Rifle for long range shooting

[Teamyamaha1231]

Can I get some hep with what time of rifle to start with for long rang gun

 

[JBP55]

PM Ritten or Mickey.

 

[mickey]

There are a lot of options and brands out there.
If it were me, I would look for a remington 700 5r with a 24" or so barrel in .308.

There are tons more aftermarket parts for Remington than most other brands.
Swap out the trigger on it for a Jewel trigger. The x mark pro triggers that the remington comes with is not that great.

Later on once you shoot the barrel out, true the action when you rebarrel (with a quality barrel) and it will be better than new.



All that being said, if you have the $$$$ for a full blown custom built precision rifle... Go for it. Look to spend $2500+.

 

[Akajun]

DO not get caught in the most expensive rifle trap when starting out, If you want to shoot F class, buy a savage F/tr or one of the repeater versions if you want more than one shot. They have great triggers and will outshoot a factory remington, and hold their own against some of the custom actions. If you shoot one and dont make High Master, its not the gun.
BTW, I'm guessing that was you that came out to Palo Alto the weekend and looked around. We have a 200 yd Reduced Highpower match this Sunday IN Gonzales. If you would like to shoot it and get some quick instruction on how to do so, let me know and we can make that happen.

 

[Teamyamaha1231]

So how do I sign up for the shoot and what is reduced power mean , can you help me out

 

[mickey]

I have mixed feelings on the savage trigger after putting over 3k rounds thru one.
If mine was set below about 1.5# and you worked the bolt to hard, the trigger would not set.
Also have seen guys pull off the line because of the trigger during matches and practice matches.

 

[vmcdonald]

I shoot a Savage FCP in F-class, i think the rifle is capable of posting good scores but not by me... yet. I can vouch for Mickey's trigger issues as I've had my accutrigger not reset during a match. The accutrigger does take some time to get used to and I'm not completely sold on it especially after shooting Mickey's 260. Come out to an f class match at Palo Alto and check out what's being used, you will see factory guns on up to custom builds that will surely make you drool. One thing to remember is that the rifle is only as good as the person behind it and with time you will improve.

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[kengel2]

You got a budget?

Ill second a Remington 5R for a factory gun, and everything else Mickey recommended.

Of your budget is more, then decide what you want and either:
A) Have Ritten build it.
B)Look through the classifieds on snipershide and find one of the unused safe queens being sold.

 

[Teamyamaha1231]

I have a good gun to shoot just looking for ideas I have a fnar 308 I am going to shoot the only thing is I need a good scope to put on it that won't break the bank

 

[mickey]

. One thing to remember is that the rifle is only as good as the person behind it and with time you will improve.
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Well said!
Reloading is a big part of the game too.
It takes a while to build those skills as well.

 

[madwabbit]

i picked up a customized rem 700 .308 from snipershide. the inaccuracies at that range are my fault, not the guns furthest ive shot is ~600 yards, but the previous owner claimed 800-ish. never tried it myself

i'd probably hire someone with the right credentials that could help me improve my capability at ranges 600- to ~1k. feel free to PM me...

+1 to a better scope without selling testicle on black market

 

[mickey]

I have a good gun to shoot just looking for ideas I have a fnar 308 I am going to shoot the only thing is I need a good scope to put on it that won't break the bank

Don't skimp on glass. Before you decide on a particular scope, make sure that it has enough internal elevation adjustment to get you where you want to be from a 100y zero. Vortex is one option for a lower priced scope that is good glass. Sport Optics in Hammond stocks a lot of glass and are great guys to deal with. Give Chris or Jay a ring. I am sure they can fix you up.

 

[cookbon]

I like the Remington 308 cal.

 

[RStewart]

Don't be hatin' on the Savage trigger. If you don't slam the bolt shut, it works fine. Mine is set around 10 ounces.

And the rifle is for sale.

 

[mickey]

You have the Target Accutrigger with the red blade and light springs.
I was referring to the standard accutrigger being set below 1.5#.

 

[RStewart]

You have the Target Accutrigger with the red blade and light springs.
I was referring to the standard accutrigger being set below 1.5#.

Thanks......I thought something wasn't adding up.

 

[gabesurface]

So I'm pretty curious about this as well. Just starting out, I'm looking to go with the Remington 700 ( I don't want to break the bank just yet). I've noticed a lot of recommendations for rifles with stainless steel barrels. Is that a pretty important aspect of long range shooting, or just a preference?

 

[Harrisracing]

Several VERY nice HOWA rifle packages out there for around $600 if you look hard that are VERY nice shooters. Look for .308

If you look close at Academy they sell a Howa Lightning in a black stock that comes with an ATI detachable magwell and 10-round magazine for that "extra tactical" look for $459. Add optics and Bipod, and you have a SERIOUSLY nice firearm that could be used for almost all applications for well under a grand.

I am also very fond of the Remington 700 series, but you will spend more going that route for sure.