First time posting, long time viewer, newbie here from central Iowa...
Want your guys opinion on something. Looking to get into long range shooting..nothing extreme, say 500 yards or so. I am looking for a new rifle and wanted your opinions on the Remington 700...probably something like the VTR or one of the police tacticals. These rifles are in my price range and skill level. I would probably be sticking to the 308 as exotic ammo is hard to come by in my neck of the woods. I have held several VTR and p[olice versions of the 700 and pretty much all fit me well. Hopefully when time and money allows, I would like to go on a bear or elk hunt. Would these rifles perform well under this type of hunt? Also, a recommendation on glass would be nice as well. Again, I am on a budget so keep that in mind. I have read through the beginning long range shooting posts and rifle recommendations but would still like your opinion of these rifles for an average shooter like myself. Thanks!
Want your guys opinion on something. Looking to get into long range shooting..nothing extreme, say 500 yards or so. I am looking for a new rifle and wanted your opinions on the Remington 700...probably something like the VTR or one of the police tacticals. These rifles are in my price range and skill level. I would probably be sticking to the 308 as exotic ammo is hard to come by in my neck of the woods. I have held several VTR and p[olice versions of the 700 and pretty much all fit me well. Hopefully when time and money allows, I would like to go on a bear or elk hunt. Would these rifles perform well under this type of hunt? Also, a recommendation on glass would be nice as well. Again, I am on a budget so keep that in mind. I have read through the beginning long range shooting posts and rifle recommendations but would still like your opinion of these rifles for an average shooter like myself. Thanks!