and target shooting, initially to 1,000 yards.
If you are serious about long range shooting, give up on any of the .30s. The 6.5 RULES the ranges past 600 yards and for good reason. The .308 lacks case capacity to drive a long, high BC bullet fast enough to be competitive against a 6.5. The 30-06 is a fine, high capacity round but I've never seen on on the long line.
What rifle would you suggest for that round?