New member here. Been thinking about getting my first center fire rifle for a while. Decided on the model 11 VT in .223. I plan on using it for target shooting. Perhaps my buddy may talk me into going hunting with him, but I haven't done any hunting since bell bottoms were in style. I've got a set of .223 dies and a trim system on order. Hopefully an appropriate rifle powder will be in stock locally when the dies get here. I got a cash infusion yesterday and plan to make the purchase on my days off middle of the week.
Anyway, are there any issues I should be aware of. I would like to put one of the Boyds thumbhole laminate stocks on it eventually. May swap out the glass at some point as well, depending on how money is, and how much I like/dislike the Bushnell that comes with it. All that can come later, after I have a chance to get used to rifle shooting in general, this rifle specifically, and reloading rifle ammo.
The only rifle I have ever owned was a Marlin model 60 I bought new with a scope for $21. Yes, that has been a while back. I thought about another rimfire, but I really enjoy the extra punch of centerfire in handgun shooting, so I thought I would try that route. Since I plan on doing predominantly/exclusively target shooting, I decided that .223 would be significantly cheaper to reload, and cases are far easier to scavenge than other rifle calibers.
Any advice appreciated.
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