Hey folks, I'm looking for a little input on an upcoming Remington 700 purchase. After lots of rounds through my Ruger 10/22 at 50-100 yards, I'm itching to start reaching out a bit further and seeing how I can do at 200-500 yards.
Obviously the 10/22, despite all its wonderful qualities, ain't gonna reach out that far. Thus, I'm looking at a bolt gun, and I don't think anything is going to shoot as well out of the box as a Remington 700 for the money. I may be wrong there, but this is what I've picked up from reading what you guys have to say on bolt gun comparisons.
Now, since there aren't many places to shoot 800-1000 yards around here, I'm thinking it wouldn't make much sense for me to go with the .308 (feel free to comment on that statement). For anything up to 500 yards (and maybe even a little farther depending on what I'm shooting), I can probably do fine with the .223.
And since I may be putting a different stock on the rifle after I've shot it a while (to get something that I can adjust to fit my body a little better than the standard stock), I'm thinking the 700VS is probably a better way to go than say the 700P. By the way, what are these two rifles priced at these days?
I'm also thinking about the Leopould long range M3 or M1 to put on top--or is this too much optic for shooting at distances less than 600 yards?
Finally, what is the "basic kit" for someone starting out on medium-range shooting? I know a spotting scope and rangefinder are two things I'll need. Any other tips you guys can give?
As always, thanks for the advice!
Tango
Obviously the 10/22, despite all its wonderful qualities, ain't gonna reach out that far. Thus, I'm looking at a bolt gun, and I don't think anything is going to shoot as well out of the box as a Remington 700 for the money. I may be wrong there, but this is what I've picked up from reading what you guys have to say on bolt gun comparisons.
Now, since there aren't many places to shoot 800-1000 yards around here, I'm thinking it wouldn't make much sense for me to go with the .308 (feel free to comment on that statement). For anything up to 500 yards (and maybe even a little farther depending on what I'm shooting), I can probably do fine with the .223.
And since I may be putting a different stock on the rifle after I've shot it a while (to get something that I can adjust to fit my body a little better than the standard stock), I'm thinking the 700VS is probably a better way to go than say the 700P. By the way, what are these two rifles priced at these days?
I'm also thinking about the Leopould long range M3 or M1 to put on top--or is this too much optic for shooting at distances less than 600 yards?
Finally, what is the "basic kit" for someone starting out on medium-range shooting? I know a spotting scope and rangefinder are two things I'll need. Any other tips you guys can give?
As always, thanks for the advice!
Tango