I'm not trying to thread jack or anything but I would love to get involved in long range shooting. What do you all suggest on a good starter rifle?
Savage has the nicest factory barrel out there.
I started with a Rem 700VS then added an AICS stock as my position while prone was not good. The AICS helped.
I have a GA Precision rig now, but that's another story.
Savage makes a factory F Class rifle. NICE. Chambered in 6.5x284 or .308
Both will be just fine. If you really want to get serious the F Class "Open" class will allow that 6.5x284, but honestly, the .308 will teach you the wind better, you can buy good match grade amo and you'll be able to sell it easier once you get the bug and order a custom rig. 6.5x284 is a great cartridge, but the .308 is a lot more versital.
The club that I shoot with is Central indiana Highpower Rifle Shooters.
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Email Sue Mogule and have you name added to that base's security list. Com out and watch a match or shoot one!
I'd be glad to helpout with advice on what to expect and what you'll need.
Thankx for the info...Savage has the nicest factory barrel out there.
I started with a Rem 700VS then added an AICS stock as my position while prone was not good. The AICS helped.
I have a GA Precision rig now, but that's another story.
Savage makes a factory F Class rifle. NICE. Chambered in 6.5x284 or .308
Both will be just fine. If you really want to get serious the F Class "Open" class will allow that 6.5x284, but honestly, the .308 will teach you the wind better, you can buy good match grade amo and you'll be able to sell it easier once you get the bug and order a custom rig. 6.5x284 is a great cartridge, but the .308 is a lot more versital.
The club that I shoot with is Central indiana Highpower Rifle Shooters.
CIHPRS Home
Email Sue Mogule and have you name added to that base's security list. Com out and watch a match or shoot one!
I'd be glad to helpout with advice on what to expect and what you'll need.
The $300 membership referred to is for Young's Longshot range. This is a private range and that is their membership fee as I understand.
Between the wife and I we shot around 2K rds of .223 & .204 this year on prairie dogs. I couldn't afford to do it if I didn't reload. Of course we aren't shooting anywhere near 1000 yards. So far, our (actually her) longest verified kill has been 532. I often think about getting something capable of longer shots but I'm not sure what it would be! .308? 6.5X284? ??X???? I can't see myself shooting several hundred rds a day with a real boomer!
Sorry about hijacking the thread, BTW.
Do you all recommend a .308 for a beginner?
Yes, 308 is fine for a beginner and everybody else too. Sure, there are flatter shooting cartridges, but center hits can certainly be made out to 1000 yards if you can dope the wind. Just ask the US Palma team.
As for me, I shoot a Remington 40X in 308 with a 30 inch Kreiger barrel with a 13 twist and iron sights. The bullet is a 155 Berger at about 2950 FPS. It will shoot X's all day long and I am not a beginner.
I also shoot a 260 at 1000 yards with a Sierra 142 at about 2700 fps. It works too.
Is your interest long range target or varmint shooting? I would have a different answer if it is varmint shooting.