ClutchyMcClutcherson
Active Member
I'm sure someone here has some answers for me as I know the level of knowledge with out members. Please give me any advice or personal opinions you have. I have a range I can shoot out to 300 yards. I currently do that with my ar-15 and a red dot. I'm looking to start shooting further, say to 1000 and beyond. I don't mind the travel since this is going to be a new hobby for me. 300 will probably quickly lose the thrill so I'm thinking ahead.
I want to get a rifle to start shooting at those extreme distances. The problem is I don't have a ton of knowledge for bolt guns, and searching the Internet runs me in circles. I've always shot hunting rifles but I'm looking for something different.
I want to get started without spending a ton for now until I work my way up past 300 and out to the long ranges. I'm thinking 308 so I can learn the wind calibrations and everything that gos with it. From what I've read, 6.5 creedmor is great but I feel like I'd learn more with a 308. I was also thinking maybe a 300 win mag, but I don't wanna get beat up by recoil.
So what are your suggestions? What is the best starting out rifle? Something I can upgrade as I go and learn. Something that I can put a muzzlebrake on? What will give me the most bang for my buck?
I want to get a rifle to start shooting at those extreme distances. The problem is I don't have a ton of knowledge for bolt guns, and searching the Internet runs me in circles. I've always shot hunting rifles but I'm looking for something different.
I want to get started without spending a ton for now until I work my way up past 300 and out to the long ranges. I'm thinking 308 so I can learn the wind calibrations and everything that gos with it. From what I've read, 6.5 creedmor is great but I feel like I'd learn more with a 308. I was also thinking maybe a 300 win mag, but I don't wanna get beat up by recoil.
So what are your suggestions? What is the best starting out rifle? Something I can upgrade as I go and learn. Something that I can put a muzzlebrake on? What will give me the most bang for my buck?