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<blockquote data-quote="bwaites" data-source="post: 297414" data-attributes="member: 8733"><p>I'm surprised at a lot of the advice offered here, which goes to show that different strokes for different folks!</p><p> </p><p>For a newbie wanting to shoot at long range, the .308 really has a lot of advantages, and some of the members really have given better evaluations than I would have put into it. Simply put, the .308 wins hands down for the kind of hunting and possible long range shooting the OP is talking about. </p><p> </p><p>The .308 can be shot in FT/R, or F Open if you want. All the other reasonable calibers can only shoot F Open. There is a TON of ballistic data and loads for the .308, and something like 100 different factory loadings available to try if you don't reload! </p><p> </p><p>That 6.5-284 is an awesome long range gun, but they eat barrels like breakfast, so you can count on replacing one every 1000-2000 rounds. The .308 can go 5000 or more if you don't get crazy and load hot. </p><p> </p><p>Recoil is subjective. I have no problem shooting 100 or more rounds in one day from my 7mm WSM, but others might not be happy with 10. I've never been sore from it, but it isn't a load that my friend who is a world class FT/R shooter really enjoys. </p><p> </p><p>Get a good .308, either Remington, Savage, etc. Get a good tripod and some bags, and get to work learning. The .308 is a great teacher, and you will love shooting it every minute. </p><p> </p><p>My only advice regarding scopes is this: Buy the very best you can afford. I would recommend saving your money for a Nightforce or upper level Leupold. Otherwise you'll wish you had, because when you get out there to 700 or 800 or 1000 yards, poor glass will just frustrate you.</p><p> </p><p>Bill</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bwaites, post: 297414, member: 8733"] I'm surprised at a lot of the advice offered here, which goes to show that different strokes for different folks! For a newbie wanting to shoot at long range, the .308 really has a lot of advantages, and some of the members really have given better evaluations than I would have put into it. Simply put, the .308 wins hands down for the kind of hunting and possible long range shooting the OP is talking about. The .308 can be shot in FT/R, or F Open if you want. All the other reasonable calibers can only shoot F Open. There is a TON of ballistic data and loads for the .308, and something like 100 different factory loadings available to try if you don't reload! That 6.5-284 is an awesome long range gun, but they eat barrels like breakfast, so you can count on replacing one every 1000-2000 rounds. The .308 can go 5000 or more if you don't get crazy and load hot. Recoil is subjective. I have no problem shooting 100 or more rounds in one day from my 7mm WSM, but others might not be happy with 10. I've never been sore from it, but it isn't a load that my friend who is a world class FT/R shooter really enjoys. Get a good .308, either Remington, Savage, etc. Get a good tripod and some bags, and get to work learning. The .308 is a great teacher, and you will love shooting it every minute. My only advice regarding scopes is this: Buy the very best you can afford. I would recommend saving your money for a Nightforce or upper level Leupold. Otherwise you'll wish you had, because when you get out there to 700 or 800 or 1000 yards, poor glass will just frustrate you. Bill [/QUOTE]
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