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. :D

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.