Percision shooting.

Some questions for you:

1. How far out do you want to shoot?

2. Are you looking at a "tactical" style rifle or an F-class type rifle.

3. Any preferences/requirements for the rig? (type of stock, trigger, barrel length, weight)

If you narrow it down for us it'll make things easier.

Also what's your definition of "build". With your budget im assuming your looking at a factory rifle or at least a factory barreled action but let us know for sure.
 
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So your lookin for something like this;
Krieger barrel $465
Premium Rem action $550
Bench rest stock $500
Sightron scope 10x40-60 $ 1400
Gunsmith work $ 400
total $3315 not includeing tax and frieght
 
I just started in precision, and bought a Remington 700 Police with a 26" barrel in .308, which is under $1,500. A good place to start, I think.
 
Shabazz said:
Some questions for you:

1. How far out do you want to shoot?

2. Are you looking at a "tactical" style rifle or an F-class type rifle.

3. Any preferences/requirements for the rig? (type of stock, trigger, barrel length, weight)

If you narrow it down for us it'll make things easier.

Also what's your definition of "build". With your budget im assuming your looking at a factory rifle or at least a factory barreled action but let us know for sure.
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I am thinking I want to shoot from 300 to 650 yards.

Don't want anything tactical, normal gun is fine.

I would like it to have a nice trigger like my 1911 and not be to heavy.

Does such a rifle exist?
 
well should not compare with handgun trigger but you could just get away with rem700 police in 308.
Savage model 10,11,12 with accutrigger.. Tikka T3 V in 308 are all great rifles in your price range.
300-600 yards are do-able with any kind of stock rifle with good bedding and free floating which will cost you around 30 dollars to do it your self.
if you are still not satisfied with stock trigger, just upgrade to timney for extra $150 or jewel for $250
 
Theres a few really nice setups in the EE right now that might be worth a look. A few even include really nice glass... the fact that they are already setup would be nice for starting out knowing you have a proven performer.
 
My suggestion is to buy a Rem700 5r in .308 or .223, get a trigger of choice (I love my Rifle Basix at 10oz) bed the action and mount your scope. Precision without the build!

Your budget for glass is generous, there's a sticky with lots of info that can help you choose a scope/rings.

I mentioned .223 because the distance you'd like to shoot can be done quite nicely with a 70gr Berger VLD or equivalent.

Good luck and let us know what you choose.:sniper:
 
You don't need to spend that much there, D.G..
Use some of that cash for good handloading kit. Very important if LR precision is expected. Lee collet, Redding body and BR seater dies will build superb ammo for ya.
155gr. Amax bullets, and Varget powder will put you in the zone.

This past year, I've worked with two CGN member's new factory .308's ... both became awesome shooters without any mods to the rifle.
A Savage heavy barrel, and a Rem 5R. Both wearing the very desirable H.S. Precision stocks.
Neither were all that impressive with various factory ammo, but became lasers with handloads.
The Savage shot 3/8ths MOA with the second handload tried. Bone stock, wearing a $250 Bushnell 3200 10x tactical scope in everyday rings and bases.
The 5R went under 1/2 MOA with the third test load. Burris 3x9 hunting scope.

The $900'ish Savage has a longer mag and a shorter throat, allowing bullets to be seated out into the leade(jammed), and still mag feed.
The $1200'ish Rem is opposite, having a long throat and short mag, bullets must be seated deeper in order to mag feed, and it's not feasable to jam them.

I'd buy the Savage, reloading gear, the best glass i could afford, Harris br tilt bipod, and use any leftover cash for reloading components.

Oh yeah, almost forgot, save some $ for a decent rangefinder. Won't hit shyte if ya dont know the distance.:evil:

:cheers:
 
+1 to maynard's suggestion.... go to the ORA, take some of their courses if you can, talk to ORA shooters - you'll be much better informed about how to get the right rifle for you.

Do you plan on loading your own ammo, or buying factory match ammo? For shooting out to 600 yards, both are viable solutions. Handloads are cheaper and potentially better, but there is a setup cost and also the question of whether you are interested in doing it. Factory match ammo is a bit pricey ($1-$2 per round), but it will be accurate out 600; if you want to shoot long range (900 yards and beyond), handloads are a better route.

There's no requirement for a range finder, especially if you are shooting on a rifle range. Having said that, they are pretty nifty and I would never discourage somebody from buying a neat gadget...!
 
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