Long range shooting beginner.

[Grumpy1911]

I shoot a Savage Model 12 ftr in .308. Their accu-trigger is a good trigger. It, or a Remington, are a good action for a future build.

Don't worry about the .308 hate you will get.





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Something looks off with this set up..

[JW]

Something looks off with this set up..

2" body lift?


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[Grumpy1911]

Lmao!! Yes. Thats funny stuff. I decided not to comment anymore after i read the rest of the thread. Lol.




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[JW]

Lmao!! Yes. Thats funny stuff. I decided not to comment anymore after i read the rest of the thread. Lol.




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A body has to have a sense of humor round these parts. It's not a safe space. [emoji2]


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[Slick8]

Lots of good info above and I'll add my opinion as well.

The 308 will work but there's way better. I'd go with a 7RM or 6.5 of any flavor. If 30 cal is what you want then go with a 300wm, it does way better with the heavy high bc bullets.

It's really hard to beat the 7RM from a practical standpoint. It's among the smallest of the belted magnums but will run a 180 High BC Berger up to 2950-3000 FPS. IMO-that's the magic number you're looking for. It allows for less dope of wind and elevation plus extends your maximum lethal hunting range. OH, and like the 308, there's a metric ton of loading info out there on it.

If not building a custom, I'd go with the mod 700 5R in 300 WM or a savage.

[JW]

Lots of good info above and I'll add my opinion as well.

The 308 will work but there's way better. I'd go with a 7RM or 6.5 of any flavor. If 30 cal is what you want then go with a 300wm, it does way better with the heavy high bc bullets.

It's really hard to beat the 7RM from a practical standpoint. It's among the smallest of the belted magnums but will run a 180 High BC Berger up to 2950-3000 FPS. IMO-that's the magic number you're looking for. It allows for less dope of wind and elevation plus extends your maximum lethal hunting range. OH, and like the 308, there's a metric ton of loading info out there on it.

If not building a custom, I'd go with the mod 700 5R in 300 WM or a savage.

Dang Ol ought 6 be better than a doggone 308. [emoji39]


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[Grumpy1911]

A body has to have a sense of humor round these parts. It's not a safe space. [emoji2]


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No doubt.


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[Slick8]

Dang Ol ought 6 be better than a doggone 308. [emoji39]


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Yup the ole naught 6 gets no love anymore.

[Mike D]

Remington 5R is the best production gun made in my opinion. $1100, so not sure what your budget is. For long range shooting, your are going to need high quality optics on top of what ever rifle you choose. It comes in .308, .300 win mag and .223.

I agree and there is now a 260 Remington available in the Gen 2 5R.


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[JW]

I agree and there is now a 260 Remington available in the Gen 2 5R.


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Seconded on the 260.


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[howabouttheiris]

You guys are a riot.... you'd really laugh if you seen my bow.



Rifle scope is 2.75" over bore, comfort 1st. Old, fat, inflexible. ...

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[JW]

You guys are a riot.... you'd really laugh if you seen my bow.



Rifle scope is 2.75" over bore, comfort 1st. Old, fat, inflexible. ...

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Hey whatever works!!!!!


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[tigerscowboy]

Sweet Jesus get some lower rings man haha. Do you input 6" for your sight height in your ballistics calculator?

Glad somebody already sent this (was thinking it was just me)

[meltingfeather]

Get geared up for reloading.
Accuracy and $$$ are no brainers for a long range shooter.

[meltingfeather]

Savage is hard to beat for the money and accuracy out of the box.