Rifle recommendations ?

bigdog · 11-25-2012, 10:29 PM

I am planning to purchase a new rifle which I'll be using for several purposes.
1. Target shoooting - out to 100-300 yards
2. Varmit hunting
3. Possibly deer hunting ?

I know one rifle cannot hande all my wishes, but looking for a caliber to meet most of my needs.

I'm VERY interested in the 22-250 caliber, and this would be perfect for
#1 & #2 above, but not nearly enough punch for deer hunting should I decide to persue, at a later time.

Also considering a 240 & 270 caliberz, but not sure of their accuracy for target shooting, or even if these calibers coulld fall into that category?

Also have to consiider cost advantages/disadvantages of each caliber,
not only for initial cost of rifle, but ammo.

I use to re-laod my own ammo in the past, but at this time would not consider performing this for new rifle.

Your suggestions and comments are greatly appreciated.

Bigdog

11-25-2012, 10:29 PM	#1
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,439 Thanks: 333 Thanked 117 Times in 94 Posts	Rifle recommendations ? I am planning to purchase a new rifle which I'll be using for several purposes. 1. Target shoooting - out to 100-300 yards 2. Varmit hunting 3. Possibly deer hunting ? I know one rifle cannot hande all my wishes, but looking for a caliber to meet most of my needs. I'm VERY interested in the 22-250 caliber, and this would be perfect for #1 & #2 above, but not nearly enough punch for deer hunting should I decide to persue, at a later time. Also considering a 240 & 270 caliberz, but not sure of their accuracy for target shooting, or even if these calibers coulld fall into that category? Also have to consiider cost advantages/disadvantages of each caliber, not only for initial cost of rifle, but ammo. I use to re-laod my own ammo in the past, but at this time would not consider performing this for new rifle. Your suggestions and comments are greatly appreciated. Bigdog