Yup another newbie, Not my fault guys the guy at Cabelas suggested I ask here. I'm looking into trying my hand at some longer shooting say 500+ to start with, if things go well further. I rather not dump a lot of funds at first to see how things go. I've googled videos on the subject looking for information and it was mentioned starting with a 223 since most people already have one. So I am going to start with a rifle I already have, a semi auto 223 with a 1-7 twist, 16" barrel. The rifle has a scope but after some reading on here the Vortex Crossfire 2, 2-7x32 isn't the optic to have.
I would like to do some varmint hunting, target shooting,bench rest, etc. If I can get the equipment more capable, then I can see if I can get the shooter up to speed. I would like to keep the price of a scope below $800, and from what I've read here to be more accurate first focal plane.
I went to the range last weekend to re-familiarize myself with the rifle because I've been shooting mostly pistol the last few years. I didn't do too bad for me but need lots of improvement. IMO
I was using Hornady Black ammunition 62 gr at the range to zero the rifle at 100 yds, my group was 5 shot 2" nothing to brag about, more point and laugh to you guys. As I said I've never really tried any distance shooting other than deer with a 30.06 and missed most of those...
I would like to do some varmint hunting, target shooting,bench rest, etc. If I can get the equipment more capable, then I can see if I can get the shooter up to speed. I would like to keep the price of a scope below $800, and from what I've read here to be more accurate first focal plane.
I went to the range last weekend to re-familiarize myself with the rifle because I've been shooting mostly pistol the last few years. I didn't do too bad for me but need lots of improvement. IMO
I was using Hornady Black ammunition 62 gr at the range to zero the rifle at 100 yds, my group was 5 shot 2" nothing to brag about, more point and laugh to you guys. As I said I've never really tried any distance shooting other than deer with a 30.06 and missed most of those...