Now this is using a rifle, but it?s a good example. For an article for Eastman?s I was going to do, I wanted to use a plain Jane over the counter rifle with no modifications. I looked around and saw a deal for a Tikka rifle it end up being the 6.5 x 55 Swede, it had a one in eight twist chrome moly barrel. I picked it up with shipping for right at $550.
If you?re patient, you can find used guns cheaper.
If, I would?ve put a 10 power or 16 power super sniper scope on it I would?ve had a long range rig for under $1000 .
3-shots at 500 yards using a bipod and small field bag.
https://imgur.com/a/JDoD8Now, if you have a contender or an encore, all you have to do is order a barrel from MGM (and other companies)with the proper twist and there you go.
