Re: Newbie here. What should I build?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: S3NTYN3L</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm a total long gun newb, so please take it easy on me.
I'm wanting something that can accurately/reliably hit a target at 500 yards.
I was looking at the Stag 2T but I've been told that a .308 would be a better fit for 4-500+ yards.
I'm wanting a flat-top with a 4 rail system.
I'd also like to keep the barrel as short as is practical.
This rifle will be used for Home-D as well as hunting, so...
Can anyone assist me with a good build?
My budget is $2500. </div></div>
Ok, let me help you with a couple of things.
1.) if you are able to admit you are a "newb" to long guns, I would strongly suggest taking Greg's advide and focusing on fundamentals and a .22lr
I know that is not what you want to hear, but it is the truth. I know it doesn't sound like much fun, and if you insist on going about things your way, please consider the following:
IF YOU ARE A "NEWB", YOU HAVE NO BUSINESS WHAT SO EVER DOING A "BUILD". WHY?
- Builds are for people who know EXACTLY what they want, and eliminating what they don't. Since you are new, you have no basis of determining a large majority of your specifications. Can you honestly tell me what trigger pull you want down to the oz? What barrel length and twist? And those the eazy questions.
- Builds are expensive, time-consuming, and complicated. You should be focusing in simplicity, reliability, and repeatability
- Assuming you have the time and money for a "build", you will be faced with questions that as a "newb" you will not be able to answer. This is taking time away from you that could be spent training, time away the gunsmith could be working, and time away from seasoned, discrimination could be having their guns being built to their exacting specifications.
ALSO, IF YOU ARE A "NEWB" YOU HAVE NO BUSINESS WHAT SO EVER USING SAID RIFLE HOME DEFENSE.
(Granted I don't know your home state or living conditions i.e. rural, urban, suburban)
- There are a myriad of other firearms that would better suit a basic home defense need for the average citizen. This is especially true to someone like yourself who has little to no experience with rifles. With your minimal training, their length, power, and penetration would render the rifle as a liabilility to your HD needs. Plus i'm assuming that you will be using magnified optics (to reach out to 500y), which will add to the complication of CQB.
- Any other Home Defense is subject to your state's use of deadly/lethal force laws.
I think you have some things to think about before making a purchase. Sorry about all of the criticism, but i'm sure am not alone in my thinking.
That being said and assuming you are serious about legitimate, safe, and practical, here are my recommendations that are under your budget:
http://www.coltsmfg.com/products-c6-q9-Colt_Rifles.aspx#
http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=145623589
and
http://swfa.com/Leupold-35-10x40-Mark-4-LRT-30mm-Riflescope-P94.aspx
OR
http://www.remingtonle.com/rifles/700pltr.htm
http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=145132840
and
http://www.eurooptic.com/Nightforce...2_Mildot_reticle_Milrad_Zero_Stop_Turrets.htm