$2500 budjet to get started in precision shooting.

[Gunslingr]

Buy a remington 700sps varmint. You get a 26" heavy barrel

Bought mine on sale under $600

+1 for this.

Rem 700 SPS in .308 - $500
HS Precision stock- $200
Bedding and oversized bolt knob - $150~200 (can't recall what I paid for the work but it was around there)
Vortex Viper PST MOA 6-24x- $800

Total ~ $1700.00

Handloads are 178gr Hornady Amax over 45.7gr of Varget.

I regularly shoot out to 950yrds with this set up on a IPSC style sized steel gong. Farthest I've taken this rig was 1050yrds on a 16" wide steel gong and made regular (not every time but 7/10) hits. I know it can be a little more accurate with some better ammo/practice/shooter but i'm very happy for my first LR rifle.

 

[JayCarver]

Tactical\repeater - Remington R5 and Sightron Siii with Harris bipod. $2500 Tax Included or near enough. My have a bit left over for a couple of boxes of FGMM 175 g

This is interesting, I was in the middle of a Aimpoint deal with the OP and seen this thread so I gave hime my opinions in a PM and this is word for word what I suggested, right down to the ammo and bi-pod.

And what twist rate should I get?

I didn't touch on this in the PM so, either a 1in10" or 1in12" would work just fine for stabilizing 168gr and 175gr projectiles. The SPS varmints are 1in12 and the Tactical is 1in10". I believe the 5r is 1in11.25" but I would have to look. Any of them are fine. I believe the Tactical is threaded so that makes it easy if you decide on a Muzzle brake.

I assembled this one for 2500.00...
SSG3000...
Sightron Slll...
Harris bipod... This is a .5 MOA rig with GMM 175 gr factory... JP.

Thats a good option as well.

 

[Tcon]

I recommend:

Savage of your choice, go with a heavy barrel varminter/tactical/f-model that is appealing to you.
Alternatively, Tikka varmint models would still allow you to pick up a reloading kit.
Sightron SIII
Reloading Kit

I own a few remington rifles and for my taste they require far too much smithing (truing, barrel, bedding, trigger, bolt knob). By the time you are done it starts getting close to custom action prices. I'm also not so hot on their factory twist rates and have found that they have too much freebore for my liking.

 

[Oddjob70]

I second the SSG 3000 option..dont own one but have read everything I can find on them and they have a reputation for being one of the most accurate right outta the box...throw a scope on it and youre done..everything else is on them is top quality kit..One of these is my next major purchase..

 

[Gunslingr]

I recommend:

Savage of your choice, go with a heavy barrel varminter/tactical/f-model that is appealing to you.
Alternatively, Tikka varmint models would still allow you to pick up a reloading kit.
Sightron SIII
Reloading Kit

I own a few remington rifles and for my taste they require far too much smithing (truing, barrel, bedding, trigger, bolt knob). By the time you are done it starts getting close to custom action prices. I'm also not so hot on their factory twist rates and have found that they have too much freebore for my liking.

Any rifle you buy from factory, if your looking for ultimate precision (for competitions or even just cause thats what you want in your rifle) is going to require smithing. If you want a rifle that you can shoot out to 5~600 yards on a gong, any factory rifle with hand loads and good optics are capable of doing so if the shooter is even remotely competent. The OP wants to get started in precision shooting and a rem (or a savage although they suck and I hate them ) can do this. Don't know where rems get this bad rap cause I've never seem one that didn't shoot well unless the shooter is a moron.

 

[SteelCap]

There is a single shot Savage 12 F/TR at Cabelas and a rebate running until May. Then get yourself a Sightron SIII.

 

[Sherlock Gnomes]

Also keep in mind you may want to upgrade to a chassis system later. Remington and Savage have lots of choices for these. I personally have a savage model 12 bought off the EE. I like the accutrigger for a start but may change to timney later.

 

[Price449]

Savage and Bushnell tactical elite series glass. Great starter set-up, otherwise go night force if you can afford too!

Most often its amount of trigger time that determines the capability of the shooter. Every rifle I own can out shoot me!

Best of luck on your quest

 

[dizzy]

4 posts that I would consider Yodaves' Tomochans' Kelly Timfree, and Caramels. All have been there done that, and all are in the accuracy game.

