Picked up my first bolt rifle

[lightsareout]

Picked up a Remington 700 SPS Varmint chambered in 308. couldn't pass up the deal with the 75$ mail in rebate they are running until the end of May. It came with a 4-12x Remington scope, hardshell case and sling. I am assuming this scope isn't very good so I will use it in the mean time until I can afford a Bushnell or a Vortex Mil-Dot for it.

Plan is to shoot it this weekend. Can't wait for some range time with it!

I can definitely see this becoming an addicting hobby.

 

[Saiga76]

Re: Picked up my first bolt rifle

Where did you pick it up at? Congratulations by the way

 

[--BLACKOUT--]

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Not only addicting but can get very expensive!! Shoot the shit out of it and let us know how it does.

Welcome to the Hide!

 

[lightsareout]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jea1976</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Where did you pick it up at? Congratulations by the way

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Gander Mountain, they do the scope/rifle deal on a lot of Remingtons I got a similar package there when I got my 597

 

[Saiga76]

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Congratulations again. Post some pictures when you get a chance. I'm still trying to decide which rifle to buy at this point?

 

[JJRawr]

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Shooting bolt action is the best experience I've ever had shooting firearms. You learn to make a mental checklist. Things like trigger squeeze, natural point of aim, and breathing. I make sure I'm doing EVERYTHING in my power to not push a bad shot. Once I finally take a shot it may have taken up to 5 minutes for me to feel comfortable. After the shot I think about what I may have done wrong and I fix it.

That's what I enjoy about bolt action. I'm new to it as well. A lot more fun, challenging, and rewarding in my opinion than other small arms.

Have fun and stay safe!

 

[NEW SHOOTER]

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Right on. Thats the same gun I'm thinking about.

 

[308Shooter1911]

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Good job...That about what my sps tactical cost with no scope about 3 years ago. I ended up waiting 2 years to shoot it because, with the birth of my son, my shooting budget was severly cut. I just got back into shooting this in December, and since joining this website I have easily spent 3000$ on shooting supplies. Thanks SnipersHide!!!

 

[Retrograde]

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I picked up the same gun at Gander last week for my first long range gun. I shot it the first time two days ago, and it was a blast. The scope isn't as bad as I expected either.

 

[lightsareout]

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what were your groupings like? did you mail in your rebate yet?

 

[Retrograde]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lightsareout</div><div class="ubbcode-body">what were your groupings like? did you mail in your rebate yet? </div></div>

I'm still pretty new to the whole world of long range shooting, so my results probably aren't typical. I did a couple three shot groups at 100 yards, and they were all about 3 inches or so. But my shooting partner (much more experienced) shot one group with the rifle, and his was just over an inch.

I sent the rebate off this morning. Hopefully it won't take too long - I need accessories...

 

[lightsareout]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Retrograde</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lightsareout</div><div class="ubbcode-body">what were your groupings like? did you mail in your rebate yet? </div></div>

I'm still pretty new to the whole world of long range shooting, so my results probably aren't typical. I did a couple three shot groups at 100 yards, and they were all about 3 inches or so. But my shooting partner (much more experienced) shot one group with the rifle, and his was just over an inch.

I sent the rebate off this morning. Hopefully it won't take too long - I need accessories...

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don't hold your breath waiting for the rebate. I'm still waiting on my rebate for my 597 that i mailed in over 6 weeks ago.

 

[Retrograde]

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I kinda expected a longer wait time. Fortunately, I'm a patient person.

I'd be curious to know how your rifle shoots when you get it out this weekend.

 

[lightsareout]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Retrograde</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I kinda expected a longer wait time. Fortunately, I'm a patient person.

I'd be curious to know how your rifle shoots when you get it out this weekend. </div></div>

I'll post an update once I get out to the range. hopefully the weather cooperates and I can get out this weekend.