Companions for my .308

[stillair1 16]

Thanks stillair1 but the wife says I can only have two .

I don't tell the wife only the feo.

My argument would be you can only wear on pair of shoes at a time so why do you have so many. Actually I think I have more rifles than er indoors has shoes, so scrap that one for the mo.

Hmr and .223 it is then and a cz .22lr sneaked in at a later date under cover.

[kimberman 0]

Thanks everyone for your replies they have been very helpful to me in making a decision. There can never be 100% agreement but by considering the views of many it it often easier to make a decision, especialy when one (like me) is somewhere near the bottom of the learning curve. I have put this post on 3 diferent forums - 1 in the uk, 1 in the USA and 1 in Aust - so the views have come from wide and far. All views have been useful to me and all are valid - like a lot of things in life beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.

 

I have today ordered a .22 LR - a Kimber Classic Varmint which should match my Longmaster Classic very nicely - so I am one down and maybe one to go - I shall see how things pan out and may well be in the market for a .223 latter on.

 

My only current decision now is what glass to put on the .22 LR. I have a Leuopld 3 x 9 x 40 on my .308 and was wondering what I should put on the .22 LR - I will need it for targets out to 75 yards (metres) and for small game hunting.

 

What do you guys out there think? - I look forward to your suggestions.

[Mr_Logic 5]

Something either mildot, or that gives you aiming marks to allow for the drop, it's useful on a 22LR

[kimberman 0]

Thanks again all - the response from the 3 forums has been very welcome . Again, there have been different views - however, this is not a competion but a great way to share ones recommendations and a great way to improve ones knowledge of the noble sport of hunting and guns.

 

Today I have ordered a Leupold VX 2 3x9x40 in matt with a LR duplex reticle - I have gone for uniformity with the scope I have on my .308 (apart from the reticle, which is duplex on the .308). The use will be general purpose so I reckon this should suit the purpose, even though others would prefer a fixed scope and others still, one with higher magnification (there will always be different opinions). I like the idea of the LR duplex reticle as it should help in allowance for drop.

 

Once this rig is set up the hunt will be on for a .223 (with a suitable scope) but that might have to wait at least a little while.

Edited May 14, 2008 by kimberman