Non riffle guy looking for a riffle

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Looking for my first riffle. Looking for a good multipurpose riffle. Between 1-2 k. Have no criteria on caliber but must be fairly economical to shoot. Not a $1 a round Thanks for the help. Joe. Gun will be used for target shooting only.
 
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You're question seems to be moderately vague. To help others answer this, perhaps you should include what distances you intend shoot at, and whether or not you're looking to spend $1k-$2k on just the rifle or the rifle and a scope. With that information, many people here will be able to help you out with suggestions much easier.
 
#3
Everything seems pretty expensive to shoot right now! I always recommend either the Savage or Remington 700 chambered in 308 to friends looking to get into rifle shooting. I personally like the savage H&S , out of the box accuracy and you can set it up with pretty decent optics and be in your 2000.00 price range. Just my opinion
 
#4
Lets say 2kish with optics. As little as 25 yards to 1000k yards. I would have to travel a few hours to be able to shoot at 1k yards but don't want to rule it out. Thanks for the responses
 
#6
Get yourself a Rem 700 5R in 308 Win. 308 Win is a good jack of all trades cartridge (but master of none). If you plan on shooting >600 yds regularly, get the 24" version. Top it off with a 2 piece NF SA 20 MOA base set, the vortex 4-16 or 6-24 PST scope, a set of vortex 30 mm rings, a harris bipod, and put a triad tactical stockpack on back with exterior loops to help with top loading.
 
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Mark williams said:
I would take a look at savage long range hunter in the 6.5x284 and vortex optic.would do what ur wanting and be very accurate
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Ok, but 6.5x284 is a real barrel burner and you pretty much need to reload to take advantage of this cartridge. Yes, it is great for long range bench rest shooting, but I don't think it's a good choice for your first rifle.
 
#10
What costs less to shoot than 1$ buck a round, other than 22? Guess you could shoot wal-mart special? .223 would be cheap. I would say buy a long barrel AR-15. You will never regret having it, especially if some sort of legislation gets passed.
 
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Ur right about that sub and ammo would be out of range as well. I have one for hunting and is a great long range deer cartridge. Depends on how much shooting ur going to do . Ur right because he's going to target shoot I guess.
 
#13
Unless you reload or shoot .22, you might a swell stay home. $1 a round is going to be hard to do for precision ammo.

Assuming you can get over that, I'll offer .243 as a good option in addition to the ones mentioned. It's not such a "tactical" caliber and ammo is a bit more available. If you start loading, there are very good LR bullet choices. Low blast and recoil plus long barrel life make it a good choice.

I'd be shopping used in that price range. You'll get more for your money.
 
#17
308 is your best bet for your initial buy, since ammo usually available. If you have access to reloading, the other options would also work. Could also start precision shooting with 223 bolt action for cost savings. Would not go AR route even though I have several, but not the same as bolt action experience. That way you"ll find out what you want and need. 223 will challenge you at 300 yards and you can learn a lot for much cheaper. People here sometimes make shooting 1000 yards sound like a piece of cake, but most good packages to do that will most likely cost you $6000-10,000 (scope & rifle) realistically not counting ammo cost. If you have to drive so far to even shoot 1000 yards, you'll do better initially shooting regularly at shorter distances to learn the basics, which would also be more convenient. Very addicting and expensive sport. Good luck.
 
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Look up stevens 200 builds. they arent bad shooters out of the box, and tons of aftermarket so you can change whatever you want as you seem fit.

then spend the rest on a reloading bench (ie neck turn, press, dies, powder, etc). Reload your own and shoot the barrel out of it.
 
#21
1) Remington 700. Because it keeps its value, is easy to re-sell, trade-in, customize and/or repair.
2) Short action because you don't need a magnum for an all-around rifle.
3) .308 because it's the best all-around cartridge regardless of what you will ever want to do with it: .308 Winchester Cartridge Guide
4) PSS LTR 20" or 5R 24" model because they are best factory Remington production guns in your price range.
5) If you want to improve the rifle significantly, drop it into a AICS non-folder chassis - no gunsmithing required.

And if you want to do the above all in one phonecall, call Mile High Shooting Accessories.

