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The Basics, Starting Out
"Gospel" Facts That Aren't Necessarily So
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<blockquote data-quote="AFP" data-source="post: 51488"><p><strong>Re: "Gospel" Facts That Aren\'t Necessarily So</strong></p><p></p><p>Ian,</p><p></p><p>I finally got registered here--this looks like a great site!</p><p></p><p>I fall into your second category of "long range" hunters. A guy who would really prefer to shoot animals at close ranges, but who also doesn't want to have to pass on a shot just because it is over 300 yds. </p><p></p><p>I agree that any rifle that can consistently maintain moa will moa will work for long range shooting. I also agree that a new shooter shouldn't necessarily run out and buy something new if he already has a rifle that works. </p><p></p><p>Now if and when he is going to buy a rifle dedicated for long range hunting the Rem 700 is hard to beat. It is the Chevy 350 of rifle actions. It is, extremely strong, very accurate, easy to make even more accurate, and there are lots of parts available. That is why it dominates most rifle competitions where they use factory actions. Because of its popluarity, ease of accurizing, and availability of parts, it is inexpensive to work on. </p><p></p><p>You can have a decent gunsmith build you a tack driving 700 that fits you well, with the stock and barrel you want, for $1100-$1600 (includes cost of "donor" rifle). This is less than many "premium" factory rifles. If you want to spend even less, there is always the Sendero/Varmint Special. Last year, Precision Shooting reported where a Sendero with a stock barrel placed very high in 1000 yd competition, competing against those 30-40 lb purpose built 1000 yd guns. Crud, there are many plain-jane BDLs out there that shoot well.</p><p></p><p>I have nothing against the Savages, M-70s, Rugers, or other rifles out there. They will all do the job to varying degrees. A shooter/hunter should use what he/she is the most comfortable with. </p><p></p><p>I also agree there is no substitue for practice. To that end, I am getting set up to compete in Highpower. I will also be able to take my hunting rifles out and shoot them out to 1000 yds. I know it took intense practice (300 rounds the month prior) before I was able confidently make a shot over 300 yds. A 400 yd shot will take even more practice, and Highpower gives a guy lots of practice at shooting at longer ranges.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Blaine</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AFP, post: 51488"] [b]Re: "Gospel" Facts That Aren\'t Necessarily So[/b] Ian, I finally got registered here--this looks like a great site! I fall into your second category of "long range" hunters. A guy who would really prefer to shoot animals at close ranges, but who also doesn't want to have to pass on a shot just because it is over 300 yds. I agree that any rifle that can consistently maintain moa will moa will work for long range shooting. I also agree that a new shooter shouldn't necessarily run out and buy something new if he already has a rifle that works. Now if and when he is going to buy a rifle dedicated for long range hunting the Rem 700 is hard to beat. It is the Chevy 350 of rifle actions. It is, extremely strong, very accurate, easy to make even more accurate, and there are lots of parts available. That is why it dominates most rifle competitions where they use factory actions. Because of its popluarity, ease of accurizing, and availability of parts, it is inexpensive to work on. You can have a decent gunsmith build you a tack driving 700 that fits you well, with the stock and barrel you want, for $1100-$1600 (includes cost of "donor" rifle). This is less than many "premium" factory rifles. If you want to spend even less, there is always the Sendero/Varmint Special. Last year, Precision Shooting reported where a Sendero with a stock barrel placed very high in 1000 yd competition, competing against those 30-40 lb purpose built 1000 yd guns. Crud, there are many plain-jane BDLs out there that shoot well. I have nothing against the Savages, M-70s, Rugers, or other rifles out there. They will all do the job to varying degrees. A shooter/hunter should use what he/she is the most comfortable with. I also agree there is no substitue for practice. To that end, I am getting set up to compete in Highpower. I will also be able to take my hunting rifles out and shoot them out to 1000 yds. I know it took intense practice (300 rounds the month prior) before I was able confidently make a shot over 300 yds. A 400 yd shot will take even more practice, and Highpower gives a guy lots of practice at shooting at longer ranges. Blaine [/QUOTE]
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