If you had to start again...

CZ in 22LR
Tikka T3 in 308W.

Both reasonable, well engineered, accurate rifles in chamberings with popular cartridges in stock everywhere.
Cheapish ammo allows for lots of practice. Practice makes for a better shot.....
 
CZ in 22LR
Tikka T3 in 308W.

Both reasonable, well engineered, accurate rifles in chamberings with popular cartridges in stock everywhere.
Cheapish ammo allows for lots of practice. Practice makes for a better shot.....

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I would not change much, it took me long enough to get my rifles right. Luckily I could experiment without the handicap of needing to keep my rifles to any original style, shape or cal. Of course I can constantly try out new things which is pure fun.
Possibly the best Improvement and one of my favourite hunting rifles is my Mauser 1909 that has an ultra light carbon fibre stock, Lothar Walther match grade sporter barrel, AI type 5 or ten shot mag in 308 and has the original 2 stage trigger which is a dream for hunting. After that I enjoy a light weight tactical (7.7lbs without scope) which has a bog standard remmy action, carbon fibre stock, 20" Bartlein Palma barrel and shoots well, out to ~ 1000yds.
Next up is a T3 which will be also a light weight tactical, with 308 20" lilja, carbon fibre stock.
A 223 is also on the list, action will be a remmy that is lying around.
I learned a lot by just doing, not all "doings" were a success.
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When I started it was just roe and muntjac that I was hunting. I would have spent as much as I could afford on a Sako 85 in synthetic stainless with a Swarovski 3-12 x 50 scope and ASE Utra moderator. I have that set up now and it is still perfect for roe. For anything bigger I use a .308 Sauer 202.
 
Cz 452 22LR
CZ 527 204R
TIKKA T3 6.5x55

lightweight mods (DPT probably)
good glass. S&B I'm a fan off
swaro binoculars.
 
Today I would pick:

CZ 453 22LR
CZ 527 or Sako in 222rem. or .223rem.
Sako 260rem.
Sauer 30-06
Sauer 9.3x62

And skip all the magnums !! I have a few magnums myself and I hardly ever use the any more :roll:
 
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