I'm in the process of shopping for my first precision rig. Now, I'm not into the fancy calibers (read: 6mm BR or any of the Ackley Improved family, or any of 'em wildcats).
As such, I was recommended a few different ones.
.308, which is venerable, apparently pretty easy to load for;
.243, which, with handloads and the right barrel can be accurate to 1000 yards, but is a bit of a barrel burner, or so I hear;
Or anything you're willing to suggest. Please note that I will be building this rig probably off of a Remington 700 SPS Varmint, considering that I like the stock and the new Remington actions.
Oh, and no .50 BMG, or .416 Cheytac. And I can't afford anyting chambered for the .338 Lapua.
2007-10-03 09:57:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Boker_magnum, you got my dream pretty much nailed down. McMillan A5 stock (or maybe the newest HS Precision), bedded action and barrel, with the action blueprinted and the trigger lightenened to maybe 3 pounds. And the optics, I'm not so sure yet but S&B sounds good. However, I am on a bit of a budget. But in the plenty of time, the rig can evolve...
2007-10-03 14:11:28 · update #1
Stick with the 308 caliber and utilize the Remington 700 receiver to build on. I shoot Long Range Rifle Competitions and NRA Sanctioned 200,400 & 600 yard Matches,and have for over 16+ years. I personally own (5) Remington 700 Custom Built Match Rifles in 308 caliber. 95% of all Competition shooters you will see on the firing line use the Remington 700. It's not only extremely popular, but it gets the job done!
2007-10-03 10:19:11 · answer #1 · answered by JD 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Another for the .308. Can't go wrong.
But I've not heard about .243 eating barrels enough to worry about. With the really lightweight 55 gr bullets, I've heard of folks getting above 4,000 fps and some impressive long range characteristics. .
2007-10-03 10:30:29 · answer #2 · answered by DJ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You should definately stick with the .308. It's a very popular round and there are loads of different loads available and firearms to fire them from. You might want to consider the Savage 10FP, as it's cheaper than a Remington and more accurate than anything in the same price range, and still popular enough to have accessories available. I've owned both, and I've been far more satisfied with my Savage than I was with my 700.
2007-10-03 10:24:52 · answer #3 · answered by fishtrembleatmyname 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do vote for the .308 Win. Also, look into the 300 Win. Mag. for the heavy end, or a 22-250 Rem. for the light end. Best of luck.
2007-10-03 11:19:23 · answer #4 · answered by T.Long 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
308 in a remington 700 action, aluminum pillar bedded in a McMillan stock using a Krieger stainless heavy barrel.Pick your own custom trigger. Schmidt & Bender optics on drilled and tapped billet mounts.
2007-10-03 12:56:22 · answer #5 · answered by boker_magnum 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
do no longer purchase A blend GUN! Ya know those that publicize having a 22 barel a shotgun barrel and a nother barrel. they are oftentimes affordably made and from acquaintances who've them, they are extraordinarily faulty. If i've got been you i might get a .223 it particularly is generally used for each thing different than geese. yet it particularly is a splash super for rabbit and a splash small for deer, you at the instant are not paying a ton for ammunition and you dont ought to purchase many distinctive weapons. on the smaller animals (rabbits and possum) objective for the pinnacle in case you prefer to maintain the beef. For the better animals (deer and goat) you are able to objective for the pinnacle in case you dont strategies messing up the horns/antlers. in any different case i might advise aiming for the middle/lungs. yet another stable component of the .223 is that it particularly is rapid and precise as hell. For the geese you ought to flow with a 12 or 20 gauge shotgun. OR... in case you prefer one gun for each thing you ought to flow with a 20 gauge. Use shot (a gaggle a small metallic bb's) for duck possum and rabbit and use slugs for deer and goat. the factor with this gun is which you need to be close. 40 yards could be a stretch, attempt to maintain interior 30 yards with this gun.
2016-10-06 01:16:37 · answer #6 · answered by mcglothlen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One vote for the .308
2007-10-03 10:07:42 · answer #7 · answered by C_F_45 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would be hard to beat either the .308 or the .30-06 for what you want to do and within your constrictions. Both are excellent rounds and both have been the choice for sniper weapons for the U.S. military for many years.
2007-10-03 15:21:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
308 vote here
booker stop your making me drool LOL
they have been using the 308 for long range matches for a long time and it still wins so you can't go wrong there
2007-10-04 08:05:43 · answer #9 · answered by crazy_devil_dan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer the 30-06 or 8mm Mauser myself.*
2007-10-04 02:49:08 · answer #10 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