.308 Hunting Rifle

Thanks again for all the good advice.

I acknowledge the value of the ability to accessorize the rifle. However, I want this one to be a pure hunting rifle that has long-shot accuracy. Once I am sufficiently trained and practiced to be able to reach the capabilities of this rifle, then I'll look at more advanced rifles.

I want this one to be a keeper in its original state, not one I will break-down and rebuild later.

That is the reason I'm looking at the TC PH rather than the 700. It seems that the TC is just more accurate out of the box. 1/2 MOA seems pretty good to me.

I realize that I will need a different caliber to reach longer ranges. But the .308 seems like a good place to start. I considered .223 but I think the .308 will keep me busy longer till I begin to reach my own potential. By the time I can reliably shoot 1000 yards, I'll look at a more accessorized rifle. Maybe I'll reconsider by 600 yards, I don't know. I'm certain that at some point I'll want to move up, but I will want to keep this first rifle in its original condition.

Your thoughts are welcome.
 
The all reach out to the long ranges, where the difference comes in is in the skill level of the shooter needed to make consistant hits.

More powerful, flatter shooting cartridges have less drop and are less susceptible to wind drift, which makes the shooter's job a bit easier. Thats all.

A 1 MOA rifle/ammo combination (and remember, it takes both, it isn't just the rifle alone) will deliver approx 10" groups at 1,000 yds, absent complicating environmental factors such as wind, etc.

1,500 yds is a hell of a long way, just a couple hundred yds short if a mile.

1,000 is still a hell of a long way, and a really rare shot outside of a range and the internet.

Still, it isn't the rifle/cartridge/optics that lets you hit at long range, it is you, and your skill with the equipment you have, and your skill at compensating for wind and drop.

120 years ago, experts were shooting 1,000 yard target matches with .45-70s and iron sights (peeps, usually), and you know what? The winning groups would run around 10"!

Those boys could shoot!
 
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