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what makes a better long rang rifle in rem .308?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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  • 1 decade ago

    Not specific enough in your question. Long range for hunting? 400 yards is about max with a 308 and decent ammo. Target,heck 1000 yards if you have the right set up. So, for hunting you don't need a heavy barrel, for target at extreme range you want a heavier barrel,more weight in the rifle,adjustable stock,solid and workable receiver that you should have centerline indexed,face trued and jeweled. So, lets go with the extreme range and say you want to look at Remington 700,older Winchester,Sako,and Weatherby/Howa actions,or even the 1903 or 1917. Start there and add a good trigger and an air gauged heavy barrel,learn to hand load for it and you should be able to get decent with about 3-5 years worth of practice.

    I suggest you reword your question to be specific on what you are looking to have answered.

    Source(s): I reload for 223,243,30-06 and 300 WSM
  • 1 decade ago

    Savage or Rem 700. Take your pick.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Springfield M1A Match Grade

    shoots 1000 meters more accurately than any other semiautomatic or manual action rifle can.

  • Irv S
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    " ....a better long rang rifle.. " will have a longer heavier free floated barrel - for stability,

    a good trigger - for shot control, and an experienced marksman behind it.

    (The last is the most important. - PRACTICE.)

  • 1 decade ago

    me and my dad have shot out to 800 yards dropping elk with no problem but trigger job, floating barrel, and a pretty good scope is good but practice is a must

    any brand will work its just how well you know your gun and its capabilities

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Oh my God did you really just ask this? You are a huge tool. When you find out use it to shoot yourself in the face you dork.

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