Then:

6) Buy a NF or Badger pic rail base. Spend the $150
7) Buy Badger rings. Spend the $150

8) Use the rest of your money to decide on a scope that does what you want it to do, which will be based on what you are mostly using the rifle for.
 
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jstockov said:
Thanks again for responses. Any 308 bolt action suggestions.
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This Rem 700 in 308 which you can see the description on my signature cost me a total of $1700, the SPSS is only a special run I got from Cabelas, but you maybe able to find another around online or whatever. SPS is the same w/o the stainless, of course. This rifle will shoot about .75moa out to 600yds.
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#23
$1 a shot is the norm these days so get used to it. Also, please read the stickies and/or search, it will answer your question in seconds. This topic is literally covered on a daily basis here. Don't believe me, check in tomorrow for the next one.
 
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.308 Win is OK for 800 yards/meters but beyond that you will experience real trajectory drop.

For a "moderately priced" round that WILL easily reach out to 1,000 yards I recommend the .300 Win. Mag. Not a barrel burner and not huge recoil.

And if you handload (or will in the future) the 230 grain Berger Hybrid bullets appear to give the best results at that range. Plus the weight and low ballistic coefficient (BC) of the 230 gr. Berger Hybrid helps a lot in overcoming wind problems. That bullet is what the Army is loading for their new .300 Win mag XM 2010 sniper rifle.

I would recommend either the Savage with their Accu Trigger, a Remington 700 or a Thompson Center Venture rifle, depending on your budget. The TC Venture is the best quality but has a hunting barrel profile, not a heavy barrel. The Rem. 700 has more aftermarket stocks made for it than any other rifle in the world.

** Also look carefully at the Tikka T3 Tactical heavy barrel rifle in .300 Win. mag. For the money there is not a better, more accurate long range rifle on the market - PERIOD. They are made by SAKO, of Finland and are the "less expensive" line though not any less acccurate. After shooting a for a year or two you may want to replace the stock or trigger or both if you get really competitive, but the heart of the T3 Tactical is its excellent action and barrel. They don't need replacement until you wear out the barrel. Then just get another T3 barrel.
 
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Agreed on this. If you look around you can find a great deal on a Remington 700 308 platform for not too much money and put the additional money into the best Scope/rings/base you can get based on your budget. I recently saw a employee put out a new Rem 700 308 SPSS at a local Sportsmans Warehouse that had been dropped and the stock had a little ding/scratch on it for $600. In the time I went to see that they had no powder primers and come back it was sold. They come up so look around.


JGorski said:
This Rem 700 in 308 which you can see the description on my signature cost me a total of $1700, the SPSS is only a special run I got from Cabelas, but you maybe able to find another around online or whatever. SPS is the same w/o the stainless, of course. This rifle will shoot about .75moa out to 600yds.
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I have to "chime in". I just got a 223 Remmy 700 5R. Got it for the "cost factor". I have 3 308 5Rs, and a 300 Win Mag., among others. Now, I reload. That said: A 223 will "burn" roughly half the powder, than the 308, and the bullets are cheaper. I just shoot paper. I like to shoot. I like to shoot "cheap", when I can. I have to say that I LOVE my 5Rs. If I were you, I'd get a 5R. I just got 2 more, at 900 each. I"m putting "another nikon" on 1 and "blew the bank" with a NF for the other. Of any of the rifles I own, the 5Rs consistantly shoot great. I've been at this Long range-accuracy stuff ,for only a couple years. The 5R is my go to fun gun. When I "take my buddys" shooting, they grab my 5Rs. Putting rounds in the bull Is easy, and "almost boring" with them. We try for 1/4 in groups, at this point. If we're at an inch, someones had too much coffee.
 
#28
I really appreciate it guys.. I have a really good local gs who carries alot of the guns you guys have mentioned He has alot of nice used riffles I need to check them out also. They have use sako and remm 700 etc that are like new If there is an older gun I need to check out please let me know Thanks again Joe
 
#30
Why not look for a used gun? Plenty of used 308's 300win mags,7mm out there,Iwouldn't start out new until you get a feel of long range shooting. It may not be for you. You can always buy new later.
 
#31
A savage 12lrp can be had for around $1k, I would suggest 6.5 creedmoor (availability of match ammo, and bullets with darn good BC's) Top it off with a vortex scope and you're right there at your $2k.
 
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