Need HELP Selecting a Bolt-Action Rifle
Hello. I need some help selecting my first rifle. I have never owned my own rifle. I use to shoot rifles when I was a kid with my uncle and moms boyfriend. I also shot my friends rifle a few times a couple of years ago. I own a FEG 9mm pistol and shoot that at a range but I'd like to get a rifle and need some help making a decision/purchase. Please, no replies if you just want to insult or make fun of me, seems to be the “thing to do” whenever a noob posts a question these days. I just want any positive feedback or advice from people with experience that want to help. I'm not interested in your opinion of me, that's not why I am posting this. I've done some research and basically know what type of rifle I'm want, just need to narrow it down. First of all this rifle will be use just for target shooting. I do not plan on hunting with it. Also, and this might sound silly, but I got to be honest. I've always secretly wanted to be a sniper, but I'm no killer. I don’t have it in me. I love watching all the sniper shows on TV and play a lot of Battlefield 3, especially Recon Class. So I was thinking I'd like to experience the fun for real (no killing though). I'd like a sniper style rifle, but I cant afford a L96, SV98, or a M40A5. So I narrowed my choice down a little bit. I'd like a .308 Bolt-Action rifle. I plan on making this a serious hobby, I am in desperate need of a new hobby and figure this would be a good one. Again, I just want to target shoot, and I'd like to get good at it. Who knows, maybe get into some competitions down the road. So I would like to get a good rifle from the start. Don’t want to wast money on junk. So here are the rifles (and links to the rifle) I've kind of narrowed it down to. Let me know what you think, suggestions, criticism, or other rifles to consider. Also any affordable (like $300 and under) scope recommendations and opinions on the scopes that are included on my selections. Oh, and I really like the look of the rifles that have that (excuse me for my lack of rifle vocabulary) “Tactical” square stock like the M40A5. What is the advantage to this kind of stock and why are all the rifles that have this kind of stock so expensive? Also, I want as inexpensive as possible, so if some of these rifles are just priced for their name or the features are unnecessary for what I want to accomplish, please point this out. Also what is a good barrel length and how does the length affect performance? Thanks for anyone willing to help with this. I appreciate it.
Savage 10FCP 308WIN 24" BL HS PREC AT
http://grabagun.com/sav-10fcp-308win...s-prec-at.html
Savage 10FCP 308WIN 24" BL MCMLN AT
http://grabagun.com/sav-10fcp-308win-24-bl-mcmln-at.html
Remington 700SPS TACT 308WIN 20" HB MBLK
http://grabagun.com/rem-700sps-tact-308win-20-hb-mblk.html
HOWA/LEGACY SPORTS INT HGR36308G+ CM COMBO GREEN 308
http://grabagun.com/howa-legacy-sports-int-hgr36308g-cm-combo-green-308.html
Mossberg 100ATR NT 308WIN 22" FLTD MB
http://grabagun.com/msbrg-100atr-nt-308win-22-fltd-mbl.html
Ruger American Rifle (I saw a article in 'Outdoor Life' for this rifle. They gave it a 5/5 star review for accuracy and affordability. The Cabelas near my house sells this for $379.99. I like the price)
http://ruger.com/products/americanRifle/models.html
***This on is a bit out of my price range but I love the look/style of it. If you think this is superior to all the others and I should just save my money for this one, I will consider it. Just let me know “why”.***
REMINGTON ARMS CO GUNS 84456 700 TACT TGT 308 SYN
http://grabagun.com/remington-arms-co-guns-84456-700-tact-tgt-308-syn.html
***I also saw this on a closed auction. Like the detachable mag. Can you do this with all rifles (like the ones I listed).***
Howa -- 1500 Detachable Mag Sniper 308 AR 15 700
http://www.gunauction.com/buy/108946...-308-ar-15-700