If it were me, I'd get one of the higher end Remington 700's (Police, 5R, Sendero, or XCR). They say they're all made on the same line, but they sure as heck feel much better built than the SPS 700's.
Like all of the guys here have said, if you're just looking for range fun and long range accuracy, stick with something like 308 or 6.5 creedmoor. Less expensive on the brass and powder and it'll do everything the 300 WM can do for you for what you're wanting. 300 WM, you're not going to want to shoot more than a couple times. I really don't like shooting that kind of stuff at the range for fun, and it just ends up staying in the safe. If I were hunting elk or bear or something at long distances, sure, stick with the 300WM. But not for a long range rifle for shooting sports.
I really like those lines or rifles, but I don't think Remington does much for lefties, at least not in 6.5
If it were me, I'd get one of the higher end Remington 700's (Police, 5R, Sendero, or XCR). They say they're all made on the same line, but they sure as heck feel much better built than the SPS 700's.
Like all of the guys here have said, if you're just looking for range fun and long range accuracy, stick with something like 308 or 6.5 creedmoor. Less expensive on the brass and powder and it'll do everything the 300 WM can do for you for what you're wanting. 300 WM, you're not going to want to shoot more than a couple times. I really don't like shooting that kind of stuff at the range for fun, and it just ends up staying in the safe. If I were hunting elk or bear or something at long distances, sure, stick with the 300WM. But not for a long range rifle for shooting sports.
Hell, if you're only shooting 500 yards, 223/5.56 is capable. I'd actually prefer it. I can get a lot more practice with 223 since it recoils so light. Even with 308, I start flinching after 30 or 40 rounds withing a short time period. Move up to 300 WM.....well, it's not even fun after a couple rounds.
Really?
I shot 78 rounds of 308 out of my-I know you think they are junk-SPS Tac today and never flinched or even felt it was too much. Hell, I would have shot more if I had more to shoot.
I totally disagreed with your assessment that the SPS line is of lower quality.
Really?
I shot 78 rounds of 308 out of my-I know you think they are junk-SPS Tac today and never flinched or even felt it was too much. Hell, I would have shot more if I had more to shoot.
I totally disagreed with your assessment that the SPS line is of lower quality.
Yeah. The Savage 11/111 is the only thing I'm seeing that's current. Browning shows the X-bolt, but all the lefty 6.5 Creedmoors are on the discontinued list. I've been using all the google-fu I can and can't find one anywhere. I'm thinking "FFS, if they sold out, there's obviously enough demand to keep making them!". Also saw the Rurger FTW Hunter listed for lefty's. It's a bit salty at almost $1300. The others were priced well below that, so the Ruger would have to do something really impressive. Also not sure about the "integral scope mounts". Proprietary usually means limited options and expensive.
And if anyone is curious, it's the X-bolt All Weather that really sparked my interest. A stainless barrel would be nice. (Browning item 035368282)
The Micro Midas is for smaller folks. Just wouldn't work. The Lefty Hunter X-bolt isn't listed on Browning's site under current or discontinued models in a 6.5 Creedmoor. Good find!
Do I have to remind you of OpticsPlanet?The link shows 2 in stock
Do I have to remind you of OpticsPlanet?