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CC268 · July 9, 2013, 03:48 PM

Alright so I am not new to shooting by any means, I shoot a lot of sporting clays (I have a Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting) and I have shot quite a few rifles (.223, .243, .270, .22-250) and I am looking to get a rifle in the next 6 months.

I will mostly be doing target shooting, but would like something that is capable of coyote and possibly deer every once in a while.

I am thinking of either a .243, .270, or .308 as ammo isn't too expensive for them and is fairly easy to find. I am worried the .308 will have way to much recoil for target shooting though, but I have never shot one. Also...wouldn't that be too much gun for coyote? I do like the ability of long range target shooting that the .308 gives though. Otherwise I am leaning towards the .243

Any suggestions, info, etc?

July 9, 2013, 03:48 PM	#1
CC268 Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2013 Posts: 161	Choosing first rifle...caliber help? Alright so I am not new to shooting by any means, I shoot a lot of sporting clays (I have a Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting) and I have shot quite a few rifles (.223, .243, .270, .22-250) and I am looking to get a rifle in the next 6 months. I will mostly be doing target shooting, but would like something that is capable of coyote and possibly deer every once in a while. I am thinking of either a .243, .270, or .308 as ammo isn't too expensive for them and is fairly easy to find. I am worried the .308 will have way to much recoil for target shooting though, but I have never shot one. Also...wouldn't that be too much gun for coyote? I do like the ability of long range target shooting that the .308 gives though. Otherwise I am leaning towards the .243 Any suggestions, info, etc? Last edited by CC268; July 9, 2013 at 03:54 PM.