Thread: New Shooter

Hi All,

I have been target shooting with air rifles (field target) for about 3 years but recently got my firearms licence. I'm looking for a new rifle in .223 for target practice (~3k budget). Any recommenations? Also interested in Canterbury target shooting clubs.

Cheers,
Alex

Welcome Alex. I am sure you will get some good advice here.

Hi Alex, welcome.

Is the .223 purely for target practise?
Or something you might end up shooting goats or hares with?

Hi dogmatix,

Yeah probably a bit of hunting as well. I'm doing a bit of reading at the moment about what might be suitable. My starting point was a Steyr Pro Hunter. Some say it's ugly (not really a concern of mine) but also overpriced. I'm heading up to GunCity in Chch this weekend, anything you recommend I take a look at?

Shooters supplies would definitly be worth a visit before comitting to anything at gc.

Thanks mate. Yeah I definately will tour around abit. I know GC have a reputation for high prices but they do have quite a wide range

GC staff will also push for sales.
The steyr has quite a flexible stock, but if it fits you well and appeals, it's a good rifle.
Don't forget to get good optics.