New user here and this is my first post so please don't crucify me. I am looking to purchase a new bolt action rifle, primarily for target shooting, but would like to be able to hunt with it as well. I am not a long range shooter (yet) and have no illusions of going out and shooting long distances on my first day. I digress, I have narrowed my caliber selection down to .308 and am looking at two options, the Remington 700 5r SS, and the Savage 11/111 Long Range Hunter. Both rifles are similar with 24" barrels and weigh right around 8.5lbs. The savage comes with the accu-trigger and has an adjustable muzzle break already installed. I am looking to do this for right around 1K (not including the glass). I'd love to hear some opinions anyone has on either rifle (or any others I should consider). Thanks
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Re: purchasing a new rifle, need advice
5R.
Very good stock, very good barrel, very accurate out of the box while being easy to carry.
Savage model 10 fp in the HS stock would be another excellent choice.
5R.
Very good stock, very good barrel, very accurate out of the box while being easy to carry.
Savage model 10 fp in the HS stock would be another excellent choice.
Re: purchasing a new rifle, need advice
I would check out the Tikka Scout Rifle in .308. Cabellas has them on sale right now. A great rifle right out of the box.
Regards, Paul
I would check out the Tikka Scout Rifle in .308. Cabellas has them on sale right now. A great rifle right out of the box.
Regards, Paul
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If by chance you think you may be interested in a 300WM, I'm selling a super clean one. Here is the link. It has 160 rounds down the barrel. I can break up the set if you don't want the scope. I will also sell that case and 8 boxes of Black Hills Match Grade 190 Grain ammo for a good price. Just in case you're interested.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3652648&page=1
If by chance you think you may be interested in a 300WM, I'm selling a super clean one. Here is the link. It has 160 rounds down the barrel. I can break up the set if you don't want the scope. I will also sell that case and 8 boxes of Black Hills Match Grade 190 Grain ammo for a good price. Just in case you're interested.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3652648&page=1
Re: purchasing a new rifle, need advice
The 700 5R is a proven performer. 308 is forgiving to reload for if you decide to get into that and has great match ammo (FGMM 175 or 168smk) if you don't reload.
That setup, a harris bipod, a 20moa base with some good glass, a rear bag and you are off to a running start. Good luck!
The 700 5R is a proven performer. 308 is forgiving to reload for if you decide to get into that and has great match ammo (FGMM 175 or 168smk) if you don't reload.
That setup, a harris bipod, a 20moa base with some good glass, a rear bag and you are off to a running start. Good luck!
Re: purchasing a new rifle, need advice
Seriously consider the FN TSR XP.
Seriously consider the FN TSR XP.
Re: purchasing a new rifle, need advice
Savage 10 FP-SR
Savage 10 FP-SR
Re: purchasing a new rifle, need advice
If you are looking to get a rifle and jump right into hunting/target shooting, your choices are a wash.
The 5R has remarkable accuracy and dependability.
The Savage LRH is *gasp* comparable.
I like the stock on the 5R better than the LRH.
The Savage LRH is lighter.
Pick your poison.
If you are looking to get a rifle and jump right into hunting/target shooting, your choices are a wash.
The 5R has remarkable accuracy and dependability.
The Savage LRH is *gasp* comparable.
I like the stock on the 5R better than the LRH.
The Savage LRH is lighter.
Pick your poison.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KYpatriot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 700 5R is a proven performer. 308 is forgiving to reload for if you decide to get into that and has great match ammo (FGMM 175 or 168smk) if you don't reload.
That setup, a harris bipod, a 20moa base with some good glass, a rear bag and you are off to a running start. Good luck! </div></div>
+1. Spot on. Love my 5R
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KYpatriot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 700 5R is a proven performer. 308 is forgiving to reload for if you decide to get into that and has great match ammo (FGMM 175 or 168smk) if you don't reload.
That setup, a harris bipod, a 20moa base with some good glass, a rear bag and you are off to a running start. Good luck! </div></div>
+1. Spot on. Love my 5R
Re: purchasing a new rifle, need advice
Remington 700 5R SS all day long
Remington 700 5R SS all day long
Re: purchasing a new rifle, need advice
I woudn't get the 5r if i was getting a remington. Buy the varmint (can get them for about 300$) Order a manners or mcmillan stock and some DBM and you'll end up around that 1,000 mark.
I woudn't get the 5r if i was getting a remington. Buy the varmint (can get them for about 300$) Order a manners or mcmillan stock and some DBM and you'll end up around that 1,000 mark.
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Where are these mythical remington varmint rifles for 300 bucks?
Where are these mythical remington varmint rifles for 300 bucks?
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There was an ADL forsale in Dunhams ad this week and think theres a 40 dollar rebate from remington was $399 with a scope. what about the dicks specials someone posted. Dont know what caliber as the ads are less then descriptive in dunhams
There was an ADL forsale in Dunhams ad this week and think theres a 40 dollar rebate from remington was $399 with a scope. what about the dicks specials someone posted. Dont know what caliber as the ads are less then descriptive in dunhams
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Gunny where are you seeing a REM 5R for $600.00???
edit, nevermind. you were not speaking of the Rem 5R
Gunny where are you seeing a REM 5R for $600.00???
edit, nevermind. you were not speaking of the Rem 5R
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: powdermeasure</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Gunny where are you seeing a REM 5R for $600.00???
edit, nevermind. you were not speaking of the Rem 5R </div></div>
Read the end. The savage I found in 5r for about $600. The REM in the same was usually a little more as in a couple hundred. And that's used street price. They're bout $800 new anyway. It's just a barrel.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: powdermeasure</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Gunny where are you seeing a REM 5R for $600.00???
edit, nevermind. you were not speaking of the Rem 5R </div></div>
Read the end. The savage I found in 5r for about $600. The REM in the same was usually a little more as in a couple hundred. And that's used street price. They're bout $800 new anyway. It's just a barrel.
