Long Range Target/Hunting Rifle

[DAK]

Hello everyone, I am currently in the market for a new 30 cal. rifle. The purpose of the rifle will mainly be long range target shooting and future hunting trips out west. Currently i have narrowed it down to the Remington 700 XCR II and the Savage 11/111FCNS both in 300 WIN MAG. Looking for any advice, recommendations, comparisons etc... of these two rifles. Thanks for you help in advance.

 

[WyoElk2Hunt]

Either rifle will work, you need to pick up, shoulder and site each one and see which one fits you the best. If given a chance shoot both rifles and see which one is your favorite. gun)

 

[COBrad]

How far is long range to you. What kind of accuracy do you want to see. What is your budget, including scope?

 

[DAK]

ideally 800-1000 yds. At 100 yds i would like to keep groups to .5 inch. budget is $1500-$2000. Do you have any other recommendations?

 

[sagebrush9424]

Browning X-Bolt Stainless Stalker topped with a Leupold VX3 4.5-14X40 will run you about $1,600 and is capable of your accuracy goal, or better. Personally, I would opt for 7mm Remington.

 

[roninflag]

remington 5-r, and sendero.

 

[COBrad]

remington 5-r, and sendero.

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This would be a good starting place. IME, once you get to the ranges you want to shoot at it is much more challenging to shoot a sporter weight rifle accurately. These two rifles are going to have better stocks and heavier barrels. The extra few pounds will make it easier to hold the rifle steady and a better stock and heavier barrel contour will ad rigidity.
I would also second the 7 mag, standard Remington variety shooting 180 gr Berger bullets. All the power you need and less recoil.

 

[o2bwest]

You can do a Sendero topped with a Viper HS-T 6-24x50 for $1600ish or step it up to a FFP PST for $2000. Either way would be an awesome rig. If you went with the HS-T you could have the rifle accurized without busting your budget by too much.

 

[MudRunner2005]

You can do a Sendero topped with a Viper HS-T 6-24x50 for $1600ish or step it up to a FFP PST for $2000. Either way would be an awesome rig. If you went with the HS-T you could have the rifle accurized without busting your budget by too much.

I agree with your suggestions...However, the HS-T 6-24x50 hasn't even been released yet...They're not anticipating until mid-summer, according to the guy @ SWFA. I asked because I was gonna pre-order one yesteray if it was only gonna be a couple weeks, or a month. I'm not waiting 5 months for a scope on backorder.

Depending on whichever one comes out first, I will either be buying a Nightforce SHV MOAR, or a Vortex Viper HS-T 6-24x50 MOA.