I haven't posted in a loooong time.
Our daughter has kept me pretty busy. She turns five this October, so I'm just now getting back in to shooting and re loading.
I have a LH center feed model 10 that I put a Shilen 260 barrel on. It's a great shooter, but very heavy.
Looking around, I found that after rebate, I can get a LH Axis in .243 for about $200 before tax and transfer.
For a "plinker" and varmint/deer gun, are these enjoyable? I'm looking for something low recoil as I have been suffering from more back problems from the Army.
I also looked at the 7-08, but I don't know if it is necessary to go up in caliber for what I'll be doing.
Not looking for a .223, as I have many AR rifles to cover that. Now that being said, I also have 2 AR rifles in 6.8 SPC, so I wonder if I really need another rifle....yes, I think I do.
Anyway, it looks like these can shoot. Is there a stock upgrade that isn't too expensive?
Should I just save up some more and get a "nicer/more expensive" rifle like another 10?