What would be a good choice in a Remington 700?

Question

Im thinking about getting a remington 700 rifle but im unsure of what model to get, as it will be my 1st rifle. im 24 and live in Australia and im joining the Army next year. All i want the rifle for is to go to the range and practice ive got a budget of $1500 so what would be a good option i want it either 300 or 308.

Thanks

Answer 1

I would go with the sps as it built for accuracy
the sps varmint in 308 lists for $637
would also look into a sps tactical but it is a premier dealer exclusive so they don't list a price on the Remington site

Answer 2

The Remington 700 is an excellent choice for a great rifle. The most popular caliber by far is the .308. I am a Competition Rifle Team Member,and have been for the last 16 years. The Remington 700 in 308 is the main choice for experienced long range target shooters here in the United States. It's also very popular in the Law Enforcement Tactical Divisions, and various Government agencies and the U.S. military as a Sniper-Counter Sniper rifle. In addition there are many different bullet weights and bullet configurations available in the 308 caliber ammunition.

Since your intention is to join the Australian Army next year, I can't think of a better suited rifle or caliber for you to use and train with beforehand., since 308 caliber is popular with your military branches as well. Good luck and good shooting..

Answer 3

You have very good taste in guns. I prefer the .308 for a couple of reasons. I believe that the 300 you refer to is the .300 Winchester Magnum. The 308 is an exceptional multi-purpose round, and the kick is easier to take. It is the civilian version of the NATO standard 7.62X51 that I am sure your forces use, in addition to the 5.56X45. The 308 is easy to find ammo for and if you are not hunting large game at distances greater than 800 meters you do not need anything more powerful. You can target shoot out to 1000 meters.

As far as the model I think you should go with something with a heavy barrel if you do not intend to pack the rifle around with you while you hike long distances. If you intend to hunt with it I would select a standard barrel. I prefer the synthetic stock because it will not swell with moisture like a wood stock. The SPS is a great choice.

Answer 4

I have a Remington Sendero chambered for the .308 cartridge. Great gun. Plenty gun for most any kind of game and it is an inherently accurate round. I prefer the 165 grain bullet. Seems to give me the best accuracy.

As for the Army, Good on ya, mate!! Give 'em hell!!

I did my time in both the U.S. Marines and the U.S. Navy.

Answer 5

Considering it's your first rifle, I would choose to to go with the .308, over the .300 Win mag, the .308 will be cheaper to shoot, and have less recoil.

Answer 6

A better choice for the caliber of your Rifle would be 30-06 because it is more versatile & has a larger variety of bullet weights to choose from.*

Answer 7

hi i'm 18 and am looking into the australain defence force at the moment. why does your rifle have to be 300 or 308?? the most logical choice to me is the 223 calibre since that's what alot of our defences rifles are chambered for. it is also a very cheap calibre to shoot and has a massive range of ammo and reloading componets. another good choice would be the 6mm ppc another military/tactical round. i applaud your choice of rifle though very good action.

Answer 8

There both good calibers.

But dosn't the Australian army use a 5.56x45 nato round? If so maybe you could get a .223 which is close to the nato round to farmiliarise yourself with the round.

Answer 9

get the light tactical version or some other one along that lin, they change the model name s a lot so i cant really keep up but i KNOW they have a tactical model.