I think everyone should earn their patch using a 22.
I think everyone should earn their patch using a 22.
1st rifle I ever had was a 270, learnt to shoot with a 270. If someone is going to be taught how to handle a firearm properly I don't think it matters what calibre it is.
Edited to add: have also had countless people who have not shot a rifle in their life shooting a 270 fine, including my mrs who is about 5ft bugger all and 50kgs and she can shoot it unsupressed all day long no worries
I shot 100-200 rounds per week of 22lr in practice and competition from the age of 13 so betime 16 and a FAL came round I was already well versed in firearm handling I was 15 when mum brought me my 1st center fire a 223 for my birthday my 1st large cal was 303 a p14 I picked up for $100 ive owned all the common cals and some less common (yes including 270) 308 243-7mm-08 6mmrem 7x57 8x57 6.5x55 260 7.5x55 swiss the list goes on I have a soft spot for 25-06 so pretty much a 270 shot my 1st deer with one and pretty keen to put one in the safe
.22 Hornet
I writhed in agony and screamed for help. I was up in the Regina and I could be heard from the Horace Walker Hut.
No one helped, No one cared.
It caused me physiological damage.
Thank God it wasn't a .270.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e4...Picture058.jpg
I lied about it being a 22 hornet. :)
The "Best calibre" is what ever rifle you are currently holding when "Mr Deersie" sticks his head up