I am new to long range shooting and am in the market for a new .308. I will be shooting paper out to 1000yds and also want to use the rifle for hunting deer and hogs. Eventually I would like to hand load and shoot in some local competitions once i gain experience. I was looking at the FN SPR A3 G which has everything i am looking for but it is a tad heavy for hunting and i am more familiar with a 700 action. Some of the factory remington rifles I am interested in include the XCR tactical long range and the 700p. My price range is $1500 to $2000 for the rifle. I will put either a NF 5.5-22 x 50 NXS or a Trijicon AccuPoint on the rifle later on. I am open to any suggestions and I have looked over older posts but am looking for more directed answers to my questions. Thanks, -James.