A in.308: Standard caliber, easily available ammo, I've heard the action is very fast and smooth on these and I can get it with my C&R shipped to my door. Down side is it would cost than just the purchase price to set it up like I'd want it.
Yugo SKS in 7.62x39: Not really a long range rifle but I could use it for short to medium and work on the Mini for longer reach. Yes it can be done with a Mini. The main draw of the SKS is the low price, ample available ammo and the C&R ease of purchase.
This will likely be my only rifle purchase for this year, as the guesthouse needs major repairs so my spending will be limited.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
I am contemplating a new rifle but am not sure which one I want.
Right now I am looking at one of four rifles, well three rifles and one of them in two calibers.
I know someone will ask, "What are you planning to use it for?" Good question, I'm not sure.
I already have a .22 for plinking, a Mossy 500 for HD, a Mini-14 for casual targets and short to medium interpersonal relationships and a modified Mosin M44'pseudo-scout' rifle. I guess what I kind of want is a medium to long range accurate rifle.
These are the rifles and what I see as their strong points:
Stevens 200 in .223: Seems to be a nice well built bolt action, from what I've heard they are pretty accurate as well. I like the idea of using the same caliber as my Mini, don't have to stockpile another caliber.
Stevens 200 in .308: Same as above but in a larger caliber that seems to be more versatile however it is a new caliber.
Ishapore 2A in.308: Standard caliber, easily available ammo, I've heard the action is very fast and smooth on these and I can get it with my C&R shipped to my door. Down side is it would cost than just the purchase price to set it up like I'd want it.
Yugo SKS in 7.62x39: Not really a long range rifle but I could use it for short to medium and work on the Mini for longer reach. Yes it can be done with a Mini. The main draw of the SKS is the low price, ample available ammo and the C&R ease of purchase.
This will likely be my only rifle purchase for this year, as the guesthouse needs major repairs so my spending will be limited.
Any thoughts or suggestions?