the 5-r or xcr?? GIL- i have competed against the best marksman at 1000 yards where they use a 308 and i use a 6.5-284. i would prefer the 6.5-284 or 300 wm for 1000 yard shooting. i say get what you want but know that at 1000 yards it is going to be harder if there is any wind with the 308Well the 308 version is a 1-12