I'll warn you I'm new to longer distance (beyond 500 yard) shooting. I picked up a Remington 700 in .308, the 5R Milspec model with a 24" stainless barrel. The rifle already has a Timney Calvin Elite @ 8 oz.
I'd like to fix the cheek weld, and install a scope that will allow enough adjustment to use the turret and actual crosshairs out to 1,000 yards.
The budget is hard at $2,000, and I would prefer to come in a little under that. How should I best spend that?
On the stock, I see either a cheek riser on the original HS Precision stock, or a chassis. I like the McCree G7. The Magpul seems to be a nice option also, that is budget friendly. I'm not sure how adjustable the cheek weld is.
On the scope/rings/rail, I have read a lot. This will be the most expensive optic I've ever purchased by a factor of about 2, and I'd like to keep it that way. I am heavily biased towards Vortex based on experience and reading. I'd like something that tracks accurately, that won't wear out quickly, and is warrantied for a long time if it breaks. I prefer MOA but am willing to learn MRAD. The new PSTII on a 20moa rail seems like the best choice if I get the McCree chassis.
Based on past experience, I will shoot with the scope on max magnification, and since I'll be using the crosshairs, am not sure FFP benefits me. Correct me if mistaken.
I'd like to fix the cheek weld, and install a scope that will allow enough adjustment to use the turret and actual crosshairs out to 1,000 yards.
The budget is hard at $2,000, and I would prefer to come in a little under that. How should I best spend that?
On the stock, I see either a cheek riser on the original HS Precision stock, or a chassis. I like the McCree G7. The Magpul seems to be a nice option also, that is budget friendly. I'm not sure how adjustable the cheek weld is.
On the scope/rings/rail, I have read a lot. This will be the most expensive optic I've ever purchased by a factor of about 2, and I'd like to keep it that way. I am heavily biased towards Vortex based on experience and reading. I'd like something that tracks accurately, that won't wear out quickly, and is warrantied for a long time if it breaks. I prefer MOA but am willing to learn MRAD. The new PSTII on a 20moa rail seems like the best choice if I get the McCree chassis.
Based on past experience, I will shoot with the scope on max magnification, and since I'll be using the crosshairs, am not sure FFP benefits me. Correct me if mistaken.