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Best precision rifle for a new-bee?
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<blockquote data-quote="B-P-UU" data-source="post: 1105845" data-attributes="member: 29114"><p>I think you're on the right track. comparing similar BC VLD's, you'd need to step up to a 210 grain .30 cal to surpass the BC of a 140 hybrid in 6.5 cal. recoil and cost should be taken into consideration since it sounds like you're on a budget. Also, I don't think you'll like the recoil of a 200+ grain pill when you're used to shooting rimfires. </p><p>I've never run heavies in a 308, but I would assume you can run a 140 VLD/hybrid in 6.5 faster than a 210 VLD in .308. Similar BC and drift, less drop, less recoil; what's not to like? Yes, the energy will be less, but you're target shooting. </p><p>The creedmoor should be a good fit for your needs and you can run really good hornady match ammo till your buddy gets setup with reloading (good way to collect brass). I've been happy with the hornady brass as well.</p><p>the Savage LRP or the new Ruger precision rifle would be at the top of my list - both can be had for about 1k.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="B-P-UU, post: 1105845, member: 29114"] I think you're on the right track. comparing similar BC VLD's, you'd need to step up to a 210 grain .30 cal to surpass the BC of a 140 hybrid in 6.5 cal. recoil and cost should be taken into consideration since it sounds like you're on a budget. Also, I don't think you'll like the recoil of a 200+ grain pill when you're used to shooting rimfires. I've never run heavies in a 308, but I would assume you can run a 140 VLD/hybrid in 6.5 faster than a 210 VLD in .308. Similar BC and drift, less drop, less recoil; what's not to like? Yes, the energy will be less, but you're target shooting. The creedmoor should be a good fit for your needs and you can run really good hornady match ammo till your buddy gets setup with reloading (good way to collect brass). I've been happy with the hornady brass as well. the Savage LRP or the new Ruger precision rifle would be at the top of my list - both can be had for about 1k. [/QUOTE]
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