Hey guys,
I'm new here, as well as being new shooter. So let's cut right down to the chase;
I'm looking for my first rifle (both for hunting and range), and after doing some research online, as well as some personal recommendation, it looks like i'll be going for the Remington SPS series rifles. <span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">But I need someone more knowlegable (like you guys) to tell me which would be a better choice!</span></span>
My two personal choices;
<span style="font-weight: bold">- SPS .308 for $995AUD ($633USD)</span>
- 24" Barrel, 1:10 Twist,
- Not too sure about the stock and trigger (X-Mark Pro?)
http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_700/model_700_SPS.asp
<span style="font-weight: bold">- SPS Tactical .308 for $1,295AUD ($824USD)</span>
- 20" Barrell, 1:12 Twist
- X-Mark Trigger
- Hogue Overmold Dual Point Pillar.
- <span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">$1,495AUD ($952USD) for package including 4-16x44 Olivon Scope & Mounts.</span></span>
http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/premier_dealer_exclusives/model_700_SPS.asp
Essentially, I live in Adelaide, South Australia and with our dollar chrashing by %25 since last year, I will be paying considerably more than you guys in the U.S. for these rifles, nevertheless I think these are good first-timer rifles.
Here is the store I will be buying from;
http://www.adelaidegunshop.com.au
Optics-wise, I will be pruchasing either a Bushnell Elite 3200 3-9x50 or a Tasco WC 4-16x50.
I'm also hoping to upgrade to the AICS Stage 1.5 (folding stocks are illegal in Australia) when funds permits.
Cheers,
TheLongShot
I'm new here, as well as being new shooter. So let's cut right down to the chase;
I'm looking for my first rifle (both for hunting and range), and after doing some research online, as well as some personal recommendation, it looks like i'll be going for the Remington SPS series rifles. <span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">But I need someone more knowlegable (like you guys) to tell me which would be a better choice!</span></span>
My two personal choices;
<span style="font-weight: bold">- SPS .308 for $995AUD ($633USD)</span>
- 24" Barrel, 1:10 Twist,
- Not too sure about the stock and trigger (X-Mark Pro?)
http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_700/model_700_SPS.asp
<span style="font-weight: bold">- SPS Tactical .308 for $1,295AUD ($824USD)</span>
- 20" Barrell, 1:12 Twist
- X-Mark Trigger
- Hogue Overmold Dual Point Pillar.
- <span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">$1,495AUD ($952USD) for package including 4-16x44 Olivon Scope & Mounts.</span></span>
http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/premier_dealer_exclusives/model_700_SPS.asp
Essentially, I live in Adelaide, South Australia and with our dollar chrashing by %25 since last year, I will be paying considerably more than you guys in the U.S. for these rifles, nevertheless I think these are good first-timer rifles.
Here is the store I will be buying from;
http://www.adelaidegunshop.com.au
Optics-wise, I will be pruchasing either a Bushnell Elite 3200 3-9x50 or a Tasco WC 4-16x50.
I'm also hoping to upgrade to the AICS Stage 1.5 (folding stocks are illegal in Australia) when funds permits.
Cheers,
TheLongShot