New Stalker - First rifle - Advice
- Thread starter CarlHoward
- Start date
-
- Tags
- ace game
My 7.62 Target rifle uses similar, easy straight out to 1000yds. Personally, I don’t like low mag scopes, but with those targets you’ll be fine obviously. Realistically, you’ll end up with different rifles for different jobs, pretty much as everyone else does.
Think of it like cars. No matter how much you try, you cannot make an SUV a sports car, without so may comprises, it becomes a rubbish SUV lol
Sorry. But sack the idea of the ace game for stalking. Lovely rifles to shoot, but horrid idea to lug around...
If you're right handed, this as a set up would take some beating.
Was in the shop the other day, and that scope is
Also has parallax adjustment, so for your 500m shooting you get a bit of a nod there - most (if not all) 3-12x won't have parallax.
If you're right handed, this as a set up would take some beating.
Was in the shop the other day, and that scope is
Also has parallax adjustment, so for your 500m shooting you get a bit of a nod there - most (if not all) 3-12x won't have parallax.
CarlHoward
Well-Known Member
I already own a Barnard 308 target rifle - my goal here is to find a rifle I can use for stalking as well as occasional F Class Scoped Target shooting.
CarlHoward
Well-Known Member
My understanding is the Ace Game has rapidly established itself as a credible option in the UK for Deer Stalking.
I've handled both options and thought the Ace Game seemed very accessible.
CarlHoward
Well-Known Member
thanks ChrisSorry. But sack the idea of the ace game for stalking. Lovely rifles to shoot, but horrid idea to lug around...
If you're right handed, this as a set up would take some beating.
Was in the shop the other day, and that scope is
CarlHoward
Well-Known Member
I don't have any definitive insights but the people I've spoken to have had favourable feedback
CarlHoward
Well-Known Member
What is your typical carry weight?
Essexsussex
Well-Known Member
What stalking will you do? Feels like there is a nice old school stalking rifle with your name on it (and a S&B 8x56) somewhere for a couple of hundred quid weighing in at 8.5lbs and the target rifle can be a target rifle. If you are just high seating you’ll can get away with more.
CarlHoward
Well-Known Member
Too late I already secured a variation at 308
CarlHoward
Well-Known Member
I held the Ace Game today and it seemed pretty light if I'm honest, no meaningful difference opposite the traditional rifles. I'm 6'4" and 19st
Couldn’t tell you exactly but it’s nowhere near 14lb. A sporter profile barrel carbon fibre stock with a lightweight F&D mod. Some of the ground i stalk is pretty unforgiving. A heavy rifle soon looses it appeal whilst walking out with a couple of roe on your back.
CarlHoward
Well-Known Member
I shouldered the Ace Game without a scope today. Didn't feel at all heavy. Also, I'm 6'4" and 19st so weight is relative to me.
Or dragging a couple reds
Sounds like you’ve made your mind up
308w are a very versatile round 100-200gr bullets all types of bullets most manufactorers load for it. Easy to reload.
Oooo but it will! When youve walked a few miles, with your kit, and a couple deer, it soon adds up quick!
Personally id avoid the ace game, metal chassis's are fookin cold in winter. Really nit a nice time holding them. Been there, done that. Get a t3x varmint/ctr or similar. It will still shoot as well, it will be a bit lighter, a bit more manageable and you can still use it on the range
Yeh the ace games look nice, they really do and if you were shooting PRS or target predominantly, I'd say go for it.
Similar threads
