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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
Please help me select a caliber/rifle!!!
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<blockquote data-quote="nubcake29" data-source="post: 873068" data-attributes="member: 73044"><p>Well like I said, as I can afford it, I entirely intend to rebarrel, restock, etc. whichever gun I buy. Not all of us are blessed with thousands of dollars to spend on rifles. And that wasn't my question anyway. My question was directed at caliber and barrel contour among the rifles listed that are in my price range.</p><p></p><p>I chose the 700 because it is so easily upgradeable. As far as I know, The ADL varmint has the same action and barrel as the 700p in 308, with the main difference being in the stock and possibly the rifling? I'm not sure if the 700p's have 5r rifling.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, I'm leaning toward the ADL Varmint in .308. I think I will forgo 800+ yard capability for now, and focus on improving my close-intermediate range skills until I can afford a rifle more suited for long range. Ammunition cost is also a factor, since my local shop has match grade ammo for .308 for about $22/box vs. $32 for 7mm and $36 for .300 win mag. I don't have reloading equipment yet although it will be my first purchase after this rifle and scope, and after I have a few hundred rounds through it so I have brass.</p><p></p><p>Thank you all for your input and if anyone has any more suggestions, I still haven't decided for sure</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nubcake29, post: 873068, member: 73044"] Well like I said, as I can afford it, I entirely intend to rebarrel, restock, etc. whichever gun I buy. Not all of us are blessed with thousands of dollars to spend on rifles. And that wasn't my question anyway. My question was directed at caliber and barrel contour among the rifles listed that are in my price range. I chose the 700 because it is so easily upgradeable. As far as I know, The ADL varmint has the same action and barrel as the 700p in 308, with the main difference being in the stock and possibly the rifling? I'm not sure if the 700p's have 5r rifling. Anyway, I'm leaning toward the ADL Varmint in .308. I think I will forgo 800+ yard capability for now, and focus on improving my close-intermediate range skills until I can afford a rifle more suited for long range. Ammunition cost is also a factor, since my local shop has match grade ammo for .308 for about $22/box vs. $32 for 7mm and $36 for .300 win mag. I don't have reloading equipment yet although it will be my first purchase after this rifle and scope, and after I have a few hundred rounds through it so I have brass. Thank you all for your input and if anyone has any more suggestions, I still haven't decided for sure [/QUOTE]
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