What do I need to do next?

[chuckman]

Hello, all....new to precision/distance shooting and looking for some advice. I just got a Rem 700 SPS Tactical on a HS Precision stock with a Timney trigger, SS 10x42 scope. I have a little extra money to put into it right now, but not much. What's my next step? Buy ammo and start shooting the thing? Bipod? Upgrade rings and base (they are middle of the road right now)?

Thanks for helping me orient my compass.

Chuckman

 

[MrSwede]

If you have the funds for it, get a bipod and ammo. If you come up short, get ammo and rangetime.

 

[E. Bryant]

Ammo and professional instruction.

 

[308Shooter1911]

Upgrading the base and rings depends on the mounting system you currently have. Bipod is must for me, but not entirely necessary. I say buy some match ammo and put some rounds down range. Once you do that, you will know what to do with it next, or at least have some questions.

 

[RonHam]

Ammo, definitely ammo and range time. After that a data book ($40) and spotting scope ($2-300 at least) if you don't already have one.

 

[Redmanss]

What's my next step? Buy ammo and start shooting the thing?

Yes.

The Hide's online training is another good place for your money as well if you can't attend professional instruction.

 

[epaultmbt]

Ballistic software for the smartphone of your choosing. Shouldn't cost you more then $20.

Then a kestrel. If no kestrel then use weather reports from the nearest airport.

 

[308Shooter1911]

Ballistic software for the smartphone of your choosing. Shouldn't cost you more then $20.

Then a kestrel. If no kestrel then use weather reports from the nearest airport.

I recommend Ballistic AE. I have it for iPhone, but I'm sure it comes on other platforms.

 

[Muskyjerk]

membership to a gun range, and beer money so you can buy some advice from the clubs top shooters.

save your brass....

 

[SLED Sniper]

Match Grade ammo, the hides instruction, and range time and more time.

 

[chuckman]

Thanks for the advice. I see a trend. I do belong to a range; unfortunately, it's only 100 yards. I do have access to longer ranges...now to find someone to coach me.

As for smartphone aps, what's a 'smartphone?'

I am ambivilent about a bipod...I have shot using a ruck for support, but I am sure I will get one at some point anyway.

Will invest in ammo, ammo, ammo.....

 

[bnamhill]

Take the Basic LRP class @ K&M Precision Rifle Training. It is a blast and you will learn a TON...