long range rifle advice needed

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madmike

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I seek a good bolt .308 for long range shooting (400 meters plus).
I cannot afford an M-700 or a PSG-1, but I can shoot a 1cm group with either at 100 meters.

My range is up to $1000. I'd prefer one I can build piecemeal to make it easier.

I'm considering a Rem/FN with composite stock for $800

or a used Rem 700, rebarrel, restock, etc

or a Savage

or a Mauser 98K action and have a gunsmith work it form there.

I haven't shot any of the civilian ones above, or the 98K.

Any advice, experiences, or suggestions on these and others?
 
400 meters plus: How much "plus"? Really.

For your own amusement, to try for minimum groups? Or for competition? Do you handload?

Single-purpose? Or some hunting as well as target-shooting?

Answers would make intelligent comments easier and more to the point.

:), Art
 
My personal rifle is a VZ24 (M98) based gun. It gives what you are wanting as far as accuracy. I also get the benefit of absolute reliability.

Mine has a speedlock pin&spring, a Canjar single-set trigger, a laminated wood stock with full bedding and compression sleeves, weaver-type 2pc. bases, Badger rings, Nightforce NXS scope, and a Shilen barrel (#7 contour,1/10Tw) that has been fire-lapped. Action was trued.

Surprisingly, more than a few .25 and .30 inch groups at 100yrds have come out of this gun with Fed GM 175gr .308 ammo. A little heavy, but it turns heads, and proves that the old Mausers STILL got it where it counts!!!
 
Well, $1000 is the budget then how about a Savage 110FP, A descent Scope, Harris 6-9 swivel bipod (if you are going to do alot of bench stuff)and a couple of cases of ammo from http://www.aimsurplus.com
They have Hirt Surplus now for $169.00 per 1000 round and go blast away. When you can out stoot that rifle you can send the poor worn, tired thing to me and I will put it with a few other junk guns I am expecting :p
I have room made for one guys NEW SA M1A that dents cases, a Junk FAL that he can't get the gas thing right, a few AR15 from AK lovers and countless others. Ya right you say, well I offered.

Good Luck

Karsten
 
What's the point in shooting surplus ammo in a precision gun? kinda defeats the purpose. Use good-quality match ammunition (bought or loaded). It's like buying a Lambourgini and topping it off with regular unleaded. It might work, just not how you want it to.
 
I really like the Savage 10FP not even considering the price. I'm a fan of simple and high quality. Some criticize the stock, but I prefer a thin stock. You can put on a scope that costs more than the rifle and still be under $1000. And it's always fun to outshoot those with "better" rifles.
 
Why? Just to see how well I can shoot--I already have trophies for National Guard combat rifle match using an M-16 (not even A-1) mfrd by H&R around 1965 or so.

I will be using match or handloaded ammo. Hunting is conceivable, but that would be unsporting. I prefer to get close.

And if we ever do go to war, I'd prefer to take my own long-range calling card, as I know damn well they won't issue me one.

Subversive? Me?
 
Charmedley,
The case of cheap stuff is just for fun days at the range to blow off steam.
The good stuff I shoot up when I want to beat myself up, swear and cuse for not doing so well.
You know "Somedays you feel like a NUT and some days you don't"

Karsten
 
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