Grew up in a hunting/fishing family but that was the extent of any shooting we did. Sight in the old deer rifle with a 3-9 Bushnell once before season, that’s it. I’m in college and have done a lot to research/learn from forums and a gunsmith I have befriended. Recently bought my first setup to get into longer range (1000 yard maximum). It’s a Remington 700 Long Range Stainless in 6.5 cm I picked up for $800 including a Warne scope rail. Bought a “used” Vortex Viper PST gen ii 5-25 from my gunsmith. Scope appears to be unused, all turrets and adjustments are very tight and it included a bubble level. For $500 I got the scope, rings, bubble level, and he mounted it level and bore sighted it. Trigger is too heavy, even after having him adjust it but at least very crisp and no creep. He said he could put a Timney HIT in for $210. Haven’t ordered a case of ammo yet, still figuring out what factory loads it likes (so far Hornady match 140gr). Definitely not a show stopping setup but as a college student working part time it was a big investment. Any feedback on this setup or recommendations are welcomed and much appreciated. Loving the hide so far, lots to learn and I’m looking forward to being a part of the community.