My dad wants to start shooting with me so i need to build or buy a weapon for him. We shoot to 1000 yards. I was considering the remington 700 in sps tactical or the rem 700 tactical aac-sd. Which rifle will be better, they have different twist rates on them. There isnt much for sale on the site here. I have a total budget of about 2000 max. I found a nightforce for 1,000. So that leaves about a 1000 for everything else. Any thoughts or help? I wouldnt mind building from an action if anyone has one for sale. Thanks
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Re: Need to build/ buy a rifle for my dad
I tell you what, I just bought a GAP, so I will sell my other project if you are interested . Remington 700 SPS tactical . Had 45 rounds through it when I bought it. I have not fired it. Has a Badger bolt knob, brand new Badger 20moa base, and it is sitting in a new Remmy 5r take off stock. $800 shipped .
I tell you what, I just bought a GAP, so I will sell my other project if you are interested . Remington 700 SPS tactical . Had 45 rounds through it when I bought it. I have not fired it. Has a Badger bolt knob, brand new Badger 20moa base, and it is sitting in a new Remmy 5r take off stock. $800 shipped .
Re: Need to build/ buy a rifle for my dad
If you have a 1,000 left,buy a Remington 5R.
If you have a 1,000 left,buy a Remington 5R.
Re: Need to build/ buy a rifle for my dad
Thanks guys, wade do you have a link? Is the 5r going to be that much more accurate? What's the difference other than the barrel? Which twist rate would be better 1in10 or 1in12? I'm mainly looking for a 308. 260 isn't out of the question. I just started reloading 2 weeks ago so I don't want to bite off more than I can chew. I'm already set up for 308 right now
Thanks guys, wade do you have a link? Is the 5r going to be that much more accurate? What's the difference other than the barrel? Which twist rate would be better 1in10 or 1in12? I'm mainly looking for a 308. 260 isn't out of the question. I just started reloading 2 weeks ago so I don't want to bite off more than I can chew. I'm already set up for 308 right now
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Shooting 1000? Savage LRP in 260 or 6.5 creed.
I like the 308 and own a 5r, but both the 6.5's beat it easily at 1000
Shooting 1000? Savage LRP in 260 or 6.5 creed.
I like the 308 and own a 5r, but both the 6.5's beat it easily at 1000
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: atxsniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks guys, wade do you have a link? Is the 5r going to be that much more accurate? What's the difference other than the barrel? Which twist rate would be better 1in10 or 1in12? I'm mainly looking for a 308. 260 isn't out of the question. I just started reloading 2 weeks ago so I don't want to bite off more than I can chew. I'm already set up for 308 right now</div></div>
No link as I have not listed it. I will PM you some photos later today.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: atxsniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks guys, wade do you have a link? Is the 5r going to be that much more accurate? What's the difference other than the barrel? Which twist rate would be better 1in10 or 1in12? I'm mainly looking for a 308. 260 isn't out of the question. I just started reloading 2 weeks ago so I don't want to bite off more than I can chew. I'm already set up for 308 right now</div></div>
No link as I have not listed it. I will PM you some photos later today.
Re: Need to build/ buy a rifle for my dad
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: atxsniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My dad wants to start shooting with me so i need to build or buy a weapon for him. We shoot to 1000 yards. I was considering the remington 700 in sps tactical or the rem 700 tactical aac-sd. Which rifle will be better, they have different twist rates on them. There isnt much for sale on the site here. I have a total budget of about 2000 max. I found a nightforce for 1,000. So that leaves about a 1000 for everything else. Any thoughts or help? I wouldnt mind building from an action if anyone has one for sale. Thanks
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Patience and a slightly higher budget is what I recommend because you may have overspent on the scope. I suggest waiting for a nice used 5R to pop up and a good 20MOA base and the right height and size rings (Seekins, Leupold Mark4, Badger). You could also run out and buy a new Remington SPS and the same good base and rings but you would likely not have quite as good shooting an action and stock.
HTH!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: atxsniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My dad wants to start shooting with me so i need to build or buy a weapon for him. We shoot to 1000 yards. I was considering the remington 700 in sps tactical or the rem 700 tactical aac-sd. Which rifle will be better, they have different twist rates on them. There isnt much for sale on the site here. I have a total budget of about 2000 max. I found a nightforce for 1,000. So that leaves about a 1000 for everything else. Any thoughts or help? I wouldnt mind building from an action if anyone has one for sale. Thanks
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Patience and a slightly higher budget is what I recommend because you may have overspent on the scope. I suggest waiting for a nice used 5R to pop up and a good 20MOA base and the right height and size rings (Seekins, Leupold Mark4, Badger). You could also run out and buy a new Remington SPS and the same good base and rings but you would likely not have quite as good shooting an action and stock.
HTH!
Re: Need to build/ buy a rifle for my dad
id suggest get the same chambering you shoot so the 2 of you can interchange and use the same ammo
the nightforce is a great start
id get a savage as they are hard to beat buck/bang wise
id suggest get the same chambering you shoot so the 2 of you can interchange and use the same ammo
the nightforce is a great start
id get a savage as they are hard to beat buck/bang wise
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Why dont u just buy ur own SPS T for 500.00 off here. Then choose the stock you want.
Why dont u just buy ur own SPS T for 500.00 off here. Then choose the stock you want.
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Thanks for all the recommendations. I decided to get the spa tactical from wade and change out the stock. As far as scope I think your right on overspending. I have a Nightforce on mine so I guess I'm partial. Think I'll find a swfa as scope on here. I heard they are great for the money. That will save some coin for the ammo...
Thanks for all the recommendations. I decided to get the spa tactical from wade and change out the stock. As far as scope I think your right on overspending. I have a Nightforce on mine so I guess I'm partial. Think I'll find a swfa as scope on here. I heard they are great for the money. That will save some coin for the ammo...
Re: Need to build/ buy a rifle for my dad
Then buy what you're set up for.....308. Bullets a little pricey, but phenomenal barrel life.
Then buy what you're set up for.....308. Bullets a little pricey, but phenomenal barrel life.
