Hello, I'm happy to be a new member. Looking for a little input. I am looking at buying a new rifle. It will be mainly for deer sized animals, but occasionally hogs and varmits. I will also be doing some long range target shooting. Probably more target shooting than anything. The calibers I am considering are the .308, 7mm08 and the .30-06. I am not recoil sensitive. The brands I am interested in are Remington, Howa-Weatherby, Ruger and maybe a Browning or Tikka if my mad money holds out. Any and all suggestions will be accepted graciously.
Rifle and caliber suggestions
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Re: Rifle and caliber suggestions
M700 in varmint contour barrel in 308Win is the standard starter rifle.
M700 in varmint contour barrel in 308Win is the standard starter rifle.
Re: Rifle and caliber suggestions
I would suggest the Remington 5R in 308 for your purposes. It has a pretty heavy barrel contour for target shooting but not that heavy that you can't take it on a hunt. I had one and it shot clover leaves with 168 gr FGMM. It is a great base rifle to start from if you pursue precision farther.
I would suggest the Remington 5R in 308 for your purposes. It has a pretty heavy barrel contour for target shooting but not that heavy that you can't take it on a hunt. I had one and it shot clover leaves with 168 gr FGMM. It is a great base rifle to start from if you pursue precision farther.
Re: Rifle and caliber suggestions
I'd recommend a 5R or a Tikka T3. Try to get behind a couple if you can; sometimes that can be done at a training class where there are several rifles and you can compare their feel side by side.
You mention long range target shooting; a quality scope becomes very important to me once I get past 300 yards, and you will likely end up handloading to squeeze more accuracy. I would buy a used Remington 700 that was in good shape and get a good, higher end scope out of the gate (U.S. Optics, NightForce, etc.)
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I'd recommend a 5R or a Tikka T3. Try to get behind a couple if you can; sometimes that can be done at a training class where there are several rifles and you can compare their feel side by side.
You mention long range target shooting; a quality scope becomes very important to me once I get past 300 yards, and you will likely end up handloading to squeeze more accuracy. I would buy a used Remington 700 that was in good shape and get a good, higher end scope out of the gate (U.S. Optics, NightForce, etc.)
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Re: Rifle and caliber suggestions
What is your budget? You'll get the most bang for your buck if you buy used. And if you buy from a trusted member of this or another forum you'll know your not getting a lemon regarding accuracy.
If you'll be shooting a lot and not reloading, get a 308. If reloading, any round will work within reason. (I wouldn't start with a 338 of any sort)
Deer, hogs, and varmints sounds like 260, 7-08, etc.
What is your budget? You'll get the most bang for your buck if you buy used. And if you buy from a trusted member of this or another forum you'll know your not getting a lemon regarding accuracy.
If you'll be shooting a lot and not reloading, get a 308. If reloading, any round will work within reason. (I wouldn't start with a 338 of any sort)
Deer, hogs, and varmints sounds like 260, 7-08, etc.
