You can't buy better than what you already have for $600(Yeah, I'm a Winchester guy). If yours doesn't shoot. Re-barrel, glass bed and pillars, work on trigger if it needs it, or replace, shoot lots of stuff. Done.
However, if it does shoot, and you would like a second rifle for whatever reason, I would look at a Bergara, for the money. I've got a rifle that I kind of want to re-barrel, but it shoots, so I'm thinking of just getting another rifle for similar cost of re-barreling. Of course a new scope for it will take the total price up quite a bit.
I also have a Vortex Viper 4-16 x50 HS LR which I love, but I don't like it on my custom FN, Shilen barreled 260 AI tight neck. It's too bulky/heavy for this rifle and makes handling less than desireable. Thinking of putting it on a longer/heavier rifle where I think it will balance better, but I could be wrong.
Hello all,
Well, I purchased a Vortex Viper PST 4-16x50 that I have been planning to mount on my older, wood stock, Winchester Model 70. I am starting to have second thoughts about using this rifle for 600-700 yard shots on the elk, deer, bear and cougar that I hunt. A few members on here have mentioned that this rifle may not shoot accurately enough, especially considering I don't have reloading equipment.
So, my question now is what rifles are available for off the shelf purchase, easily modifiable, can be accurate enough for these shots, and has a maximum price tag of $600 or so. Also, what caliber? My current rifle is a 7mm rem mag. Open to recommendations.[/QUOTE]
However, if it does shoot, and you would like a second rifle for whatever reason, I would look at a Bergara, for the money. I've got a rifle that I kind of want to re-barrel, but it shoots, so I'm thinking of just getting another rifle for similar cost of re-barreling. Of course a new scope for it will take the total price up quite a bit.
I also have a Vortex Viper 4-16 x50 HS LR which I love, but I don't like it on my custom FN, Shilen barreled 260 AI tight neck. It's too bulky/heavy for this rifle and makes handling less than desireable. Thinking of putting it on a longer/heavier rifle where I think it will balance better, but I could be wrong.
Hello all,
Well, I purchased a Vortex Viper PST 4-16x50 that I have been planning to mount on my older, wood stock, Winchester Model 70. I am starting to have second thoughts about using this rifle for 600-700 yard shots on the elk, deer, bear and cougar that I hunt. A few members on here have mentioned that this rifle may not shoot accurately enough, especially considering I don't have reloading equipment.
So, my question now is what rifles are available for off the shelf purchase, easily modifiable, can be accurate enough for these shots, and has a maximum price tag of $600 or so. Also, what caliber? My current rifle is a 7mm rem mag. Open to recommendations.[/QUOTE]