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joleme · July 30, 2013, 10:10 AM

as rebs said I have also just toyed with the idea of getting a colt first, but it seems a little overkill if I just want to have something as a range/target shooter. Honestly haven't looked into the accuracy of a colt at all. The only range near me is 100yds, though I think there is a 300yd range within 30 miles. It would solve my ammo dilemma but also costs 2x more than a bolt and would still need optics.

I don't know how accurate .223 is out of a 5.56 barrel, so all in all maybe it would be better if I just skip the 5.56 idea and drop down to .223.

July 30, 2013, 10:10 AM	#38
joleme Junior Member Join Date: July 25, 2013 Posts: 14	as rebs said I have also just toyed with the idea of getting a colt first, but it seems a little overkill if I just want to have something as a range/target shooter. Honestly haven't looked into the accuracy of a colt at all. The only range near me is 100yds, though I think there is a 300yd range within 30 miles. It would solve my ammo dilemma but also costs 2x more than a bolt and would still need optics. I don't know how accurate .223 is out of a 5.56 barrel, so all in all maybe it would be better if I just skip the 5.56 idea and drop down to .223.