Budget sniper rifle -- hints?

[Loyalist]

I am in a similar boat, looking to get my first rifle, mostly for distance shooting and a few deer excursions. Among others, I am eyeing a 700 in .308too. But whatever I get, I am gonna shootfor the summer and get comfortable with the gun and then add optics once I am a little more experienced.

.....side topic, can anyone recommend ranges in the Ottawa area? (newb here!!)

 

[shortandlong]

Dcra

 

[mrd49]

As stated, Rem 700 is a top choice. The Rem 788's are awesome shooters too, but you may have trouble locating one. Personally, I prefer a M1 Garand in 308 or 30-06. If you have decent eyes, you can easily shoot out to 500 meters, a bit more with the right bullets. No scope needed. And way under $1000. I used to shoot silhouette with a 700 in 7-08.
Picked up an M1 in 2004, and haven't felt the need for heavy barrels and high power scopes since. As long as the eyes hold out, I'm happy as a clam. Try one out before you make the plunge. You won't regret it.

 

[popcan]

Just buy what you like best. they all shoot the same and don't get sucked into believeing more money means more accuracy.

I think the biggest variable in any set-up usually ends up being the operator, not the equipment.....

 

[urbaneddy]

You want a Sniper Rifle?? Nice first post..................


And for under a $1000. Anti Trolls have no idea of pricing..........

yeah.............. 5 pages and still no response, thanks or anything, strange? There is definetly something under the bridge. Just the way it's worded. This is how they gather info I take it. Whatever.

 

[Stranger]

Savage 10FP, Bushnell 3200 10X tactical, Leupold Std. Base/rings.

Exactly what I did at some point... was shooting better then my Tikka Tac with Leup.
In any case ammo will eat more $$$ than your gun/scope. Much more if you're serious.

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[doublebarrelpete]

put a mil dot bushnell on a remington sps and start shooting and after 2000 rounds tell us what groups you are shooting at 500 yards, when its within 2 inches you have the right rifle. If not you may be in the wrong hobby.

 

[Ice-Pick]

Equipment exchange,,,,,,,,, good luck

 

[matty86suk]

put a mil dot bushnell on a remington sps and start shooting and after 2000 rounds tell us what groups you are shooting at 500 yards, when its within 2 inches you have the right rifle. If not you may be in the wrong hobby.

this is the setup i am building, 10x bushnell, rem 700sps varmint, 308,...

 

[kinggeorge168]

YOUR FIRST SNIPER RIFLE!.The savage model 10FCP,the law enforcement model is the best BANG for your buck. 10" twist/accutrigger,McMillan O.M stock, etc + bushnell elite4200T 6-24x50mm or the elite3200 7-21x40mm mil-dot...not bad ah?..price?..little over 2G's...for what your getting? it is very good!!!.
cheers

 

[spenom]

go with the savage!

 

[M995 Swiss]

Go with the Savage.

I can snipe birds with mine easy.