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my dad had a long range in that same caliber and he could shoot 900+ yard and kill deer
Sendero and 5R are Rem's most consistently accurate rifle outside the custom shop. Not all are, but your best shot in this price range. I have one that will shoot 3/4" or less with any bullet weight from 180-215 grains. Pretty consistent accuracy I'd say. Best loads are half that. After getting it you will need a new trigger and have to get the barrel threaded for a brake. If you haven't shot one, I cannot tell the difference between a braked RUM and an unbraked 7MM Weatherby Mark 5. Without a brake, they kick too hard to shoot well at long range. You can get a Sendero new for $1100 anywhere, and $1k if you shop hard. Another $300 for a trigger and a brake, and $150-200 for bases and rings. Caution against cheap bases and rings, They won't hold, get the good stuff. This really puts you up near $1600 plus the scope. You can do the exact same thing with a M700 long range for $500 less, and it may or may not shoot as well. Totally gambling. If you want to shoot heavy VLD bullets you will also need a Wyatts extended magazine box and new bottom metal if you still want a repeater. Another $300 installed. Makes the $2k rifles with guaranteed accuracy not look so bad. I went the Sendero route on my RUM and now have about $3k in the bare rifle, but I really don't regret it. I bought it for $1k and upgraded it over time. My new rifle I just bit the bullet and spent the $3k +some up front. They make a custom shop Sendero for $2k with a better stock, trigger, a lapped match barrel and guaranteed accuracy. Better deal if you like Remington. This is why there are so many Ridgelines around here. Just trying to be honest.
