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The Basics, Starting Out
Best Long Range Target Rifle...?
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<blockquote data-quote="Guy M" data-source="post: 182888" data-attributes="member: 8622"><p>A second on the idea of buying a Savage for a factory-built target rifle. A strong second. Not only are they very owner-friendly, but they typically demonstrate excellent out-of-the-box accuracy. Only recently introduced, they've already made their mark on national level F-class competition. </p><p></p><p>If I was starting over in precision rifle shooting - I'd likely grab a Savage. </p><p></p><p>About cartridge choice: I don't know anyone using a .204 Ruger in competition, but I'm sure it's been done, somewhere by someone. First off - it's probably important to determine what kind of target shooting you want to do - then get the rifle to fit. A wide range of rifles can be used - earlier today we had a friendly little 600 yard practice/match. Several different rifles were used, from a little 6.5x47 on a Stiller action, to a .338 Lapua mag on a BAT action, with a couple of .308's between. Typically when I'm helping someone get started in precision rifle shooting, I recommend a .308 Win, for several reasons:</p><p></p><p>1. Accurate ammo is easy to buy, and easy to load. No real tricks to this one.</p><p>2. Barrel life is exceptional. </p><p>3. Recoil is modest, yet it performs fine out to 1000 yards. </p><p>4. Once the .308 barrel is toast, it's easy to swap to something else, should that strike your fancy. </p><p></p><p>The .223 is another great cartridge to start with, for many of the same reasons. </p><p></p><p>Regards, Guy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Guy M, post: 182888, member: 8622"] A second on the idea of buying a Savage for a factory-built target rifle. A strong second. Not only are they very owner-friendly, but they typically demonstrate excellent out-of-the-box accuracy. Only recently introduced, they've already made their mark on national level F-class competition. If I was starting over in precision rifle shooting - I'd likely grab a Savage. About cartridge choice: I don't know anyone using a .204 Ruger in competition, but I'm sure it's been done, somewhere by someone. First off - it's probably important to determine what kind of target shooting you want to do - then get the rifle to fit. A wide range of rifles can be used - earlier today we had a friendly little 600 yard practice/match. Several different rifles were used, from a little 6.5x47 on a Stiller action, to a .338 Lapua mag on a BAT action, with a couple of .308's between. Typically when I'm helping someone get started in precision rifle shooting, I recommend a .308 Win, for several reasons: 1. Accurate ammo is easy to buy, and easy to load. No real tricks to this one. 2. Barrel life is exceptional. 3. Recoil is modest, yet it performs fine out to 1000 yards. 4. Once the .308 barrel is toast, it's easy to swap to something else, should that strike your fancy. The .223 is another great cartridge to start with, for many of the same reasons. Regards, Guy [/QUOTE]
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