Trying to decide between these two...

[Bigbubba]

So I am thinking about getting a rifle to do some paper punching. My range goes out to about 275 and that's it.

Thinking about either a 260 Rem or a 308.
I have lots of 308 brass and currently have a T3 Hunter in same, so reloading would be easy.
Mostly just thinking about my shoulder and therefore leaning towards a 260 for less recoil.

The 2 rifles I have in mind are either the Remington 700 Magpul - this one

https://www.remington.com/rifles/bolt-action/model-700/model-700-magpul

or the Remington 700 Gen 2 - this one

https://www.remington.com/rifles/bolt-action/model-700/model-700-5-r-stainless-threaded-gen-2

Is there much difference?
Both have 5R rifling.
One has an adjustable stock with a drop out magazine, the other is a straight line stock with a floor plate.

Otherwise they look the same to me....any thoughts either way from guys who have these?
Thanks

 

[Camoman1]

Id go with the magpul just so its adjustable, since you already have a 308 reloading will be cheeper. I see no reason to go 260 unless you have a medical condition. Could also put a muzzle break on either rifle to ease the recoil.

 

[caramel]

Whatever you do go 308... JP.

 

[HondaVTEC]

The Mil Spec 700 is superior as far as accuracy goes . Its an old school design , but , it definitely is rock solid and works extremely well . IMO , 308 is the choice for that distance . Barrel life is much better and it will shoot 1/2 moa at distance with good ammo . I used to own an M24 from Armament Technology ( similar to the Mil Spec 700 ) and it was incredible . Armament Technology's owner won the Canadian National title 3 times with a rifle with well over 10,000 rounds through the barrel . That's hard to beat .