Need help with a rifle upgrade decision...

[GR460]

This is my second post on Sniper's Hide, and being I got no responses on the first post, I figured I must have not provided enough info., or it was just a plain bad, inexperienced question. Being I am in a dilemma though, I will try asking the question(s) another way.

Let me start by saying that I own only one bolt rifle, a Remington LTR-TWS which came with a Leupold 3.5x10x40. I have no back ground in long range shooting or different rifle systems, but I am trying to push the LTR to 500 yards. I am shooting MOA at 300, but I am having trouble maintaining that at 500. I feel that I am holding well and maintaining the fundamentals with each shot.

I am looking for guidance from someone who may have experience with this issue. So, I am wondering...is the rifle capable of maintaining MOA or better out to 500; is there something I should be doing to the rifle (i.e. upgrade optics, change barrel, etc.); should I look at upgrading to a new rifle?

Your input, suggestions or advice is much appreciated?

 

[Mike]

Re: Need help with a rifle upgrade decision...

Yes, the rifle is capable.
No, you do not need to upgrade.

There is a little factor called "wind" that you may not be taking into account between 300 and 500 yards.

The first thing I would do is look at the online training option. Make sure your fundamentals are sound. Once that is established, make sure you have the correct dope on your rifle. Then, learn to read the wind.

At that point you're well on your way to learning how to shoot LD.