Thread: beginner varmint hunter

Originally Posted by SiB

.223. Save up for a 25" Harris bipod and you will have a ball.

A longer scope (4-12) makes life perfect.

Note other threads discussions re your barrel twist rate and pill size. Faster twist (1:8) = heavier pills (up to 75gn) instead of the usual 55gn. Which is fine through 1:12 twist barrels

And you can reload- though the H&F rebranded Hornady factory stuff works ok @ $1/shot

If you're using this calibre on larger animals (pig/deer) shot placement is vital. My .223 is not my go-to rifle if deer stalking.

You'll get heaps of advice on here. Pick up a few models in the shops. Find what fits YOU as well as your budget.

You're investing, not spending money. Remember that. Buy what u can afford that is most fit for purpose.

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Pretty much what he said.

A .223 Tikka, Remington, Howa or similar bolt action with a heavy-ish barrel and good scope in the 4-12 or 4-16 range would be ideal.

A good suppressor as well.

Learn to handload. It's not hard or expensive to do it well.