Firearms Section - Page 357

Scrappy Doo · 04-08-2013, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PIPE

Can I get some opinions on the best all around AR platform long gun in 308 caliber. Dont need to be the most exspensive nor the cheapest. Just an all around good reliable gun. Im mostly a hand gun, shotgun guy and not too familiar with the Ar platform nor which manufacturers are the better and which you just flat out stay away from. Appreciate anyones recomendations.

I ordered a DPMS Recon in 7.62 in early january. They are a good combo of quality and affordability. LMT, JP, make good ar's too. Not sure what the budget is, but sig makes a piston ar in 7.62 that's around 2100 or so.

(I'm sure there are a million companies I'm forgetting too)

http://www.dpmsinc.com/308-RECON_ep_93-1.html

KeepItShut · 04-08-2013, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PIPE

Can I get some opinions on the best all around AR platform long gun in 308 caliber. Dont need to be the most exspensive nor the cheapest. Just an all around good reliable gun. Im mostly a hand gun, shotgun guy and not too familiar with the Ar platform nor which manufacturers are the better and which you just flat out stay away from. Appreciate anyones recomendations.

LaRue OBR

PIPE · 04-09-2013, 07:23 AM

Appreciate the feedback guys. Any opinions on the S&W M&P-10

Scrappy Doo · 04-09-2013, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PIPE

Appreciate the feedback guys. Any opinions on the S&W M&P-10

I don't know anybody that has one, and I haven't fired it so no. Their 5.56 guns are good though.

AZ Charlie · 04-09-2013, 02:17 PM

LaRue OBR recommend as well!

lynn · 04-09-2013, 07:33 PM

I have so many guns I would have to list,I co own a gun shop with my parents selling,buying and selling under consignment with a 25% seller fee.I carry a 9mm Bersa since I have a concealed weapons permit.

shank0668 · 04-09-2013, 09:04 PM

Need your folks help.

I am thinking of buying a longer range target rifle for fun...

Anyway..
I am thinking about a .300 win mag Remington 700 with a 26" barrel. By the end of this year I may try and find one. My goal is to buy one for $3-600 or so. It can be used, that is fine. Then I want to get a scope on it too by the end of this year. I want something that can work quite long. My limit would be around $400 for the scope.

Then next year I would intend to buy an accuracy international stage 1.5 with a bipod. That is going to be another cool $1500 or so.

So I guess what I am curious about, are my price points realistic for a decent 700? Probably won't have a muzzle brake.

Bhobbs · 04-09-2013, 09:53 PM

Springfield needs to bring out an XD in 10mm auto.

Mr Twisty · 04-09-2013, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shank0668

Need your folks help.

I am thinking of buying a longer range target rifle for fun...

Anyway..
I am thinking about a .300 win mag Remington 700 with a 26" barrel. By the end of this year I may try and find one. My goal is to buy one for $3-600 or so. It can be used, that is fine. Then I want to get a scope on it too by the end of this year. I want something that can work quite long. My limit would be around $400 for the scope.

Then next year I would intend to buy an accuracy international stage 1.5 with a bipod. That is going to be another cool $1500 or so.

So I guess what I am curious about, are my price points realistic for a decent 700? Probably won't have a muzzle brake.

What distance?

Remington 700 or Savage 10 in .308....... It'll shoot plenty far and with a little work, can be very accurate! 308 won't break the bank as quick as some other calibers will, and both rifles can be had for decent money.

The cheap synthetic stocks are just that... cheap! There are plenty of options for aftermarket in both rifles, but the Rem even more so.

Get a GOOD scope the first time around, it may last you a lifetime if you take care of it, where you'll throw 20 cheap ones away when they fail.

Another good point, I know you're not a little guy, but the magnum calibers can make you jumpy after a few rounds, you can start making mistakes and picking up bad habits. Even 308 will smack your shoulder, but not as bad.

By the time you outgrow .308, you'll know what you want as your next rifle.