Mystic gave good advice, the only reason I don't highly recommend, is that if you decide you don't like it, factory options typically are easier to sell and depreciate less than something you put together.

In your budget sightron glass, (used) is the best bang for the buck.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Sightrons warranty is no longer transferable, might want to keep that in mind if you purchase a used SIII

 

[Mystic Precision]

Sightrons warranty is no longer transferable, might want to keep that in mind if you purchase a used SIII

Untrue. If you buy a used Sightron, get a copy of the invoice purchased from an Authorised Canadian Dealer... scope is warrantied for life.

You just need to prove that it was properly imported into Canada - that is why the need for that invoice.

Jerry

 

[DILLIGAF]

Well I buy my Sightrons from the US so I'm still out of luck. LOL... but thanks for the clarification.

 

[LordEvilPepper]

Savage , your not going to beat it without a a lot of luck getting a "great" 700 pout of a box or dumping money into the gun

 

[Madmardigan]

So, I'm thinking I'll be going with a Remington 700 Police.
I looked around for a SSG 3000 but I couldn't find anyone who had one in stock. Any leads on where I may find one?

I'll be buying a Sightron SIIISS 6x24-50mm FFP no matter what rifle I end up with.

So anybody here have any experience with the 700p?

And a big thanks to everyone here for all the advice! Espically Jay, very knowledgable.

I'm hoping to get it pieced togeather this week sometime. And maybe get to shoot it by the weekend!

 

[Brutus]

Got it's near twin in the Varmint model because they don't make the Remington P in LH.

Try out Black Hills 308 match with 175 SMKs maybe?

 

[silverfoxdj]

Untrue. If you buy a used Sightron, get a copy of the invoice purchased from an Authorised Canadian Dealer... scope is warrantied for life.

You just need to prove that it was properly imported into Canada - that is why the need for that invoice.

Jerry

Do the dealers keep invoices for warrenty on file?

 

[Tomochan]

The 700P has been around forever. Older ones were very, very good. Personally - unless you really need a 26" tube - I'd go with the R5 but the 700P will also be a decent choice. I like the Sightron Siii ( great value ) but I'd probably try to counsel against the particular model you have chosen - not on grounds of quality but, rather, application.

Look forward to seeing pics and a range report.

Bob

So, I'm thinking I'll be going with a Remington 700 Police.
I looked around for a SSG 3000 but I couldn't find anyone who had one in stock. Any leads on where I may find one?

I'll be buying a Sightron SIIISS 6x24-50mm FFP no matter what rifle I end up with.

So anybody here have any experience with the 700p?

And a big thanks to everyone here for all the advice! Espically Jay, very knowledgable.

I'm hoping to get it pieced togeather this week sometime. And maybe get to shoot it by the weekend!

 

[Madmardigan]

The 700P has been around forever. Older ones were very, very good. Personally - unless you really need a 26" tube - I'd go with the R5 but the 700P will also be a decent choice. I like the Sightron Siii ( great value ) but I'd probably try to counsel against the particular model you have chosen - not on grounds of quality but, rather, application.

Look forward to seeing pics and a range report.

Bob

I'm all ears. What would you suggest for a scope? More/less magnification?

I was thinking the 700p only because I came across one today for pretty cheap. And I know it would be capible of delievery what I'm after.
I'd really like to see a SSG 3000. It sounds like a superb rifle

 

[Traveler]

+1 for the Remington 700 Milspec 5r. Get the stock bedded put a cheek piece on it and a sightron/leupold mark 4 and your good to go.

 

[Mystic Precision]

Do the dealers keep invoices for warrenty on file?

The best thing for any consumer is to keep proof of purchase. An invoice should be sent with the scope so just put a copy on the box.

If there was ever a theft or fire, you would need that proof anyways so....

ALL business are legally allowed to dump their paperworks that is over 7 yrs old per Rev Canada. Then you have software companies that stop supporting older accounting software and that can be problematic with all the updates and changes in software.

It is the goal to keep records BUT stuff happens.

So plan ahead... and that goes for ANY scope. Put a copy of the invoice in the box and live happily ever after.

Jerry