So it's about time I replaced the rimfire I sold a few years back as every kiwi needs a rimfire in his safe. I'm looking for some opinions on a good combination for a sub $1000 package to get started.
Currently I'm set on Ruger American in .22 magnum as I want more range and lethality that a .22 provides and I'm willing to trade the extra accuracy that the HMR provides for a heavier hitting round that still let's me eat what I shoot (or skin) - Oh and don't even get me started on the .17 WSM, where does this cartridge even sit in the rimfire realm aside from absolutely destroying what you shoot at nearly the cost of a .223 round?
Also what Optics would you guys reccomend? Do I follow the herd and go for a rimfire specific scope? Particularly the bushnell rimfire scope in 3-9 or 3-12 power?
Cheers
Macca
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