Thinking about getting a bolt action for my toolkit. What rifle and caliber do you suggest. Hypothetically, I want to be able to harass communist confiscation robots/terrorists at a distance if they’re committing atrocities in my neighborhood. Again... hypothetical. I’m not looking to hurt a fly. Purely for defensive purposes in a shit-hits-the-fan scenario.
Perhaps as much as 800 yards, so should be aerodynamically efficient, shoot fairly flat and pack a punch on arrival (shoot through stuff if needed). Doesn’t need to be a howitzer though.
Obviously, bigger options like .416 Barrett and other anti-materiel-esque types do this supremely well, but the guns are massive. I’m trying to identify the right trade off between mobility, accuracy and power.
Popular options might be 30-06, .308, 6.5C, 300WM. Just not sure what way I should lean
Thanks. Are these pricy? I’m looking for value, value, value. If it’s 90% as good for 40% the price, that’s me all day. Spend the savings on ammo for practice
Edit: reading some commentary on the caliber. Is the benefit vs a more common option like .308 worth it?
They seem reasonably priced. Mossberg makes pretty good rifles too and they seem to be a little cheaper. You may want to check out some Mossberg rifles. Some are in the $300 and up range. They have several calibers.
As guns go that’s amazing. My first was a revolver that cost a fortune (riot prices).... then an auto shotgun for a few hundred... now we’re talking $300!?! Awesome
Check out the Mossberg Patriot series.