A GOOD LONG RANGE RIFLE

[matty]

i am looking at getting a good long range gun without breaking the bank. i was thinking along the lines of a 7MM Rem Mag or a 300 Win Mag. it would be used like i said, mostly for just long range shooting, but for some long range hunting as well.

i am not worried about the price of ammo as i reload, so that is not really a factor for me. it would be nice if it was something that a Big 5 sportinggoods store carried, because they have no limit for length on their lay-a-ways, as long as you make a payment every 30 days.

also, what would be a good scope to put on it?

thanks

[inplanotx]

Here are three choices:

.308 with heavy bullets

300 Win. Mag with heavy bullets

.338 Lapua.

Good luck!

[IShootBack]

Hey matty, welcome aboard:

That's a loaded question.

How much are you willing to spend on the total package?

How much shooting are you planning on doing? Those big magnums wear out a bore after about 700 shots. It'd be good to get a rifle that can be easly re-barrelled.

Are you planning on all weather shooting or are you like me and are a fair weather shooter? It makes a difference.

It may be a good idea to shop around. Maybe your sporting goods store can special order you something.

[inplanotx]

How much shooting are you planning on doing? Those big magnums wear out a bore after about 700 shots. It'd be good to get a rifle that can be easly re-barrelled.

HUH?????????


I have two Springfield M1a's that have about 3500 rounds each through them, six FN-FAL's with about 3,000 rounds through them one rem. 40x in 300 mag with 2,100 rounds through it.

[3gunner]

I have a Remington model 700 in 7mm Mag with a Leupold Vari-X III sitting on top. Very accurate gun.

[45Smashemflat]

Blaser R93LRS in .308. Available in .338L if your into the big bores. Mine shoots like its got eyes - topped with a Luepod VXIII M3 3.5x10

[Shooter45]

Savage Mod 10FP in .308 with a good scope.

[Txquadhunter]

IPT listed the most widely used in long range.

I have a .308 in a standerd Ruger mkII. with 165gr SP it's taken game out to 400yrds dropped in there tracks.

My savage .308 with 26" BBL has taken coyote out at 750yrds with no problem.

My Browning in 7mm Mag has had no problems dropping critters at 500yrds. with 150gr's.

But my long range shots has been mostly on pesky coyote. When the deer aint moving and the coyote's are. Good long range fun.

Check the ammo charts on the Cal's your looking into and see which one preforms the best with the range your wanting. Everyone's idea of long range hunting differs.

I know of another round thats great for long range hunting. But it's a wildcat round. So no buying a huntng stores and rifle have to be chamberd by a smith. It's recoil is bout like a 300win. but a lot more uhmp behind the .30 cal bullet. it's known as the .300 Jarrett. Based on a resized 8mm Rem round.

or you could get a .50BMG and be deadly at bout all ranges

[LIKTOSHOOT]

Define long range?


LTS

[islenos]

.308 / 155hpbt palma shot outta 1 in 13 twist at around 3000 fps.

[ryan_marine]

If it was up to me I would get a savage... If you ever do shoot out the barrel they are the easiest to replace.... I would also include the 7mmRemMag, 300SAUM, and the 7MMSAUM. I read that a 300SAUM could shoot the mile if done right from the bench with out too much in the mods department... But it took the author over 10 shots to get it out there.

Ray

[Deputy Dawg]

how about a Barrett in 50 cal

[JohnK3]

I was recently lurking about the free section of Chuck Hawks' website doing some research into muzzle-loading (looking at buying one to extend the deer season) when I ran across a rather interesting tidbit of information about Savage and *all* of their firearms.

They pressure-test/proof *every* barrel that comes out of their factory, even their muzzle-loaders. Their muzzle-loaders are tested to ten times the maximum recommended load. That and their Accu-Trigger is arguably the best in the industry. So you could do a whole lot worse than to pick up the Savage. It's a fine rifle for your needs!

[xxxxxxl]

3Gunner's choice is definitely one I would have to agree with.

I have a Remington model 700 in 7mm Mag with a Leupold Vari-X III sitting on top. Very accurate gun.

[blackhawkkid308]

i would take my remington 700P in 308 26in bull barrel. it was $899.99 plus tax and the call in, it shoots 10 shot 1/2 in groups at 100 yards with 155g sierra. it is a scope only rifle. scope is a atn 6-18x65. scope was $629.00 for a total of $1648.66 otd. rifle also has the new x-pro trigger.
bhk308

[ryan_marine]

Sorry I did not see this before I listed mine. It is a 223 that shoots an honest sub 4" at 600yrds with factory ammo...

Ray

[scudrunner]

Dont foget about a Weatherby in .300 Weatherby Mag with a good Leupold Vari-X III 2.5-10 X 40mm. Some of the newer Weatherby's are not as pricey as they once were and they are great rifles. I have on in S/S with a SYN. stock and the above mentioned scope. What a great package! The recoil isn't bad either since mine also came with a factory installed Fox River muzzle break.

.30 cal. bullets for reloading give you a wide variety of weights for just about any purpose. That's my opinion anyway.

[Robert Waghorn]

Hi have you thought of picking up an Omark 7.62 cheap and putting a scope on it. very accurate, but only single shot.

[blackhawkkid308]

well i sold the lr308 so i guess i would have to go with my preban springfield m1a supermatch.
bhk223

[bassketcher]

My savage in 243 shoots very straight and fast . 3" at 150 yards

Bassketcher

[paul T]

Blaser Lrs2 shooting 150g sierra or 155 lapuas for long range target work would be a exellent choice. paul T Ireland

[SAVAGE SHOOTER]

savage mod 10 fp with a tasco supersniper scope.mines shootin 1.5" at 250yards all day long.the rifle comes stock with the accutrigger the best trigger ive ever fired.there is no better rifle for 600.00.

[sportster]

I agree with paul T. A Sig Blaser R93 LRS2 in .308 with a Horus Vision scope is what I have. I believe it is a very good setup. I have a Barrett 99-416 on order for longer range shooting. I will probably put a Horus Vision scope on it also. Both are worth checking into. IMHO

Rick
Viet Nam Vet
66-67

[1911Kid]

I like the rifle in your pic sportster
Wish I had 1

[williamd]

HUH?????????

AGREE!!!

Shot both 7MMM and 300WM at long ranges and put thousands through both. The 7 strated to open a bit after maybe 8000-9000 rounds loaded to the max. Was still a great rifle. An earlier 40X in 308 fired probably 5000 rounds and I was talked into selling it because it was so accurate and I was moving out of that game. I know the buyer used it for the next 5 years without and bbl issues.

If you are very 'in tune' with your weapon you will note when it is beginning to fade .... and you can sell it to a competitor!!