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<blockquote data-quote="bruce_ventura" data-source="post: 653106" data-attributes="member: 34084"><p>Captain, </p><p></p><p>First, thank you for your service. I get to meet with Marine Scout Snipers occasionally in my work as a DoD contractor. It is an honor and a privilege for me to interact with members of the Corps. </p><p></p><p>I'm not sure that a Rem 700 is a step up from a Wthby Vanguard or a Savage. I have yet to see one on which bases fit properly without shimming or bedding them. There's a lot variation in the manufacturing process. Stock rifles are hit and miss in terms of group size. I have couple of Savages and they shoot better than I do. My next rifle is likely to be either a Savage or a Vanguard. </p><p></p><p>I second .308 Win for your needs. 30-06 actions are heavier. If I wanted more punch I would go with .338 Fed. I shoot .358 Win which is the next caliber up. Either .308 or .338 would be a great mid range caliber for any big game in North America. By mid range I mean up to 300-500 yds, depending on the load. </p><p></p><p>I've shot at Quantico recently. Very nice facility. You're lucky to have it nearby.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bruce_ventura, post: 653106, member: 34084"] Captain, First, thank you for your service. I get to meet with Marine Scout Snipers occasionally in my work as a DoD contractor. It is an honor and a privilege for me to interact with members of the Corps. I'm not sure that a Rem 700 is a step up from a Wthby Vanguard or a Savage. I have yet to see one on which bases fit properly without shimming or bedding them. There's a lot variation in the manufacturing process. Stock rifles are hit and miss in terms of group size. I have couple of Savages and they shoot better than I do. My next rifle is likely to be either a Savage or a Vanguard. I second .308 Win for your needs. 30-06 actions are heavier. If I wanted more punch I would go with .338 Fed. I shoot .358 Win which is the next caliber up. Either .308 or .338 would be a great mid range caliber for any big game in North America. By mid range I mean up to 300-500 yds, depending on the load. I've shot at Quantico recently. Very nice facility. You're lucky to have it nearby. [/QUOTE]
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