What am i looking for [ IN A HIGHPOWERED RIFLE ]

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Sergeant Major

Points: 15

Apr 19, 2007 7:51 am

I was going to buy a 30.6 [ my friend let me try his and i handled it okay ] but i have up to 2k to spend and it this will be a one time purchess so i need to know my options. I want something with a lot of stopping power and good for up to 1000? yards.

jordanwydenes

Colonel

Points: 403

Apr 20, 2007 8:40 pm

I would go with a sako.

don't run from a sniper you will only die tired

scottmilk9

Sergeant

Points: 4

Apr 20, 2007 9:38 pm

Can't beat a remington 700 in .308. There are so many things you can do with the Remington, plus buy good glass.

cogito69

Second Lieutenant

Points: 57

Apr 21, 2007 2:04 am

The .308 is an excellent round that is readily available, much like the
30-06. Both are very accurate in factory loads and potentially more so in handloads. But I have to question why you would want to take down any game at 1000 yards. The average shooter is simply not capable of making such a shot and really has no business trying to do so (IMHO)

Good stopping power depends on what you are shooting. A .223 is more than adequate for an antelope and most whitetail but will not be enough for dangerous game like bear or large muscular animals like elk. Anything that can take down a bear will make a squirrel a puff of fur and a wet spot on the side of the tree!

I hate to keep beating the same drum that I have pounded in past posts, but there is no "ONE" gun, no "ONE" round, no "ONE" scope . . . in short, no "ONE" anything! All guns and calibers and accessories have appropriate applications . . . within parameters. Figure out what you want to do, and THEN equip yourself accordingly.

Mother Nature is a stern teacher who eventually kills all of her students.

avp

Second Lieutenant

Points: 38

Apr 21, 2007 1:16 pm

i had a marlin 3030 it was plenty power for me very accurate and price wise it was a good investment i would buy another one in a hartbeat and would it take down just about anything i shot at but to each is own good luck

Jollyroger

Major General

Points: 812

Apr 22, 2007 7:12 pm

A .308 or 30 06 are both excellent rounds. .308 rounds tend to be a hair cheaper. Although i agree with cogito a .223 in the hands of a skilled shooter is adequate many states have laws about using .22 caliber rounds for large game. I think these laws are inacted for those who can't shoot, and end wounding the animal instead of taking it down.

"We deal in Lead, friend." Steve Mcqueen from the Magnificent Seven.

VAshooter

Master Sergeant

Points: 9

Apr 23, 2007 2:12 pm

The Remington 700 in 308 is a good starting point. The rifle is well understood by most riflesmiths and can be made to shoot accurately at 1000 yards.
If most of your shooting will be long range you might want to consider a more powerfull cartidge as the 308 is about done at a grand. If most of your shooting will be under 600 yards and you will sometimes go farther then the 308 is better due to less cost.
There is lots of loading data on the 308 as well.

Doug in Virginia

jack135

Major

Points: 230

Apr 27, 2007 5:16 am

Almost universal agreement, Use the right tools for the right job.
I use different rifles for different shooting tasks, but experience taught me how to minimise my gear & place shots appropriatly.
I hope to get as good as dad used to be....
I've seen him make some fantastic shots with a little "take down" Browning 22 semi (60 years of shooting with that little rifle)

esqinaline

First Lieutenant

Points: 92

Jul 14, 2007 5:41 pm

I agree with cogito69. There is no one anything. However a Remington 700 IN .223 WSSM gets great distance, and is powerful enough to take a black bear at 200 yards, if placed correctly. I think my winchester 70 in .223 wssm is a great overall rile, but they don't make them anymore.So get a Remington 700 is my advice.

d2wing

Staff Sergeant

Points: 5

Aug 8, 2007 7:11 pm

A 1000 yards is long way away. A 30-06 is a good choice as is a Remington 700 with a good scope and handloads. Since you are a novice, don't expect to be able to hit anything that far away until you have mastered shooting at closer range. And you will need good training and better than off the shelf
equipment for that. Do you also want to start flying 707's?