Tuned semi-auto sniper rifles are holy yikes expensive and don't have the accuracy of bolt rifles. I don't know what you mean by long range; the 223 and 222 remington are accurate but they start to fall out of the sky after 300 or so. But if that fills the bill, the bulk ammo out there is tempting. Savage, well, they are not charming but they have a rep for accuracy in bolt actions. I had a Remington ADL in 222 Remington, sporter (not heavy) barrel, and it fired 3/4" 100 yard groups all day, hot or cold, mix or match loads. Should have kept it. The 22 250 or 220 swift are longer range items, but more costly to shoot unless you handload. Remington makes decent heavy barrled 700s in many good calibers. Don't know if you can save your sheckles, or how dedicated you are to the 223, but the 308 winchester (civilian version of the 7.62 nato) is a naturally accurate cartridge. Phenomenal tight groups. Remington is coming out with one in 2005 with a desert tan stock. (Biscuit drools.) But hey, the Savage will work. Check out bulk ammo costs at Cabela's. They are online.