I have decided that by gun season next year I would like to have a rifle capable of a 300 yard shot. I am currently using a Remington 870 with a slug barrel and red dot. I am comfortable out to 100 with it but I missed a chance on a really good buck the other day due to him staying out at 200-250 with a group of does. I would like to stay below $500 if possible, including glass. I know that's not much but there seem to be some solid options in bolt guns out there for that price. The longest shot I would have to make where I hunt would be 300yds. This gun would pretty much be strictly a deer gun.
Should I buy one of the budget bolt guns? I have been looking at things like the Mossberg Patriot w/vortex crossfire II, T/C Compass, Savage Axis. What caliber would you recommend? Is 3-9x40 enough?
I have a stripped lower sitting in my safe. Should I build something like a 300 blackout upper? Other caliber AR?
Other options?
Should I buy one of the budget bolt guns? I have been looking at things like the Mossberg Patriot w/vortex crossfire II, T/C Compass, Savage Axis. What caliber would you recommend? Is 3-9x40 enough?
I have a stripped lower sitting in my safe. Should I build something like a 300 blackout upper? Other caliber AR?
Other options?