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Long range, bolt action recommendations vanity (Oh! the humanity)
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| December 23,2013
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Posted on 12/23/2013 2:00:22 PM PST by BerserkPatriot
Given that guns are like any other tool, you need various types of guns to do different functions. One of these would have to be bolt action for long range shooting hunting etc. Ive seen many a vanity on sport utility rifles, concealed carry and home defense but dont recall one this type of shooting situation. Mostly looking at the Remington model 700 series specifically the SPS tactical family for various reasons. This family of model 700s has a 20 barrel and threaded muzzle. The budget is in the $700 range and Im looking to get something in a fairly common chambering - .308 mostly. Im seeing that model as a middle of the road type hopefully accurate enough to do the job, but not so expensive to break the bank.
Any general recommendations on the subject?
Recommendations on that specific model and chambering?
Is it up to the task?
Thoughts on optics.
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To: suijuris
Thanks for the info. I’m also considering a Tikka or maybe a Browning X-bolt.
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posted on
12/26/2013 11:24:16 AM PST
by
smokingfrog
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To: BerserkPatriot
I think that the 30.06 is probably the most common caliber around here (Rockies), followed maybe by 308. 7mm Mag and 300Win Mag are right up there too. I have always used Remington 700, and I am extremely biased in favor of it - Mostly 30.06 and 7mm Mag, but in recent years, I went to 300Win Mag. In the common market, in commonly available calibers, you'd be hard put to find a better rifle for stopping power at long range... Which is why I have it... But any of the above mentioned calibers should serve your purpose, and should be readily available, at least in the West.
My current Remington 700 300Win Mag w/ Shepherd P1 scope was purchased used and un-papered for a combined $450... which is well within your price point. If you have a handful of Benjamins and wait for the deal, it can happen.
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posted on
12/26/2013 12:13:31 PM PST
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roamer_1
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To: MasterGunner01
Thank you. That was extremely helpful.
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posted on
12/26/2013 1:35:11 PM PST
by
Pollster1
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To: Pollster1
You are most welcome. The Parker-Hale/Versa-Pod bipods are the best bipods I have seen. They are used on many precision rifles for snipers. You'll really like it on your rifle.
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