Starting to look at bolt action rifles for some long distance shooting but I am on a budget. I know everyone likes the Remington 700 but my brother already has a Remington 700BDL in 270 so I was looking for something different. The little reading I have done seems positive on the Marlin but it would be nice to have some first hand feedback. THX

Don't know about the Marlin, but a Savage would do the trick.

Check out this article....

 

http://demigodllc.com/articles/practica ... pment/?p=1

 

For entry level he suggests either a Rem 700 pss your looking at about 1000 bucks

 

Or a Savage 10fp I believe its called and its like 800 new.

 

From what I've been hearing, this guy is like a god to long distance shooting might want to check it out.

 

M

Zak Smith knows his shit, but he also lives in Colorado where he really can shoot long range.

 

How far are you looking to shoot John?

Check out this article....

 

http://demigodllc.com/articles/practica ... pment/?p=1

 

For entry level he suggests either a Rem 700 pss your looking at about 1000 bucks

 

Or a Savage 10fp I believe its called and its like 800 new.

 

From what I've been hearing, this guy is like a god to long distance shooting might want to check it out.

 

M

 

 

They don't call it a PSS anymore, so you can't buy one new, but you can get a 700P for $800-$850.

Check out this article....

 

http://demigodllc.com/articles/practica ... pment/?p=1

 

For entry level he suggests either a Rem 700 pss your looking at about 1000 bucks

 

Or a Savage 10fp I believe its called and its like 800 new.

 

From what I've been hearing, this guy is like a god to long distance shooting might want to check it out.

 

M

 

 

They don't call it a PSS anymore, so you can't buy one new, but you can get a 700P for $800-$850.

 

Keith you do any shooting with yours out to a far range. I heard you picked up one.

 

M

Tim, I am thinking CJRP or Dix so it isn't really that far. Aren't the longest ranges around here 300 yards? I am thinking that is long since we really have only been shooting indoors at SS and BA which is 25 yards. When I went shooting with you guys at CJRP in October I was amazed at the "long" rifle ranges.

Don't know about the Marlin, but a Savage would do the trick.

 

 

I have the Savage 110LE (or something like that) in .308 . Great rifle, I had to order it as a left handed bolt.

Check out this article....

 

http://demigodllc.com/articles/practica ... pment/?p=1

 

For entry level he suggests either a Rem 700 pss your looking at about 1000 bucks

 

Or a Savage 10fp I believe its called and its like 800 new.

 

From what I've been hearing, this guy is like a god to long distance shooting might want to check it out.

 

M

 

 

They don't call it a PSS anymore, so you can't buy one new, but you can get a 700P for $800-$850.

 

Keith you do any shooting with yours out to a far range. I heard you picked up one.

 

M

 

 

Hey Matt,

 

I have only had it out to the range once. Was shooting it 200 yds, sighting in the scope. Nice rifle, good shooter.

Tim, I am thinking CJRP or Dix so it isn't really that far. Aren't the longest ranges around here 300 yards? I am thinking that is long since we really have only been shooting indoors at SS and BA which is 25 yards. When I went shooting with you guys at CJRP in October I was amazed at the "long" rifle ranges.

That is a little easier on he wallet then. Do you have a caliber in mind and a total cost rifle and scope?

No budget set yet, was thinking of 308 or 30 06, but nothing is set in stone yet.

No budget set yet, was thinking of 308 or 30 06, but nothing is set in stone yet.

Unless you are getting a Garrand, stick with 308. It will do everything the 06 will do at 300 and use less powder.

 

you can always buy Matt6669's 7mm08

I was just looking at the Marlin. It has a tapered barrel, not a heavy target barrel. Not that it will not shoot 300 yds but may lose accuracy a little quicker, especially at longer distances.

Thanks Tim, that gives me more to consider. Not going to buy until after the holidays. Matt's 700 looks nice, but will probably be sod by the time I am ready to buy.