87GT Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 I am going to be selling my ar15 lower and start saving up for a new rifle but not sure what I should get. All I want is bolt action only with a great long range sight that takes 7.62 NATO ammo. What should I be looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Another broad, unanswerable question. Standard answers: -Remington 700 (pick your flavor; 700p is the 'tactical' model) -Savage model 10 (accutrigger = factory win) Scopes...ha! You've got a million options here. Start researching. What are your intentions for the gun? Budget? BTW, you want something chambered in .308 Winchester. 7.62 NATO is a lower pressure version of .308win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted January 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 What are your intentions for the gun? Budget? For parades Less then $1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 For parades Less then $1000 BRB. Calling Lee Harvey Oswald. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted January 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 BRB. Calling Lee Harvey Oswald. How about range shooting and zombie invasions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro1647545510 Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Side Bar: How much are you thinking about selling your lower for? Brand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted January 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Side Bar: How much are you thinking about selling your lower for? Brand? $250 Stag Arms. It is complete and already built. Someone at work said they were going to buy it though come next pay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 I picked up a Savage FX11 last year in 223. I love it and the Acutrigger is a nice feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 BRB. Calling Lee Harvey Oswald. He used a pretty cheap 6.5mm Carcano rifle http://neatorama.cachefly.net/images/2007-06/lee-harvey-oswald-rifle.jpg Take Austin's advice, you won't go wrong with either selection. .308 winchester is a great round with good ballistic characteristics. I'm somewhat partial to .300 WIN MAG, as I have seen some after effects of this round to a human being. It's one nasty bitch to say the least. Personally, I'd pony up the cash and do the Remington 700, just for the availibility of options and parts for these rifles. 45-70 vs .308 http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cf/.45-70vs.308.png .308 vs common calibers http://www.imt.net/~mele/images/tajectory.gif This is based on trajectory alone, which is an important factor when selecting a long distance calling plan as I call it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 i want a .338 after seeing that ballistic chart lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUPITTSBURGH427 Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Get a Sako TRG-42. It sure is shit won't be under a $1000 but it will be accurate and it will have some Zombie killing power with the .338 Lapua Mag. But check out Sako I would like to get one in either 30-06 or .300 win mag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted January 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 I just figure if the world is about to end 7.62 ammo will be the easiest to find (steal). What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 I just figure if the world is about to end 7.62 ammo will be the easiest to find (steal). What do you think? The availibility will be there. Along with 30-06, for those are quite the popular rifle caliber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Depending on how much you shoot you'd be a retard to NOT get a .308 or .30-06. Since it doesn't sound like you want to crap out $1+ a round to shoot at long range, those would be your best bet. Especially considering it will take you shit-tons of training and conditioning to be able gain anything in a .338 over a .308. Really, how often do you shoot at 600+ yards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted January 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Depending on how much you shoot you'd be a retard to NOT get a .308 or .30-06. Since it doesn't sound like you want to crap out $1+ a round to shoot at long range, those would be your best bet. Especially considering it will take you shit-tons of training and conditioning to be able gain anything in a .338 over a .308. Really, how often do you shoot at 600+ yards? Never but that won't stop me from practicing nonstop. Other then wifey and video games guns are my other love. I spent way too much on ammo for it to matter anymore. I don't really care about $1 a round it doesn't bother me. Why do you think I have a shitty car but own a lot of video games and guns? If .308 would be easy to find or about as easy as 7.62 nato it is a strong choice. From what I have read up on so far I am really liking the Remington 700. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUPITTSBURGH427 Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/advanced_cat_search.php?cated=40&manufacturers_id=&ITATR_list%5B1%5D=&ITATR_list%5B2%5D=219&ITATR_list%5B3%5D=&ITATR_list%5B4%5D=&ITATR_list%5B5%5D=&ITATR_list%5B6%5D=&ITATR_list%5B7%5D=&ITATR_list%5B8%5D=&ITATR_list%5B9%5D=&ITATR_list%5B0%5D= Take your pick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 You can't go wrong with a rem 700. They're all over the place used. If you can afford a couple hundred dollars for a few months worth of .30, maybe you should look into some precision rifle courses? That being said, getting a basic reloading setup will recoup your money in no time shooting like that. I can load m118 for way cheaper than I can buy even the shittiest surplus for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Here's a few questions I have: -How far do you, realistically, plan on shooting? -Will you be modding the weapon at all, or are you going to leave it box stock? -Do you have any experience with precision shooting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted January 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 You can't go wrong with a rem 700. They're all over the place used. If you can afford a couple hundred dollars for a few months worth of .30, maybe you should look into some precision rifle courses? That being said, getting a basic reloading setup will recoup your money in no time shooting like that. I can load m118 for way cheaper than I can buy even the shittiest surplus for. Buying a reloading press is on my list. I will have one eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted January 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Here's a few questions I have: -How far do you, realistically, plan on shooting? -Will you be modding the weapon at all, or are you going to leave it box stock? -Do you have any experience with precision shooting? At least 100 yards or more. I heard the state parks around here offer 100 - 300 yards outdoors for a small fee. I would make a day of it or a weekend if I feel like camping. Not sure. I do know I would like a bipod at minimum. No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 At least 100 yards or more. I heard the state parks around here offer 100 - 300 yards outdoors for a small fee. I would make a day of it or a weekend if I feel like camping. Not sure. I do know I would like a bipod at minimum. No Ok. Here are a few of my suggestions. -If all you plan on shooting is 100-300yd, I would stick with .223. It's much cheaper to shoot, and you'll get the same effect. You're wasting money on .308 if that's all the distance you plan on shooting, unless you're just buying it for the cool factor. -A bipod is it? I'd buy a Savage > Remmy if I was planning on keeping the internals stock. The accutrigger shits all over the X-Mark Pro trigger. -If you don't have any experience, I definitely wouldn't buy a .308 to start out with. You're throwing away money. Hell, I wouldn't even start out with a .223. Nobody ever listens to me when I say this, but I'd start out with a rimfire to get the basics down. It's cheaper, and you can spend all day at the range practicing. Granted, it doesn't have the 'wow' factor, but you'll learn more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 -If you don't have any experience, I definitely wouldn't buy a .308 to start out with. You're throwing away money. Hell, I wouldn't even start out with a .223. Nobody ever listens to me when I say this, but I'd start out with a rimfire to get the basics down. It's cheaper, and you can spend all day at the range practicing. Granted, it doesn't have the 'wow' factor, but you'll learn more. Go damn I wish MORE people would realize this Learn how to shoot on a "cheap" platform. THEN upgrade! :thumbup: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted January 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Yes I thought about buying a 22lr bolt action. My friend has one and we shoot it a lot at the range. I tend to shoot it more then my own guns. I do love it and would buy one but I wanted something with more of a kick. Speaking of those do you know of any good rimfire ones off the top of your head? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 CZ 452 :thumbup: KillJoy PS - A super BRNO would be tits if you could find one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 CZ 452 :thumbup: KillJoy PS - A super BRNO would be tits if you could find one This fucking guy.... ...has good suggestions. 452 or find an Annie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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