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<blockquote data-quote="ToKeepAndBear" data-source="post: 617855" data-attributes="member: 34194"><p>Since you do not plan on reloading (which I recommend if at all possible) I would get a 308. Even if you do reload, it still may be the best overall choice. Cheap factory ammo (FGMM), moderate recoil, proven performance on game, good barrel life, and a boatload of rifles to choose from in factory or custom. (My personal preference is for Sako TRGs - robust, excellent trigger, slick action, reasonable weight, excellent reliability, and good resale if you ever decide to sale.) Since you are new to long range shooting you will need to shoot a considerable amount to get things figured out (and because it's plain fun!). This applies even if you have been shooting your whole life at shorter ranges (400 yards and less) and consider yourself a "good shot". However, do not buy a lightweight sporter model, get something with a little meat to it (rifle only 9-11 pounds), so that the recoil does not bother you.</p><p></p><p>Also factor in the cost of a good scope, anywhere from $300-$4000. A good entry level scope would be a SWFA SS 3-9 with the mil-quad reticle ($600). You will still need to factor in the cost of a good mount and rings ($100-$500), good rangefinder ($700-$2000), spotting scope ($400-several thousand), tripod, bipod, shooting mat, and if shooting on your own, good AR500 steel targets. You probably already have an Ipod touch or Iphone that works well as a ballistic calculator with inexpensive apps. If you have some shooting buddies they may have some or most of this so that you don't have to spend so much initially. Try to shoot with another person as much as possible. A spotter will help immensely and you will learn about reading the conditions while spotting for your buddy. I have almost as much fun watching my friends/family shoot as I do pulling the trigger myself.</p><p></p><p>Good luck! Part of the fun is doing the research and putting your rig together. If price is a big factor, go cheaper on the rifle, and buy more ammo for practice. I am going shooting with my buddy this weekend and can't wait!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ToKeepAndBear, post: 617855, member: 34194"] Since you do not plan on reloading (which I recommend if at all possible) I would get a 308. Even if you do reload, it still may be the best overall choice. Cheap factory ammo (FGMM), moderate recoil, proven performance on game, good barrel life, and a boatload of rifles to choose from in factory or custom. (My personal preference is for Sako TRGs - robust, excellent trigger, slick action, reasonable weight, excellent reliability, and good resale if you ever decide to sale.) Since you are new to long range shooting you will need to shoot a considerable amount to get things figured out (and because it's plain fun!). This applies even if you have been shooting your whole life at shorter ranges (400 yards and less) and consider yourself a "good shot". However, do not buy a lightweight sporter model, get something with a little meat to it (rifle only 9-11 pounds), so that the recoil does not bother you. Also factor in the cost of a good scope, anywhere from $300-$4000. A good entry level scope would be a SWFA SS 3-9 with the mil-quad reticle ($600). You will still need to factor in the cost of a good mount and rings ($100-$500), good rangefinder ($700-$2000), spotting scope ($400-several thousand), tripod, bipod, shooting mat, and if shooting on your own, good AR500 steel targets. You probably already have an Ipod touch or Iphone that works well as a ballistic calculator with inexpensive apps. If you have some shooting buddies they may have some or most of this so that you don't have to spend so much initially. Try to shoot with another person as much as possible. A spotter will help immensely and you will learn about reading the conditions while spotting for your buddy. I have almost as much fun watching my friends/family shoot as I do pulling the trigger myself. Good luck! Part of the fun is doing the research and putting your rig together. If price is a big factor, go cheaper on the rifle, and buy more ammo for practice. I am going shooting with my buddy this weekend and can't wait! [/QUOTE]
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