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Which long range target rifle to buy
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<blockquote data-quote="twoftagl" data-source="post: 1018554" data-attributes="member: 46908"><p>If you're still considering the .308, have you looked at the 700 5r (milspec)? It may not have the stock you want but I have never heard of one that shot over an inch out of the box with factory ammo, and many report they are 1/2 MOA rifles without any work.</p><p>It's as close as you can get to a guarantee without paying the premium. Do a little Googlin and you'll find a couple articles on the rifle, if you aren't already familiar with it. It's functionally an m40/24 without the official stock...or the price tag.</p><p></p><p>The 5r rifling is twisted at 11.25 in order to handle the heavier long-range bullets and very tolerant of being dirty. </p><p></p><p>There are many other good rifles out there, and the milspec runs about a grand, but after reading the reviews on accuracy you'll realize there really isn't a gamble at all in that department.</p><p></p><p>The cons are: You'll just have to figure out a stock. Many love the HS Precision but I didn't care for it. It's very similar to the M40stock. Some don't care for their new triggers but I had no problems with mine. Any rifle smith should have old triggers laying around if u pay for the work. </p><p></p><p>Just another option to consider. Good luck!</p><p></p><p>Chris</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="twoftagl, post: 1018554, member: 46908"] If you're still considering the .308, have you looked at the 700 5r (milspec)? It may not have the stock you want but I have never heard of one that shot over an inch out of the box with factory ammo, and many report they are 1/2 MOA rifles without any work. It's as close as you can get to a guarantee without paying the premium. Do a little Googlin and you'll find a couple articles on the rifle, if you aren't already familiar with it. It's functionally an m40/24 without the official stock...or the price tag. The 5r rifling is twisted at 11.25 in order to handle the heavier long-range bullets and very tolerant of being dirty. There are many other good rifles out there, and the milspec runs about a grand, but after reading the reviews on accuracy you'll realize there really isn't a gamble at all in that department. The cons are: You'll just have to figure out a stock. Many love the HS Precision but I didn't care for it. It's very similar to the M40stock. Some don't care for their new triggers but I had no problems with mine. Any rifle smith should have old triggers laying around if u pay for the work. Just another option to consider. Good luck! Chris [/QUOTE]
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