Just a few things to chew on

KeepItShut · 04-09-2013, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PIPE

Appreciate the feedback guys. Any opinions on the S&W M&P-10

I just got the new Guns & Ammo and it's on the cover. It got a pretty good review, looks to have 2.5-3 MOA on average. Good price point at $1400 I believe, but you'd have to expect that price to be double if you can find one.

Bhobbs · 04-09-2013, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shank0668

Need your folks help.

I am thinking of buying a longer range target rifle for fun...

Anyway..
I am thinking about a .300 win mag Remington 700 with a 26" barrel. By the end of this year I may try and find one. My goal is to buy one for $3-600 or so. It can be used, that is fine. Then I want to get a scope on it too by the end of this year. I want something that can work quite long. My limit would be around $400 for the scope.

Then next year I would intend to buy an accuracy international stage 1.5 with a bipod. That is going to be another cool $1500 or so.

So I guess what I am curious about, are my price points realistic for a decent 700? Probably won't have a muzzle brake.

If you have never had a distance rifle, I wouldn't start with a .300 Win Mag. The recoil will cause bad habits and the cost of ammo will limit training. A 700 SPS V in .308 Win will do great for a beginner and will hit 800-900 yards reasonably well.

I bought a SPS in .30-06 for a longer range target rifle. I mounted a Bushnell Tactical Elite 3200 5-15X magnification and it's a solid scope.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/273...-reticle-matte

Overtime · 04-10-2013, 12:07 AM

I have a sako III with a very good Leopold tactile long range scope on it and the first thing I would recommend is a muzzle break. Cut recoil by over half. Keeps u thinking about ur shooting and not the ugly bruise u are going to have. I shot 1 inch groups at 300 with this all day...smith gun here in San Angelo built it custom and its fantastic to shot

shank0668 · 04-10-2013, 12:00 PM

The recoil was of decent concern to me. I'm 175 pounds. In reality my plan was long range shooting. I don't know where though. I thought maybe if i get a muzzle brake it would manageable. I really don't need it but family trait is to buy ridiculous stuff i don't need.

*Milk 1027* · 04-10-2013, 05:50 PM

ive Been Seriously Looking For One Of These
colt Le6920

S&W Mp15

Sig Sauer m400

I Would Really Like One Of These, But The Prices Are Way Out There For what I Want To Spend.
Fnh Scar 17

Sig Sauer 716
Any Opinions? Or Places To Get One Of The Bottom Ones For Cheaper?

04-09-2013, 07:23 AM	#4987
PIPE Hating prius's since 1997 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (JENNA) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,039	Appreciate the feedback guys. Any opinions on the S&W M&P-10 __________________ PIPE

04-10-2013, 12:07 AM	#4996
Overtime Drives: 2014 Artic white stingray ordered Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Angelo, Texas Posts: 176	300 win mag I have a sako III with a very good Leopold tactile long range scope on it and the first thing I would recommend is a muzzle break. Cut recoil by over half. Keeps u thinking about ur shooting and not the ugly bruise u are going to have. I shot 1 inch groups at 300 with this all day...smith gun here in San Angelo built it custom and its fantastic to shot __________________ 1100....02/17/2014 2000....03/11/2014 3000....03/13/2014 TPW 4/7 3300....03/24/2014 TPW 4/7 3400....03/31/2014 TPW 4/7 3800....04/09/2014 4B00....04/10/2014 4200....MYSTERY 5000....04/14/2014

04-10-2013, 05:50 PM	#4998
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	ive Been Seriously Looking For One Of These colt Le6920 S&W Mp15 Sig Sauer m400 I Would Really Like One Of These, But The Prices Are Way Out There For what I Want To Spend. Fnh Scar 17 Sig Sauer 716 Any Opinions? Or Places To Get One Of The Bottom Ones For Cheaper? __________________

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shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	The recoil was of decent concern to me. I'm 175 pounds. In reality my plan was long range shooting. I don't know where though. I thought maybe if i get a muzzle brake it would manageable. I really don't need it but family trait is to buy ridiculous stuff i don't need.