Entry level gun and scope

[Big joe]

This weekend went to my first range that you could shoot 1000 plus. Looking at 300 PRC Browning xbolt long range and the Bergara B-14 hmr which would you all suggest over these? Also need some ideas on scopes. I have a couple PST Gen 2s found out they don’t have enough adjustment to shoot a mile. Looking for something entry level that’s decent I live 7 hours to closest range to be able to shoot that

 

[Dtcmcoach]

What do you want to shoot mostly 1000 or a mile? How often will you do each?

 

[Big joe]

I’d say 1000 especially if I Can get into local club that has 1000 yard range. But if I can’t I’d say I’d shoot 5-6 times a year, where we just shot and I’d shoot both 1000 and a mile

 

[hafejd30]

Unless you honestly plan to shoot a mile often and really need it to shine at that distance I’d personally opt for a 6.5.

In cheaper factory rifles I’m a tikka fan. Otherwise I shoot my AI’s or would just build.

What’s the budget for the rifle? A tikka CTR will be a great starter if your around $1000-$1200 for the rifle

Otherwise shop the px here for a setup

Edit: I’m not saying don’t get the 300 PRC. It’s a hell of a cartridge. Just understand the cost and recoil difference if you don’t necessarily need the extra power

I started with a Savage criterion barreled action in 260 Remington and have taken that over a mile with success. No it’s not the ideal cartridge but for the amount of times I shot that distance vs 1000 or closer it was just fine

For a decent cheaper optic I’m liking my DNT. Otherwise Athlon is a good bet. The Ares and Cronus line are great

 

[Baron23]

Just understand the cost and recoil difference

And barrel life.

 

[Taylorbok]

for 1000 and the odd time at a mile I'd look at 6.5 or even 7 PRC. I'd go for the Bergara over the Browning.
CVA actually came out with some decent rifles for reasonable also that are a touch cheaper than a Bergara.

Athlon Cronus is a really good scope for the money, could go to an Ares ETR for a bit cheaper. Even a Midas Tac if you wanted. Gonna wanna put it in a mount with some cant to get all the elevation out of it