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Create a channel Learn moreOne of my very favorite rifles is a Rem700 5R in .223. Great trainer, learn so much and is 10X as much fun 22LR that people consider a good trainer. Some nice MK262 ammo will take you to 1,000 yards while tapping steal. So much fun.Build a bad ass 223 bolt gun. Most fun you can have with your pants on.
The correct number of rifles is n+2, where n = your current number of rifles...do it.Currently have a 6.5prc, but looking to add another rifle for range/play use. Is the 6.5 too close, should I look at a 308? I don’t really need another rifle, just kinda want one.
for some of us the "real" correct number is D-1. D = the number of rifles that is one more than would cause a divorce. Remember, if mama is unhappy, everyone is unhappy. However, as gun crazy as Brenda Lea is, if I was careful my real number would probably n+3The correct number of rifles is n+2, where n = your current number of rifles...do it.
Do a 6 br. If you want easy button do a 6.5 cm. Screw the 308.
Because not reloading really limits your options. Ammo availability, expense, and whether your rifle likes it are huge obstacles. There’s only a handful of cases that have match ammo available. Most of those have major availability issues. I personally wouldn’t build a rifle to shoot factory ammo. If I did it would have to be something where the chamber design was optimized for particular match ammo.OP: which new caliber?
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Reloading is a HUGE commitment of time and money and requires a significant learning curve in order to get to get really proficient. Components are really no more or less hard to come by than factory ammo.Because not reloading really limits your options. Ammo availability, expense, and whether your rifle likes it are huge obstacles. There’s only a handful of cases that have match ammo available. Most of those have major availability issues. I personally wouldn’t build a rifle to shoot factory ammo. If I did it would have to be something where the chamber design was optimized for particular match ammo.
OP I would explore a .223 chamber using something that is somewhat readily available. Maybe PM @padom about factory fodder. He knows a bit about that case.