Hey guys, new to the forum and all, so i'll try and cover this as much as possible.
I'm looking to build my own rifle for long range (800m+) shooting, and at the same want it to be practical to take out bush hunting and all that. I'm trying not to spend rediculous amounts of money, but obviously i know this will cost alot.
Before i start, i'm living down under (australia), which is probably second only to the UK in firearm restrictions. So no semi autos, no suppressors, no magazines over 10 rounds, no rifles shorter than 75cm when folded, and nothing .50 BMG (Not that im looking to go bigger than .300 winmag).
Also, i'm a lefty so limits the choice a tad.
Anyhow, here's what i was thinking of building.
Remington 700 SPS Varmint L/H (in .308).
Choate Ultimate Sniper/Varmint Stock (apparantly they're Crap... McMillan or Muller anybody?)
Scope... Nightforce? Not too sure at the moment.
Bipod, not too sure really, suggestions anyone? Something that wont snag too much on the bush.
I was also considering using an Omark M44 Action and building from there, being single-shot it doesnt really matter that it comes in RH only.
So... comments and criticisms really? This is my first foray into shooting at anything past the 300m mark really.
I'm looking to build my own rifle for long range (800m+) shooting, and at the same want it to be practical to take out bush hunting and all that. I'm trying not to spend rediculous amounts of money, but obviously i know this will cost alot.
Before i start, i'm living down under (australia), which is probably second only to the UK in firearm restrictions. So no semi autos, no suppressors, no magazines over 10 rounds, no rifles shorter than 75cm when folded, and nothing .50 BMG (Not that im looking to go bigger than .300 winmag).
Also, i'm a lefty
Anyhow, here's what i was thinking of building.
Remington 700 SPS Varmint L/H (in .308).
Choate Ultimate Sniper/Varmint Stock (apparantly they're Crap... McMillan or Muller anybody?)
Scope... Nightforce? Not too sure at the moment.
Bipod, not too sure really, suggestions anyone? Something that wont snag too much on the bush.
I was also considering using an Omark M44 Action and building from there, being single-shot it doesnt really matter that it comes in RH only.
So... comments and criticisms really? This is my first foray into shooting at anything past the 300m mark really.