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<blockquote data-quote="X3MHunter" data-source="post: 293445" data-attributes="member: 18756"><p>Get a Remington 700 SPS Varmint in .308 and a Leupold 6-18X40 VXII scope with target turrets (About $1000.00 for both). The 308 Winchester has plenty energy for 400 yard hunting and very accurate factory loads are available at reasonable prices from Black Hills. An accurate rifle and good equipment is very important in long range shooting in order to get predictable results. If you have an accurate rifle and you miss, you know it was you who is to blame for the miss and can work on correcting your mistakes. </p><p> </p><p>I would not recommend any magnums because eventhough the pack more punch for 400 yard hunting, they are not the best choice for practicing. I started with a 300 Win. Mag. and could only endure about 20 shots from that rifle when practicing (no muzzle brake). Also in about 2 months of continuos shooting my throat washed out about .125 inch, at that point even my handloads with 175 Matchkings would not shoot good because they were jumping .135 in. instead of .010 in., also it was very expensive to feed. </p><p> </p><p>If you ever get more serious about Long Range shooting and eventually want to build a custom rifle, the Remington 700 action is what you want. Also if you ever want to try something else and maybe take up reloading, you could always build a 260 or 260 Ackley Improved, which has excellent ballistics for 1000 yard shooting. </p><p>Remember it's all about SHOT PLACEMENT! You can do alot more damage on game if you hit them in the vitals with a 308 Winchester than if you gut shoot them with a 300 RUM. The only way you will ever get to that point is with practice, so a rifle that you can shoot comfortably in a long range session is a must.</p><p>I think the Remington 700 SPS Varmint in 308 Win. would be a heck of a starter rifle.</p><p><a href="http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_700/model_700_SPS_varmint.asp" target="_blank">Remington Model 700â"¢ SPSâ"¢ Varmint</a></p><p> </p><p>Just my $.02, let us know what you decide on.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="X3MHunter, post: 293445, member: 18756"] Get a Remington 700 SPS Varmint in .308 and a Leupold 6-18X40 VXII scope with target turrets (About $1000.00 for both). The 308 Winchester has plenty energy for 400 yard hunting and very accurate factory loads are available at reasonable prices from Black Hills. An accurate rifle and good equipment is very important in long range shooting in order to get predictable results. If you have an accurate rifle and you miss, you know it was you who is to blame for the miss and can work on correcting your mistakes. I would not recommend any magnums because eventhough the pack more punch for 400 yard hunting, they are not the best choice for practicing. I started with a 300 Win. Mag. and could only endure about 20 shots from that rifle when practicing (no muzzle brake). Also in about 2 months of continuos shooting my throat washed out about .125 inch, at that point even my handloads with 175 Matchkings would not shoot good because they were jumping .135 in. instead of .010 in., also it was very expensive to feed. If you ever get more serious about Long Range shooting and eventually want to build a custom rifle, the Remington 700 action is what you want. Also if you ever want to try something else and maybe take up reloading, you could always build a 260 or 260 Ackley Improved, which has excellent ballistics for 1000 yard shooting. Remember it's all about SHOT PLACEMENT! You can do alot more damage on game if you hit them in the vitals with a 308 Winchester than if you gut shoot them with a 300 RUM. The only way you will ever get to that point is with practice, so a rifle that you can shoot comfortably in a long range session is a must. I think the Remington 700 SPS Varmint in 308 Win. would be a heck of a starter rifle. [URL="http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_700/model_700_SPS_varmint.asp"]Remington Model 700â„¢ SPSâ„¢ Varmint[/URL] Just my $.02, let us know what you decide on. [/QUOTE]
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