And in the olive drab corner

[Teufel09]

We have an experienced short-distance, carbine shooter by the name of...me.

Good mornig gents, I'm new here, and am looking to get into some longer range shooting, and become part of this community.
I'm very familiar with shooting at distances up to 500-600 yards with iron and sometimes 4x optics. Gone hunting a few times with my old Remington .30-06 pump, but other than that, not much scope time.

I hope to get into some long range target shooting, up to and pushing a bit beyond 1000 yards. But I also want to go hunting a bit. For the hunting purposes, I probably wouldn't be shooting over 300 yards or so.

The rifle I've purchased for my upcoming adventures:

http://www.remington.com/products/firear...long-range.aspx
Remington 700 XCR Long Range Tactical
Chambered in .308
Trynyte coated/fluted barrel/416 steel
40x adjustable trigger
Bell and Carlson OD green stock w/ black webbing

I also bought a Millet LRS-1 (6-25x56mm/illuminated/MOA clicks in 1/4") for my optic, along with the Angle-Loc bases designed for the Remington 700/ Weatherby Mark V platform.
Bought some scope levels, and a nice sturdy rifle case. Locktite for the mounts.

I am planning on trying to boresight and zero the scope this weekend (zero at around 200-300 yards just to start out).

Anything you all can think of that I have missed or might need to start up? Laser boresighter maybe? A sled? And which ammunition would be best for zeroing at the previous stated distance? (I have some 150GR Remington rounds and some 168GR Federal Matchkings).

 

[excess]

Re: And in the olive drab corner

IF you are wanting to shoot as far as you say I would ditch the 150gr for sure, probably the 168s too, at least for zeroing. You are going to want some 175s (I like the 155 Scenar too). If it's just trigger time then the 150s and 168s are fine.

 

[Teufel09]

Re: And in the olive drab corner

The only thing is, it's not that I'm going to be going out and shooting 1000 yards next Wednesday or something. I'll be doing some shorter ranges first, and I'm going to work up to it. But I was just wondering for a good starting point, which would be best. Unless I should just stick with the 175GR all around?

 

[jimmykm21]

Re: And in the olive drab corner

Since you already purchased the 150's and the 168's you may as well shoot and zero but the zero will change at the distance you want to zero at.

If your plan is to zero at 300 yards you need to pick a weight and stick to it. It's not a big deal to change your point of impact with your scope while target shooting. You can shoot multiple bullet weights.

Zero is critical when hunting if you plan on long range hunting.
You need to stick to the bullet weight you zeroed at 300 yards.

 

[excess]

Re: And in the olive drab corner

I won't say the 175gr is the best hunting round. But otherwise I'd stick with the 175 across the board. I personally think, in my experience, the 168 will shoot a little tighter at 100 yards than the 175, but at 200 and beyond the 175 seems to outperform.

Save the 150s for hunting, get some trigger time with the 168, and then switch to 175 in the future.

 

[Teufel09]

Re: And in the olive drab corner

Very well. I know the higher grains are optimal for the longer distances. I can also zero again for a longer distance though. Thanks!

 

[ripcurlksm]

Re: And in the olive drab corner

I'd say get a bipod and a rear bag vs lead sled

 

[Teufel09]

Re: And in the olive drab corner

I was considering getting a Harris Bipod. They seem to be the best by popular vote.

 

[Mike Casselton]

Re: And in the olive drab corner

Get the bipod, a rear bag and don't waste your money on a laser bore sighter. You can bore site through the bore... That's how it got it's name.

Spend the money you save on the laser and buy more ammo. Find one load that shoots well and stick with it. Don't try to save money by shooting FMJ.

Buy a good boreguide and a quality cleaning rod. Don't skimp on patches. Buy them in bags of 500-1000 in the proper size.

For deer hunting, 150's are just fine