Entry level Precision Rifle!

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Allaemer245

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Of course, precision has much to do with the shooter. However, what is the best entry level precision rifle package? I'm looking not looking to reach out past at maximum 400-500 yards as this would be very difficult for me to do; because of range restrictions etc. Budget of course is relative, I'd be looking at most to spend $1-2K on a build. This must include Glass and the Rifle, ammo is preferably one that isn't terribly expensive either. Thanks!:D
 
I started with a Savage model 12 LRPV duel port in 204 ruger. I picked up a Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50.

Its a great looking rifle and shoots amazingly as well.

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With the LRPV you get to pick the twist rate as well as the caliber. So you get to choose what weight of bullet you will be shooting. So if you want something cheap to shoot and can reach out to 1000 yards then maybe a .223 with a 1 in 7" twist would be good for you.

That should keep you under your $2000 limit.
 
i spent about 1900 on this

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savage .223 f/tr 6-30X56 scope

in hind sight i would have spent more money on a scope tho....newbie mistake
 
Allaemer245 said:
Of course, precision has much to do with the shooter. However, what is the best entry level precision rifle package? I'm looking not looking to reach out past at maximum 400-500 yards as this would be very difficult for me to do; because of range restrictions etc. Budget of course is relative, I'd be looking at most to spend $1-2K on a build. This must include Glass and the Rifle, ammo is preferably one that isn't terribly expensive either. Thanks!:D
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On a new basis, probably a Savage FTR in 308 and a Sightron scope. This will still take you to 900m.

On an ammo front ... tough call, but I recommend picking up a case of 500 155gr Lapua from Hirsch and keep the used brass for reloading. Good factory rounds will help you in the first year of shooting (keep the reloading distractions down while you learn the shooting basics), then you can consider getting into reloading and deal with the rest of the slippery slope ...
 
not sure what you think you're going to build with a thousand dollars, but you can buy plenty of good shooting guns used that you can upgrade. if you don't reload, you are going to have a tough time getting the best out of any gun, in which case maybe just get a great scope and then an like a factory gun andd have fun.

Most hunting rifles are too light in the barrel for target shooting so i would look at a varmint rifle. 204 is a good varmint round, but a terrible round for any sort of long range shooting. 223 and 308 are good guns for target shoooters wanting to use factory ammo.
 
Allaemer245 said:
K0na: I might just look at buying that exact setup!It looks like a great rig for long range distances, I still have a ton of research left to do though
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Would you like me to post some pics of groups I've shot with it? Your researching will be over. :D

The Vortex Viper scope is very nice for the price as well. After a year and about 800 rounds I still like the set up. I also have a Sightron SIII and it isn't to much better then the Viper.
 
Go with a Remington 700 SPS varmint in .223 and get a 6-24x50mm sightron SIII. You won't be disappointed and you won't break the bank. (even if you pick a different rifle you should still stick to .223 so ammo is cheap)
 
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