First, my last post was on a Del Ton M-4, I am enjoying taking it out to range for a few 100 rounds and the weekend.
I am considering a long range rifle, .308 caliber. I have been to several local gun shops and talked to some of the sale personnel and I understand in most cases they are trying to make a sale and in other cases they are actually providing good advice. I have decided to stick with the .308 as I have read it is the lowest cost round and lowest recoil round also. (please correct me, if I am wrong)
From what I have seen:
High end cost, Savage 10, .308, $800, minus scope.
Low end cost, Mossberg, .308, $500 to $600, minus scope, but I can not remember the model.
I have looked at other rifles like savage arms, Remington 770, (used for $250)
These are my intentions,
1. "Try" to find a rifle/scope combo under $700 to $800, if I have to go to $1000, it will take a bit longer to put some cash away, but that will be fine.
2. Get into a shooting method and learn to shoot good at the local range.
Under 500 yards.
3. Maybe learn to do some hunting in the future.
One suggestion that was given was to get a quality scope and just use the Del Ton Sport M4, any recommendations??
I realize that this a loaded question as there are differing opinions, but any direction or opinions would be greatly appreciated.
**I forgot to mention, I am in EL Paso, TX, mainly desert, any hunting would be east or north of my location.**
I am considering a long range rifle, .308 caliber. I have been to several local gun shops and talked to some of the sale personnel and I understand in most cases they are trying to make a sale and in other cases they are actually providing good advice. I have decided to stick with the .308 as I have read it is the lowest cost round and lowest recoil round also. (please correct me, if I am wrong)
From what I have seen:
High end cost, Savage 10, .308, $800, minus scope.
Low end cost, Mossberg, .308, $500 to $600, minus scope, but I can not remember the model.
I have looked at other rifles like savage arms, Remington 770, (used for $250)
These are my intentions,
1. "Try" to find a rifle/scope combo under $700 to $800, if I have to go to $1000, it will take a bit longer to put some cash away, but that will be fine.
2. Get into a shooting method and learn to shoot good at the local range.
Under 500 yards.
3. Maybe learn to do some hunting in the future.
One suggestion that was given was to get a quality scope and just use the Del Ton Sport M4, any recommendations??
I realize that this a loaded question as there are differing opinions, but any direction or opinions would be greatly appreciated.
**I forgot to mention, I am in EL Paso, TX, mainly desert, any hunting would be east or north of my location.**