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Help me plan out a mid range rifle? .25-06 & light barrel experts needed.
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<blockquote data-quote="Outlaw6.0" data-source="post: 505146" data-attributes="member: 23486"><p>The Rem 700 SPS is a good place to start as stated above, with one caveat... the factory stock is far less than acceptable (by at least my standards) it allows WAY too much flex. So start with the SPS replace the stock & you are setting pretty good, you will have a good trigger, good action & what is usually an acceptably accurate barrel.</p><p> </p><p>If you want more accuracy (usually) start with a Savage/Stevens action set yourself up with good prefit bbl, rifle basix trigger & your choice of stock. In the accuracy department (if done correctly) I will put my bets here over a factory Remmy, due mostly to the custom bbl & action design.</p><p> </p><p>IMO there is nothing wrong with the 25-06, since you don't reload I think you have a winner, there are some decent BC bullets available (even in factory ammo) & the '06 can create good velocity.</p><p> </p><p>As far as glass, Leupy is fine, Kenton offers custom turrets as well as Leupold. I've been hearing good things about the Vortex Viper PST as well, I do have one Burris XTR which is great but it is a TANK. If it has target turrets you can usually get a custom turret made for it regardless of manufacturer. Keep in mind, IMO your rifle is only as good as your optics, if your optics can't repeat your accurate rifle will be reduced to a roll of the dice for every shot.</p><p> </p><p>Optics is the #1 problem I see in the field, whether it's a buddy or a hunter out on the family ranch. Nobody seem to care about buying a $800-$1000 rifle but you'd think you were insulting their mother when you question their $150 scope<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />..... whew, ok off the soapbox...</p><p> </p><p>keep us posted! gun)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Outlaw6.0, post: 505146, member: 23486"] The Rem 700 SPS is a good place to start as stated above, with one caveat... the factory stock is far less than acceptable (by at least my standards) it allows WAY too much flex. So start with the SPS replace the stock & you are setting pretty good, you will have a good trigger, good action & what is usually an acceptably accurate barrel. If you want more accuracy (usually) start with a Savage/Stevens action set yourself up with good prefit bbl, rifle basix trigger & your choice of stock. In the accuracy department (if done correctly) I will put my bets here over a factory Remmy, due mostly to the custom bbl & action design. IMO there is nothing wrong with the 25-06, since you don't reload I think you have a winner, there are some decent BC bullets available (even in factory ammo) & the '06 can create good velocity. As far as glass, Leupy is fine, Kenton offers custom turrets as well as Leupold. I've been hearing good things about the Vortex Viper PST as well, I do have one Burris XTR which is great but it is a TANK. If it has target turrets you can usually get a custom turret made for it regardless of manufacturer. Keep in mind, IMO your rifle is only as good as your optics, if your optics can't repeat your accurate rifle will be reduced to a roll of the dice for every shot. Optics is the #1 problem I see in the field, whether it's a buddy or a hunter out on the family ranch. Nobody seem to care about buying a $800-$1000 rifle but you'd think you were insulting their mother when you question their $150 scope:D..... whew, ok off the soapbox... keep us posted! gun) [/QUOTE]
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