I have owned a few different milsurp guns that I bought years ago when the ammo seemed cheaper to shoot. An Enfield in .303, 8mm Mauser, Mosin Nagant, AK, I’ve built an AR in .223 Wilde, and another in 300 blackout. But so far I’ve only shot them out to 100 yards or so.
I’ve been kicking around the idea of some longer range shooting probably 4-600 yards. I have some family and friends that have land where I could stretch out maybe a little bit further.
I’ve found that I have a bit of a soft spot for bolt guns. So I thought maybe I would try something “modern”. I’ve been looking and comparing the 6.5 Creedmoor and the .308. As of right now my budget would be $1100 or so all in, for rifle and glass.
I already have a decent rangefinder, and a budget spotting scope.
I’d be using store bought ammo to start out with for sure. I don’t have any intentions on reloading at this time. I used to help dad some years ago on an ancient single stage rock chucker and although it always got the job done, theres no desire at this time.
I’ve been kicking around the idea of some longer range shooting probably 4-600 yards. I have some family and friends that have land where I could stretch out maybe a little bit further.
I’ve found that I have a bit of a soft spot for bolt guns. So I thought maybe I would try something “modern”. I’ve been looking and comparing the 6.5 Creedmoor and the .308. As of right now my budget would be $1100 or so all in, for rifle and glass.
I already have a decent rangefinder, and a budget spotting scope.
I’d be using store bought ammo to start out with for sure. I don’t have any intentions on reloading at this time. I used to help dad some years ago on an ancient single stage rock chucker and although it always got the job done, theres no desire at this time.