I'm looking to make an entry into precision shooting and am debating between the Bergara B-14 HMR and a Tikka CTR dropped into a KRG Bravo chassis, both in .308.
I've noticed a trend from both companies though: the "hunting" models in .308 have longer 22-24" barrels, but the "precision" models have short 20" barrels? Why? When hunting you're realistically going to be staying within 300yds (150yds for most of us), but in competition you might go out to 800+.
Seems backwards. Why is this? Unless everyone thinks a shorty .308 is fine, I'm gonna have to get a different rifle.
(I want a .308 instead of a 6.5 Creedmoor on Philip Velayo's advice, so I learn recoil control skills, etc that will transfer to larger rifles later.)
I've noticed a trend from both companies though: the "hunting" models in .308 have longer 22-24" barrels, but the "precision" models have short 20" barrels? Why? When hunting you're realistically going to be staying within 300yds (150yds for most of us), but in competition you might go out to 800+.
Seems backwards. Why is this? Unless everyone thinks a shorty .308 is fine, I'm gonna have to get a different rifle.
(I want a .308 instead of a 6.5 Creedmoor on Philip Velayo's advice, so I learn recoil control skills, etc that will transfer to larger rifles later.)