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Hi Ya'll
I'm looking into getting into a rifle setup for the specific goal of earning my way up to hitting 4in targets at 1000 yards away by the end of 2015. I'm a proficient pistol and skeet shooter on a weekly basis. But I want to earn my 1000yds before I miss out on the chance. My old man suggest I start with a Rem 700 .308 heavy barrel and customize my way up throughout my journey.
This is were I need guidance.
1. Is the .308 round the best to start with? Especially if I want to eventually run my own reloads down the barrel for my 1000yd targets?
2. Is the Rem 700 just the go to rifle for everyone? Am I missing anything by not going with a different manufacturer? I'm looking for heavy barrel bench shooting so at this point I want to make sure that any rifle I go with can go the distance...
3. This is a huge investment. Should I look at certain gunsmiths that would be willing and ultimately save me money in the end by building a custom rig for my goals?
I know I have to start small and work my way up but, I want to make sure whatever I invest into the rig will eventually help me reach my goal when it's all said and done..
Thoughts?
I'm looking into getting into a rifle setup for the specific goal of earning my way up to hitting 4in targets at 1000 yards away by the end of 2015. I'm a proficient pistol and skeet shooter on a weekly basis. But I want to earn my 1000yds before I miss out on the chance. My old man suggest I start with a Rem 700 .308 heavy barrel and customize my way up throughout my journey.
This is were I need guidance.
1. Is the .308 round the best to start with? Especially if I want to eventually run my own reloads down the barrel for my 1000yd targets?
2. Is the Rem 700 just the go to rifle for everyone? Am I missing anything by not going with a different manufacturer? I'm looking for heavy barrel bench shooting so at this point I want to make sure that any rifle I go with can go the distance...
3. This is a huge investment. Should I look at certain gunsmiths that would be willing and ultimately save me money in the end by building a custom rig for my goals?
I know I have to start small and work my way up but, I want to make sure whatever I invest into the rig will eventually help me reach my goal when it's all said and done..
Thoughts?