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<blockquote data-quote="MtPockets" data-source="post: 1151192" data-attributes="member: 39651"><p>My question for you is- </p><p> </p><p>What do you mean by "long range" and "build"?</p><p> </p><p>If you are simply wanting to take a good factory rifle, put a good scope on it, and shoot it any of the above will work well.</p><p> </p><p>If you are looking at eventually rebarreling, restocking, and/or blueprinting for truly long range I would look at either the Remington 700 Long Range or maybe the equivalant Savage.</p><p> </p><p>Finding a gunsmith that is experienced with the specialized work on some of these other brands may prove a daunting task, and may be more expensive as well.</p><p> </p><p>Remingtons are like the small block Chevys of the long range world- parts (and gunsmiths that really know how to make them shoot) are very common, and therefore tend to be less expensive in the long run than some of the other brands.</p><p> </p><p>You can pick up a 700 Long Range for $700, shoot it as is until you can save up for the upgrades such as better trigger, different stock, etc.- here again, assuming you are not simply looking for a factory sporter rifle to shoot 4-500 yards.</p><p> </p><p>Good luck on your build and keep us informed on how it's going!</p><p> </p><p>Ron</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MtPockets, post: 1151192, member: 39651"] My question for you is- What do you mean by "long range" and "build"? If you are simply wanting to take a good factory rifle, put a good scope on it, and shoot it any of the above will work well. If you are looking at eventually rebarreling, restocking, and/or blueprinting for truly long range I would look at either the Remington 700 Long Range or maybe the equivalant Savage. Finding a gunsmith that is experienced with the specialized work on some of these other brands may prove a daunting task, and may be more expensive as well. Remingtons are like the small block Chevys of the long range world- parts (and gunsmiths that really know how to make them shoot) are very common, and therefore tend to be less expensive in the long run than some of the other brands. You can pick up a 700 Long Range for $700, shoot it as is until you can save up for the upgrades such as better trigger, different stock, etc.- here again, assuming you are not simply looking for a factory sporter rifle to shoot 4-500 yards. Good luck on your build and keep us informed on how it's going! Ron [/QUOTE]
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