Rifle Scopes Nice 308 Long range Rifle

[brianb1998]

Hello everyone my name is Brian and I have been lurking around here for a while now. I figure it may be time for me to try to take advantage of everyone's knowledge. I hope this is the right forum.

I have a nice AR package that I'm looking to trade for a nice 308 rifle. My question is can you help me decide what rifles I should consider. I want to be able to shoot out to 1k yards; I know I wont be able to do this right away but I would like to get a rifle capable of doing so. I would also like to stick to 308.

the trade value I will be looking at is between 1200-1600 So I would like to know what my options are between that price range.

 

[JelloStorm]

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Remington 700P gets my vote.

 

[brianb1998]

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I looked at most of the remingtons and they dont really get up to the value of my trade except the XCR and upwards from there. I have/had a XCR lined up but the guy has become unresponsive.

 

[rjbyrd]

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Jellostorm is right the 700p is a very capable rifle and leaves money for optics.

 

[brianb1998]

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Ive got optics and since im trading there is no money

 

[SSSamurai]

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I'd get a 5R over a 700P. The stainless will be easier to clean up and it's a little faster twist rate for the heavy stuff.

 

[brianb1998]

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what do you guys think of the xcr vs 5r

 

[Cabuyadao]

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REM 700P gets my vote.

 

[Pappasniper]

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I have several 5R ' s and they shoot .5 inch groups, clean real fast. For the money, they are hard to beat. 5R threaded, good stuff. Get a Timney first thing and some decent glass. I screwed on AAC BRAKES FOR MY CANS, and they work great without the cans too.

 

[brianb1998]

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so is everyone dead set on remington what about other brands?

 

[Kevlars]

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For that price point ... well ya...

 

[jpspeeddemon]

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i'd get a 5R

 

[The_FNG]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Brian Burton</div><div class="ubbcode-body">so is everyone dead set on remington what about other brands? </div></div>

http://www.fnhusa.com/le/products/firearms/family.asp?fid=FNF006&gid=FNG005

 

[brianb1998]

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ok so I ended up getting the xcr from local hide member mustafa. nice guy and good to deal with. thanks for all the advice.

 

[brianb1998]

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Well thanks to everyone for all the help unfortunately I now have to sell my rig to get my backyard landscaped. Can I ask is my price is fair without someone trying to think Im looking for a way around the classifieds rule?

 

[Paulus]

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I own a 700P and i'm very happy with mine, would do it over again the same way.

-Paulus

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Brian Burton</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well thanks to everyone for all the help unfortunately I now have to sell my rig to get my <span style="font-weight: bold">backyard landscaped</span>.</div></div>

Wow. You and I have vastly different priorities.....

I guess mainly because I spend more time at the range than I do in my backyard.

 

[cummins cowboy]

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without a doubt get a tikka t3 varmint in 308, for a remington to shoot with it, its going to need quite a few tweaks most likely. I have t3 lite that shoots .5 moa, a varmint model should shot as well or better. all 3 tikkas I have owned will do .5 moa easily with factory ammo no less. an allen wrench in the mag well will drop the trigger to 2#'s, mount a scope and shoot.

 

[223ai]

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LW, I just stroked a $2k check for landscaping...and ordered a prometheus. Most times, in my house, it's important to balance keeping the spouse happy with all that I spend on this sport.

 

[DeltaOneSix]

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Most times, in my house, it's important to balance keeping the spouse happy with all that I spend on this sport.


+1 there.

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

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I just remind mine that it's far less expensive than drugs and hookers!