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Originally Posted by Stinky Coyote
i made assumption poster doesn't reload, if poster reloads then a lot more choices open up, if factory ammo only...then
.22lr
9mm
.223 rem
7.62x39
.22lr (only rimfire, next step up from pellet gun, limited on a lot of things, gopher slaying champ)
9mm (limited non-restricted firearms availability (sadly, great cartridge), limited range, more powerful in carbine for satisfying shooting fun, big game legal although niche, a deer at 100 yards would be the outer limit)
.223 rem (likely the most versatile choice here for affordability, rifle choice availability, shooting satisfaction and target options/distances, also great coyote/varmint cartridge)
7.62x39 (a little less versatile than the .223 in some areas but can double down pretty well on big game to 150 maybe 200 yards)
.223 cover most bases without knowing any more about what your idea of 'target shooting' is?
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^excellent advice. If ammo cost is no issue, I'd definitely lean towards the .223. So much fun, light recoil, great reach, etc. If ammo cost is an issue (per round, or if you plan on doing a ton of it
) then spend a bit on a good rifle and a half-decent scope...then enjoy buckets of fun @ 50-100 yards. It's what I love to do most, especially when gophers are involved!