Long range/varmint gun
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Posts: 69
Long range/varmint gun
Hey guys,
Im looking at getting myself a real good long distance rifle in a 308 and do not really know which rifle would be best as I have a few in mind? I know I want a heavy barrel and have looked at the Savage Model 12bvss and 12vss or the Remington Model 700 vs. Any of you guys shoot these rifles or have any other suggestions at rifles running around $650-800 U.S
Cheers!!
Im looking at getting myself a real good long distance rifle in a 308 and do not really know which rifle would be best as I have a few in mind? I know I want a heavy barrel and have looked at the Savage Model 12bvss and 12vss or the Remington Model 700 vs. Any of you guys shoot these rifles or have any other suggestions at rifles running around $650-800 U.S
Cheers!!
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Little Egg harbor NJ
Posts: 1,279
RE: Long range/varmint gun
This is probably not what you are looking for but when the time comes I will be getting a varmet rig and will be a Remington 40 xb in 220 swift. Some day I will have this rig.
Its supposed to be scary accurate. Good luck
Brian
Its supposed to be scary accurate. Good luck
Brian
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Western Nebraska
Posts: 3,393
RE: Long range/varmint gun
to me a long range varmint gun sounds more like a .25-06 than a .308 but the .308 will do as well.
I'd seriously look to Savage for that rifle.....the Remington 40X is also a fine choice but at a higher dollar amount and I'm not too sure that it's better than the Savage.
I'm not a Savage fan for hunting rifles but for a long range varminter I could be persueded to buy their gun. They have a new trigger that's really good and trigger is a paramount feature on a varmint rifle. They also have a strong reputation for accuracy.
I'd seriously look to Savage for that rifle.....the Remington 40X is also a fine choice but at a higher dollar amount and I'm not too sure that it's better than the Savage.
I'm not a Savage fan for hunting rifles but for a long range varminter I could be persueded to buy their gun. They have a new trigger that's really good and trigger is a paramount feature on a varmint rifle. They also have a strong reputation for accuracy.
#5
Typical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Central Michigan
Posts: 982
RE: Long range/varmint gun
For Varmint I bought a Remington VLS in .223. With the 26" barrel and my Barnes 40gr VLC handloads I can get 4000 fps with less powder and kick than a 22-250 or 220 swift.
These loads in this gun touch holes at 100 yards. The factory setting on the adjustable trigger sucks but it can be lighted easily.
These loads in this gun touch holes at 100 yards. The factory setting on the adjustable trigger sucks but it can be lighted easily.
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Gypsum KS USA
Posts: 1,289
RE: Long range/varmint gun
$465 from walmart, Savage "Tactical" .308win, model 110FP if I recall correctly (or 10FP or 111FP, something along those lines) GREAT shooters.
Or for approx $800 you can get a Remington 700PSS (police sharp shooter or sniper system or something along those lines), also a great shooter.
Either of these rifles are as close to the Remington 40X that any varminter would really need (target shooters MIGHT need a 40X, but they're not shooting factory rifles anyway), and they cost less than half-a little over half that of a 40X custom.
Or for approx $800 you can get a Remington 700PSS (police sharp shooter or sniper system or something along those lines), also a great shooter.
Either of these rifles are as close to the Remington 40X that any varminter would really need (target shooters MIGHT need a 40X, but they're not shooting factory rifles anyway), and they cost less than half-a little over half that of a 40X custom.
#8
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Pringle Pa. USA
Posts: 120
RE: Long range/varmint gun
Now if you want to get into long range shooting you should try what my friends do. They had some custom made rifles in the 6mm necked down from a 284 and a 6.5 down from the 30-06, and shoot 1000 yards at the Williamsport, Pa range. It's unbelieveable what these guns could shoot at a 1000.
Polack
Polack