Hey guys,
Call me a purist, but I've always enjoyed operating a bolt action rifle over a semi-automatic. It, to me, just feels more engaging and fun.
I currently have a Marlin .22 LR bolt action rifle and it's a lot of fun but I'm looking at getting something a little larger. I was looking at .223 rifles - I've shot 9mm, .40, .45, .22lr, and .223, 5.56, and 30-06.
No matter what caliber I pick up, I'm going to be getting the dies for my press and I already have a case trimmer so I'll be reloading my own. I'm not so concerned with ammo availability (nothing is readily available atm really) as much as the enjoyment I'll get out of the rifle.
Ultimately, I'd like to work on learning long-range accuracy. I do like to challenge myself but I'm not looking to put a person/animal down with it. I do want to go with something at is centerfire so I can reload it myself to keep the costs low in the long-run.
I'm open, at this point, to all suggestions, advice, and opinions. I'm in no hurry to purchase and I have a fairly healthy budget (let's just say, if I really want it, one way or another I'll make it happen).
Thanks guys!
Call me a purist, but I've always enjoyed operating a bolt action rifle over a semi-automatic. It, to me, just feels more engaging and fun.
I currently have a Marlin .22 LR bolt action rifle and it's a lot of fun but I'm looking at getting something a little larger. I was looking at .223 rifles - I've shot 9mm, .40, .45, .22lr, and .223, 5.56, and 30-06.
No matter what caliber I pick up, I'm going to be getting the dies for my press and I already have a case trimmer so I'll be reloading my own. I'm not so concerned with ammo availability (nothing is readily available atm really) as much as the enjoyment I'll get out of the rifle.
Ultimately, I'd like to work on learning long-range accuracy. I do like to challenge myself but I'm not looking to put a person/animal down with it. I do want to go with something at is centerfire so I can reload it myself to keep the costs low in the long-run.
I'm open, at this point, to all suggestions, advice, and opinions. I'm in no hurry to purchase and I have a fairly healthy budget (let's just say, if I really want it, one way or another I'll make it happen).
Thanks guys!