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by cyphur
Mon Sep 24, 2012 3:47 pm
Forum: Rifles & Shotguns
Topic: Question about Long Range toy
Replies: 26
Views: 4875

Re: Question about Long Range toy

Longshot38 wrote:
cyphur wrote:
Thumper wrote:I love my Rem 7005R. It will ring 10" plates at 1000 all day long. (Sometimes, it will even do it with me shooting it). :lol:

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I like the .308 round for that distance and below. Were I inclined to start shooting at ranges longer than that, I would probably look at a setup in .338LM.
If you do not mind, what glass and bolt knob do you have on there? Turrets look like NF....

Looking to put some temp glass on my .308 for load development and to work up to 500 yards, while saving for a Vortex PST or Razor(or maybe a NF if I decide FFP is not a requirement).
It is a NF. But I have question for you. Why rule out NF just because of FFP? NF offers the F1 scopes which are FFP.
I would likely get all of the scope I need right now for ~$950 in the Vortex PST line, which would save me more than enough money to get into reloading and out to the range, which is going to help me a lot more than a $2300 NF, even if it is one of the better scopes money can buy. I'd only be looking at NF FFPor the Razor if I could find one used for $1500 or so. That is why I discounted the NF F1s because even used they are typically $2000.

Not bashing NF at all, quite the opposite, the NF F1 simply do not fit into my need vs cost matrix right now. Neither does the Razor at retail prices....
by cyphur
Sun Sep 23, 2012 4:25 pm
Forum: Rifles & Shotguns
Topic: Question about Long Range toy
Replies: 26
Views: 4875

Re: Question about Long Range toy

Thumper wrote:I love my Rem 7005R. It will ring 10" plates at 1000 all day long. (Sometimes, it will even do it with me shooting it). :lol:

[ Image ]

I like the .308 round for that distance and below. Were I inclined to start shooting at ranges longer than that, I would probably look at a setup in .338LM.
If you do not mind, what glass and bolt knob do you have on there? Turrets look like NF....

Looking to put some temp glass on my .308 for load development and to work up to 500 yards, while saving for a Vortex PST or Razor(or maybe a NF if I decide FFP is not a requirement).
by cyphur
Thu Sep 13, 2012 8:15 pm
Forum: Rifles & Shotguns
Topic: Question about Long Range toy
Replies: 26
Views: 4875

Re: Question about Long Range toy

Munk wrote:I sold my motorcycle and have some cash to play with. My wife goes to the spa and gets massages for therapy... I'd like to go to the range and see how far down I can punch holes in paper for the same therapeutic response. "rlol"

I really like the Savage accu-trigger platform and have been eyeing possibly picking up a Savage 10BA. The scope I have been looking at is the Swarovski Z3 4-12x50 BRH. I am looking for opinions on if I am even in the right direction yet. I would like something that is capable of reaching out to 500+ yards but I'm not there yet as a rifleman.

The 10BA definitely has the "cool factor" out of the box but is obviously priced as such.

Tikka T3 and Remington 700 are both options too I suppose.

I currently own a Winchester Model 70 30.06 with a cheapo Simmons 3-9 that I use for 100 yard deer hunting. The 30.06 is more expensive to plink but I could justify it I suppose after a major scope upgrade.

What are your thoughts? :cheers2:
I have a Remingon 700 VTR In a Bell & Carlson Tactical Medalist A5 stock, bi pod, LaRue one piece 20MOA optics base rail, and empty Seekins 30MM. It is currently between optics but if you want to take a look at what I consider an entry level long range bolt gun. I haven't had the action trued yet or bedded the action yet, but it is a great entry platform.

Not trying to sell it per se, but you should know what you are getting into. Entry ammo starts around $1 a round or more, many people reload to shoot this distance more affordably and/or for better accuracy.

If you are in the DFw area and want to check it out let me know.

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