So I have been lurking around for a while and thinking about getting into long range shooting, I think I might be ready to pull the trigger ha.
Being somewhat proficient in almost all other shooting disciplines I have decided that I would like to get into long range shooting. I don't know if I want to compete yet, I guess I really just want to be proficient in, and enjoy, long range shooting.
I am expecting to buy everything to get started, however, I do have a model 7 action that is fitted to what looks like a fairly small diameter sporting contour hart barrel (no markings for a manufacturer that I can find) chambered in 7mm-08 with a ugly painted wood factory stock and a vortex scope that I won. It looks pitiful but is a tackdriver with a decent trigger. Also I have a .243 winchester model 70 probably post 1964 featherweight that I might be able to salvage an action from.
I also have a fairly complete reloading setup.
That being said, I am just looking for some direction. I am thinking of buying a long range rifle as it is something that I have always lusted for. I want a quality firearm, I don't mind there being crappy features that I can upgrade later like a stock as long as the rifle has some serious potential. I am also not totally opposed to working with the 7mm-08 if you all think that it is worth putting some money into. I haven't reloaded much for it but I am not sure it likes heavy bullets. I have also thought of fitting the post 64 model 70 action to a shaw barrel.
I would like to get some really quality glass to match the rifle, I would like to use something to get by with until I can spend about a 1000 on a scope and or find a deal on a used one.
So,
What would you all recommend? as far as rifle, scope, ect? I am a college student and while I don't mind spending a decent amount on a new rifle, but saving money is obviously important at the moment. I have been looking at the Remington 5r. I am also interested but do not know much about the new winchester pre64 model 70 stealth that just came out or the offerings from savage.
Sorry for the long winded post, any advice would really be appreciated
Being somewhat proficient in almost all other shooting disciplines I have decided that I would like to get into long range shooting. I don't know if I want to compete yet, I guess I really just want to be proficient in, and enjoy, long range shooting.
I am expecting to buy everything to get started, however, I do have a model 7 action that is fitted to what looks like a fairly small diameter sporting contour hart barrel (no markings for a manufacturer that I can find) chambered in 7mm-08 with a ugly painted wood factory stock and a vortex scope that I won. It looks pitiful but is a tackdriver with a decent trigger. Also I have a .243 winchester model 70 probably post 1964 featherweight that I might be able to salvage an action from.
I also have a fairly complete reloading setup.
That being said, I am just looking for some direction. I am thinking of buying a long range rifle as it is something that I have always lusted for. I want a quality firearm, I don't mind there being crappy features that I can upgrade later like a stock as long as the rifle has some serious potential. I am also not totally opposed to working with the 7mm-08 if you all think that it is worth putting some money into. I haven't reloaded much for it but I am not sure it likes heavy bullets. I have also thought of fitting the post 64 model 70 action to a shaw barrel.
I would like to get some really quality glass to match the rifle, I would like to use something to get by with until I can spend about a 1000 on a scope and or find a deal on a used one.
So,
What would you all recommend? as far as rifle, scope, ect? I am a college student and while I don't mind spending a decent amount on a new rifle, but saving money is obviously important at the moment. I have been looking at the Remington 5r. I am also interested but do not know much about the new winchester pre64 model 70 stealth that just came out or the offerings from savage.
Sorry for the long winded post, any advice would really be appreciated