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<blockquote data-quote="rscott5028" data-source="post: 639203" data-attributes="member: 24624"><p>Get a good quality scope with decent glass and repeatable turrets. A 20MOA picatinny rail such as EGW and good rings such as Burris Extreme Tactical will prove beneficial for the near and long term. </p><p> </p><p>Develop a load that consistently shoots 5 shot groups under an inch at 100yds with a bullet that's at least a .450 BC. </p><p> </p><p>If this proves difficult, there are lots of threads here about steps you can perform in your garage to accurize your rifle and tune loads. </p><p> </p><p>Then, start practicing at increasingly longer ranges. </p><p> </p><p>You don't have to have the highest BC to get good practice and learn to read the wind. In fact, some argue that the slightly lower BC is better for learning since you can more easily see the effects of wind. As you extend your reach, the wind will become more challenging and you will appreciate accurate handloads and bullets with the highest BC that will stabilize and shoot well in your rifle. </p><p> </p><p>As time and money permit, you may want to consider aftermarket upgrades such as stock, pillar bedding, trigger, action truing, and barrel replacement. You may even want to consider chambering in a more popular long range cartridge when you rebarrel. </p><p> </p><p>But, don't kid yourself. A basic M70 30-06 is very capable of some fun shooting all the way to 1,000yds. </p><p> </p><p>Have fun and be safe. </p><p>-- richard</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rscott5028, post: 639203, member: 24624"] Get a good quality scope with decent glass and repeatable turrets. A 20MOA picatinny rail such as EGW and good rings such as Burris Extreme Tactical will prove beneficial for the near and long term. Develop a load that consistently shoots 5 shot groups under an inch at 100yds with a bullet that's at least a .450 BC. If this proves difficult, there are lots of threads here about steps you can perform in your garage to accurize your rifle and tune loads. Then, start practicing at increasingly longer ranges. You don't have to have the highest BC to get good practice and learn to read the wind. In fact, some argue that the slightly lower BC is better for learning since you can more easily see the effects of wind. As you extend your reach, the wind will become more challenging and you will appreciate accurate handloads and bullets with the highest BC that will stabilize and shoot well in your rifle. As time and money permit, you may want to consider aftermarket upgrades such as stock, pillar bedding, trigger, action truing, and barrel replacement. You may even want to consider chambering in a more popular long range cartridge when you rebarrel. But, don't kid yourself. A basic M70 30-06 is very capable of some fun shooting all the way to 1,000yds. Have fun and be safe. -- richard [/QUOTE]
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