Would like to get into longer range shooting, advice needed

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#1 Post by **Ben Denise** » Tue Apr 21, 2015 12:26 pm

Hi Guys,

I have an open slot on my ticket for .308/7.62 which I would like to fill. At the moment I shoot out to a maximum of 600 yards with .223, but would like to try my hand at longer ranges. I think I have decided on a Remington 700 as the rifle to do this, partly because of the proven history of this rifle, and also because of it can be customised later down the line.

What I really would like to ask is if this is a wise decision? I am very much on a budget and the basic rifle is around £750 (I am looking to buy a new rifle). Customisation will come later when I can afford it.

Cheers,

Ben

#2 Post by **20series** » Tue Apr 21, 2015 1:04 pm

Ben

I did just that, try and get a 26inch barrel to have best hope of 1000 yards but this is the evoloution of mine.

As I bought it SH already with the bolt handle replaced and a fixed mag extension

Screw cut and PES T-12 moderator fitted

AICS mag conversion and Kartsen cheekpiece

re-barelled with a 32 inch 1/10 twist truflite

Alan

#3 Post by **Ben Denise** » Tue Apr 21, 2015 1:10 pm

Thanks for that. I'm looking at getting just the basic SPS Varmint model (26") as I intend to eventually replace the stock, trigger, etc.

Your rifle looks great by the way. :)

#4 Post by **20series** » Tue Apr 21, 2015 1:19 pm

Ben Denise wrote:Thanks for that. I'm looking at getting just the basic SPS Varmint model (26") as I intend to eventually replace the stock, trigger, etc.

Your rifle looks great by the way. :)

Thanks Ben, It actually looks different to the last pic again as it's got a different scope and Bipod. Have a word with Roger at South Yorkshire Shooting Supples (Rimfire Magic) he'll see you right

This was mine as it now looks in action

Alan

#5 Post by **Ben Denise** » Tue Apr 21, 2015 1:33 pm

Funny you should say that, but I have been having email conversations with Roger and most likely will be buying from him.

#6 Post by **mag41uk** » Tue Apr 21, 2015 1:56 pm

T J Macavoys have a sale on at the moment.
I just got the best price ever on a T3 super varmint.

#7 Post by **Airbrush** » Tue Apr 21, 2015 1:57 pm

If you could afford it would you have a LMT?

#8 Post by **phaedra1106** » Tue Apr 21, 2015 2:07 pm

mag41uk wrote:I just got the best price ever on a T3 super varmint.

How much better than their web price?

#9 Post by **mag41uk** » Tue Apr 21, 2015 2:12 pm

phaedra1106 wrote:
mag41uk wrote:I just got the best price ever on a T3 super varmint.
How much better than their web price?

I just checked their website and the 10% off appears to have ended !
I paid £971. Special order --- 7 months wait!

#10 Post by **Ben Denise** » Tue Apr 21, 2015 2:20 pm

Airbrush wrote:If you could afford it would you have a LMT?

Well, theres always room in my cabinet for another AR, but this time round I think I want a bolt gun.

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