I have been a deer hunter for 25 years, and I started out with a Rem 700BDL in 270 Win. I have reloaded for my 270 almost as long. About 7 years ago I sold my Rem and bought a Winchester 70 in 270 WSM. I have shot deer out to about 200yds with no problem, although most of my shots have been closer.
In the last year I have bought three rifles in .308 Win. The first is a Chilean Mauser re-chambered in .308, the second is a H&K G3 clone, and this week I found a Rem 700 5R that a local gun shop owner sold to his accountant who returned it a year later unfired LNIB, which I picked up for $900. I'd like to build a nice tactical rifle and learn distance shooting, but having just had my first son born, I am on a tight budget which just got squeezed with my rifle purchase.
I have been searching for information on tactical rifles on the internet, and I found my way to Sniper's Hide and a wealth of information from many knowledgeable folks who are willing to share their expertise and wisdom. I am amazed at the great deals offered in your classified sections. Like I mentioned in the title, I am very glad to be here.
My first task before I can get to the range with my new 5R is to get some optics mounted on it. I have a Leupold Vari-X II 3x9 on my muzzle loader that I can use for now, and I need rings and a rail to attach it with. I had decided to get a EGW 20moa rail, and a set of TPS rings. I figured on buying new hardware until I found this site and saw the deals on used gear.
Is my Leupold good enough to get me started on the range, and are my choices for mounting hardware appropriate? I know I have a nice rifle to build on, and I'd appreciate advise on building it a step at a time. I'll need to improve the trigger as the next step after I get up and going.
In the last year I have bought three rifles in .308 Win. The first is a Chilean Mauser re-chambered in .308, the second is a H&K G3 clone, and this week I found a Rem 700 5R that a local gun shop owner sold to his accountant who returned it a year later unfired LNIB, which I picked up for $900. I'd like to build a nice tactical rifle and learn distance shooting, but having just had my first son born, I am on a tight budget which just got squeezed with my rifle purchase.
I have been searching for information on tactical rifles on the internet, and I found my way to Sniper's Hide and a wealth of information from many knowledgeable folks who are willing to share their expertise and wisdom. I am amazed at the great deals offered in your classified sections. Like I mentioned in the title, I am very glad to be here.
My first task before I can get to the range with my new 5R is to get some optics mounted on it. I have a Leupold Vari-X II 3x9 on my muzzle loader that I can use for now, and I need rings and a rail to attach it with. I had decided to get a EGW 20moa rail, and a set of TPS rings. I figured on buying new hardware until I found this site and saw the deals on used gear.
Is my Leupold good enough to get me started on the range, and are my choices for mounting hardware appropriate? I know I have a nice rifle to build on, and I'd appreciate advise on building it a step at a time. I'll need to improve the trigger as the next step after I get up and going.
