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  1. 27-02-2024, 09:50 AM #1
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    Hey team,after advice on what rifle and accessories(optics.bipod etc) to go with it, I'm mostly going to be after Fallow goats and the odd Red,leaning towards a 223,any advice would be awesome cheers
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    Id say 243 would be a better calibre. Heaps of good info on existing threads re rifles and accessories. Don’t cheap out on the scope and rings and you’ll be fine.
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    Welcome aboard. Without knowing it, you have just opened a can of worms.
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    It depends on if you are going to reload or not the .223 is a great cal but not for a beginner if you put deer on the list.
    I would go 6.5 Creedmoor if using factory ammo.

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