New guy here, thought I posted this question earlier but I must’ve done something wrong.
Anyway,
Wanting to get into long range shooting now that the kids are older and time and funds allow it. I recently got a Ruger American predator in 223 to practice with and work on the fundamentals but am also wanting something more suited for 500-1000yds or more. Looking at 2 options and would like some opinions.
Option 1-build a Remington 700 sendero 7mm that I already own. Has maybe 100 rounds on it and I would have it threaded for a suppressor, get something like an MDT oryx chassis and possibly a new trigger.
Option 2- buy a new Ruger precision 6.5 Creedmoor.
I do not reload so factory ammo is a factor. Should I spend $600-1000 to modify the Remington or just buy a rpr and call it good?
Anyway,
Wanting to get into long range shooting now that the kids are older and time and funds allow it. I recently got a Ruger American predator in 223 to practice with and work on the fundamentals but am also wanting something more suited for 500-1000yds or more. Looking at 2 options and would like some opinions.
Option 1-build a Remington 700 sendero 7mm that I already own. Has maybe 100 rounds on it and I would have it threaded for a suppressor, get something like an MDT oryx chassis and possibly a new trigger.
Option 2- buy a new Ruger precision 6.5 Creedmoor.
I do not reload so factory ammo is a factor. Should I spend $600-1000 to modify the Remington or just buy a rpr and call it good?