Long range rifle

[Pourv Lac Dionne 2008]

Hello,
I have a question for you
I look to buy a rifle for long range shooting (affordable Budget)
MY first choice is a

Rem Model 700 SPS in 308

My second
Rem VTR 308

and my third is
Savage Model 10 Precision Carbine in 308

Can you help me to found the best choice or make me other subjection in the same rate price
Thank you

 

[shotgunjoe]

If you are looking for a 1000yd rifle the sps is the best choice, if you are looking for a 600yder the savage will be a better choice. There is not a large selection of firearms in this price range but if you check the EE there are a few available.

 

[Merllin]

Id say SPS V rather then the SPS.. unless you plan to rebarrel right away... but if not, I would go with the bull barrel model..

 

[matty86suk]

theres a rem 700 r5 in the ee right know for 1100ish,

 

[Pourv Lac Dionne 2008]

thank you for the answer , 308 is a good caliber for long distance

 

[Onagoth]

How much customizing/accurizing are you planning on doing? If you just want a decent out-of-the-box rifle for accuracy, tikka should be on your list.

 

[Obtunded]

Buy whatever Remington or Savage you want, they all shoot the same. Do not get fooled into thinking that more money means more accurate. Some are extremely accurate, some are not, that is the luck of the draw with all factory guns.

You will need to learn how to master the rifle and that takes lots of practice.

I would tend to suggest you just buy what you want and get shooting. From my experience, most people prefer to learn their lessons first-hand and remember what you pay for your advice.

 

[clang]

If you just want a decent out-of-the-box rifle for accuracy, tikka should be on your list.

I have 2 and I am really happy with their accuracy (no modding to get them to shoot well!) , although the SPS is next of my list.

/cl

 

[commissar]

rem 700 sps varmint is a really good budget choice for LR shooting, 26" heavy barrel
and bushnell elite 3200 10x fixed tactical scope is a very good entry level LR scope, do NOT use hunting scope, trust me

 

[Pourv Lac Dionne 2008]

Ok thanks , i think i make my choice for the rifle
For the scope what do you recommend me

 

[Ice-Pick]

Check the EE for built rifles

M.

 

[manitou210]

You will do fine with the Rem Or Savage at 1000y using good reloading with quality bullets, well prepped brass Lapua brass hard to beat. the problem I have seen at range shooting long distances the barrels heat to much in a 15 round match on a hot summer day, you might do just as well or better using a 1/9 twist or lower with the .223 rem only down fall is the wind afects yhe 223 more, but if you master the reading wind conditions you will do fine.
For a scope 8 to 25 Leupolds 30mm work good and you can't go wrong with Nightforce the benchrest model is less expensive and works great.

 

[commissar]

the scope must have the external knobs for both elevation and windage adjusting, if it has a BDC ( bullet drop compensater ), that will be perfect.
do NOT use a normal hunting crap