Topher Durden
Plinker
It seems to be that time! Time to get my first long rifle!! I will be using this rifle to continue my long rifle shooting education and begin long range competition. My intent is target and competition shooting. I have never been hunting before and while i do have an interest, that is not the purpose for this purchase.
My budget is flexible but I NEED to stay under $1,000 for the rifle. $600 would be more comfortable. The figures listed about are for rifle only, not rifle AND glass. The glass is a separate budget.
I am currently leaning towards a .308 but still seeking advice and information. I have done a fair amount of my own research on calibers but I would like to hear from the people that I would most likely be shooting with or around (MY shooting community).
I am also looking for suggestions on specific rifle models. I love my Savage Arms Mk II TR and would be ok with another Savage, but I know that there are dozens of rifle makers and I don't want to limit myself to the first manufacturer that I found.
Thanks for any and all help!!
P.S. I am looking for a place to shoot this rifle at distance around indianapolis. I don't mind driving, I just want to be able to reach out past 100 yards, maybe 500 or more.
My budget is flexible but I NEED to stay under $1,000 for the rifle. $600 would be more comfortable. The figures listed about are for rifle only, not rifle AND glass. The glass is a separate budget.
I am currently leaning towards a .308 but still seeking advice and information. I have done a fair amount of my own research on calibers but I would like to hear from the people that I would most likely be shooting with or around (MY shooting community).
I am also looking for suggestions on specific rifle models. I love my Savage Arms Mk II TR and would be ok with another Savage, but I know that there are dozens of rifle makers and I don't want to limit myself to the first manufacturer that I found.
Thanks for any and all help!!
P.S. I am looking for a place to shoot this rifle at distance around indianapolis. I don't mind driving, I just want to be able to reach out past 100 yards, maybe 500 or more.