First, let me say that I am primarily a handgunner. I have one rifle for hunting purposes. With that out of the way, I am considering buying a .223 for target shooting just because it is a real fun caliber. So the question is which platform?
The AR types are popular and fun to shoot but I'm don't picture myself as the next John Rambo. Semi-autos can really burn through some ammo too if I am not careful.
A Remington 700 bolt action, especially a heavy barrel, would suite me just fine and it would look good in the cabinet next to my Remington 700 7mm Remington Mag. Bolt actions only load four rounds at a time and I must cycle the bolt each time. This will really slow the amount of ammo I send down range.
Then, tonight, I ran across a .223 in lever action. I almost forgot those existed. Also, four rounds in the box at a time and must cycle the lever.
Like I said, the primary function of the rifle will be target shooting. It may, on occasion, find its way to my dad's ranch as a varmint rifle on the four-wheeler. So, opinions please.
The AR types are popular and fun to shoot but I'm don't picture myself as the next John Rambo. Semi-autos can really burn through some ammo too if I am not careful.
A Remington 700 bolt action, especially a heavy barrel, would suite me just fine and it would look good in the cabinet next to my Remington 700 7mm Remington Mag. Bolt actions only load four rounds at a time and I must cycle the bolt each time. This will really slow the amount of ammo I send down range.
Then, tonight, I ran across a .223 in lever action. I almost forgot those existed. Also, four rounds in the box at a time and must cycle the lever.
Like I said, the primary function of the rifle will be target shooting. It may, on occasion, find its way to my dad's ranch as a varmint rifle on the four-wheeler. So, opinions please.