Reasonable target riffle?
- Thread starter katanaa
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One thing to think about, quick. The 223 will go 1000 yards but it is near possible to spot splash at that distance. If you're just learning to shoot at longer ranges then it can be a pain in the butt, especially if you shoot without a spotter.
I really liked shooting 178 Amax out to 1000 yards, and will again when my 308 AR is finished.
I take it that the Vanguard is your hunting rifle? If you're not attached to keeping rifle light, there are a few people making stocks for Howa actions. Personally, I would write Tom Manners and have home build an EH1 for your 308 and start your journey! Save the other $700 for new glass
I really liked shooting 178 Amax out to 1000 yards, and will again when my 308 AR is finished.
I take it that the Vanguard is your hunting rifle? If you're not attached to keeping rifle light, there are a few people making stocks for Howa actions. Personally, I would write Tom Manners and have home build an EH1 for your 308 and start your journey! Save the other $700 for new glass
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- Jameson, SK
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- On a sand bar in the Atlantic Ocean.
The Tikka is a good choice. Pretty unfriendly for a lefty unless you can either find a l/h model or build yourself a cheek-rest that will not rip your face off each time you pull the trigger. I made one out of birds eye maple and it fits quite nicely.
I bought mine on a spur of the moment whim and I don't even know if i'll shoot it much. Too many guns and not enough time.
Anyways, just wanted to show you that a r/h model can be made to work with a lefty.
pei precision
CGN Regular
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- sault saint marie ON
that came out really nice^^^^
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- Jameson, SK
There are T3 Varmints in LH out there. Not common, but they exist
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- Jameson, SK
Unless you're gonna spend 200$ on an Edgewood or SEB bag, Caldwell is fine for a rear bag.
An adjustable front rest is about as good as it gets. You can spend up to 2000$ in a SEB, but lots run "The Rock" for 180$. I honestly think that I can be almost as steady off my bipod and a rear bag.
An adjustable front rest is about as good as it gets. You can spend up to 2000$ in a SEB, but lots run "The Rock" for 180$. I honestly think that I can be almost as steady off my bipod and a rear bag.
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If you are looking to enjoy starting up having a rifle that shoots 0.75" MOA will provide that.
If you are looking to compete, you will be looking for 1/3 moa. So choose within these parameters. The more refined, the more custom you will be seeking. Now, if you are looking for a platform to build upon for the most frugal of us, look no farther than the savage platform in my opinion. Other options over that and be sure to have a several $1000 over the long run to get there.
Save your money for quality optics, 32 power or above. Several in variable or fixed out there. But there is benefits for both. Variables will allow you to dial down in heavy mirage.
Go for it with your pro hunter, it may surprise you. But sooner than later you will find a need to upgrade, and this is where you need to choose the platform an goals you wish to go from. I witnessed a bone stock Savage 10 varmint rifle improve this winter towards a competitive level at 300 and 500m....so practice in the shooting and reloading will get you close. Stick with the 223 for now, it will train you for the least cost. My 2c.
If you are looking to compete, you will be looking for 1/3 moa. So choose within these parameters. The more refined, the more custom you will be seeking. Now, if you are looking for a platform to build upon for the most frugal of us, look no farther than the savage platform in my opinion. Other options over that and be sure to have a several $1000 over the long run to get there.
Save your money for quality optics, 32 power or above. Several in variable or fixed out there. But there is benefits for both. Variables will allow you to dial down in heavy mirage.
Go for it with your pro hunter, it may surprise you. But sooner than later you will find a need to upgrade, and this is where you need to choose the platform an goals you wish to go from. I witnessed a bone stock Savage 10 varmint rifle improve this winter towards a competitive level at 300 and 500m....so practice in the shooting and reloading will get you close. Stick with the 223 for now, it will train you for the least cost. My 2c.
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- On a sand bar in the Atlantic Ocean.
As with any bag, they get "punched down" with recoil. I find that each 10 or so shots, I have to tip the bag back and smack the side to sort it out. Not the end of the world and it makes for a rock steady rest.
Here's my 2 cents. I just started long range shooting. To start I bought a set up rifle used with about 175 rounds through it. It is a Savage FCP-K in .308. It sports a Bushnell 10x40. Factory accutrigger. With Nosler match it was a 1-1.25 MOA gun. Not bad I thought, for a guy who hasn't really been into long range style of shooting. I then learned about the second sport involved with owning a target rifle.....reloading. With 168 Hornady HPBT over 43.3 grains of RL15, Federal 210m primer and Nosler brass it shoots .75 moa or less as long as I do my part and honestly the rifle shoots better than I can. I can ring the 800m gong at my range very consistently.
Moral of the story, I have less than a 1000 bucks invested into a rifle that shoots better than i can right now. I can always upgrade. .308 has taught me a lot about ballistics and reloading. I have no regrets about buying a savage. Especially at the price point.
Moral of the story, I have less than a 1000 bucks invested into a rifle that shoots better than i can right now. I can always upgrade. .308 has taught me a lot about ballistics and reloading. I have no regrets about buying a savage. Especially at the price point.
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- Jameson, SK
There's a LH 6.5x55 T3 Lite on the EE. It's lite, but you could spin the barrel off and have a heavy made???
In case you would like to be able to change barrels as well as caliber for specific reasons then the give both the Savage as well as the Remington 783 some thought. Have a look at Mystic Precision's web site and his thoughts on the Savage actions for competition as well as his recent review of the Rem 783 and his build for a decent PRS competition rifle.
My choice would be to put it in a Boyds stock like he did, and get a Prefit model 783 barrel from Jerry Teo at Mystic Precision, bed the rifle with epoxy and pillars and go shoot in whatever caliber suits your need.
Here is a link to find it: http://mysticprecision.com/2016/01/remington-783-the-best-donor-for-prsmag-fed-rifles/
Out of the box most of these rifles shoot sub moa and with a rebarrel to a select match grade barrel, they do very well.
What do you think about the Tikka T3 Lite I believe it has a twist rate 1:8" in .223? It's under $1000 around my price range. Would it be competitive enough? or do you have to go with 1:7 (Savage) I think they are $1400. Also do you think Cedar Springs will be running this year? Thx
Ryan
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- Jameson, SK
I think it's awesome, but it's not ideal for target work. If you lived somewhere where you could hunt small game with a .223 it'd be great!!
Barrel will heat up, and it won't feel as steady as the varmint
You could get a t3 lite and eventually rebarrel it....
