Firearms Section

[PIPE]

Originally Posted by KeepItShut

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.

I bought the same magazine also hahaha. Im not planning to buy online anywhere. Im gonna stick to the numerous shops thats around or within a 100 miles or so. Im sure I can find something, I just dont want no .223 or 5.56 AR

[shank0668]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

I have heard the AICS system is a love it or hate it type deal. I would find a person willing to let you shoot their rifle with that stock and see how it feels.

If you plan on target shooting at less than 1000 yards for 99% of the time, a .308 is more than enough.

Long range i know of is a private one at 600 yards. So a .308 is what i should get. I'll try and convince myself.

[AZ Charlie]

I just ordered from FNH a two Scar 16's and two Scar 17's. The 16 is coming with their stock pinned 14.5" barrel with their optional 10" barrel and the Scar 17 standard 16" barrel with the optional 13" barrel. Should get the standard length barrels/firearm in two weeks and the SBR barrels in three weeks! Will try to remember to take a pic when they arrive!

[PsychoZL1]

Originally Posted by AZ Charlie

I just ordered from FNH a two Scar 16's and two Scar 17's. The 16 is coming with their stock pinned 14.5" barrel with their optional 10" barrel and the Scar 17 standard 16" barrel with the optional 13" barrel. Should get the standard length barrels/firearm in two weeks and the SBR barrels in three weeks! Will try to remember to take a pic when they arrive!

Nice! I look forward to seeing the pics of them.

[Mr Twisty]

Originally Posted by shank0668

Long range i know of is a private one at 600 yards. So a .308 is what i should get. I'll try and convince myself.

One option....
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=336128630

[Mr_Draco]

Originally Posted by AZ Charlie

I just ordered from FNH a two Scar 16's and two Scar 17's. The 16 is coming with their stock pinned 14.5" barrel with their optional 10" barrel and the Scar 17 standard 16" barrel with the optional 13" barrel. Should get the standard length barrels/firearm in two weeks and the SBR barrels in three weeks! Will try to remember to take a pic when they arrive!

Wow someone just spent some serious money.

I was looking at some Scar's a couple weeks ago and the Scar 17 is going for almost $5k each and the Scar 16 is almost $3k each.

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by shank0668

Long range i know of is a private one at 600 yards. So a .308 is what i should get. I'll try and convince myself.

The Remington 700 SPS V is a great starting point for a .308 rifle. It has a 26" heavy barrel. I want to say 1:12 rifling twist but that is fast enough for most .308 caliber bullets.

[shank0668]

Originally Posted by Mr Twisty

One option....
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=336128630

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

The Remington 700 SPS V is a great starting point for a .308 rifle. It has a 26" heavy barrel. I want to say 1:12 rifling twist but that is fast enough for most .308 caliber bullets.

Yes deff want 26" barrel
http://www.runzossports.com/model-sp...h-p-16696.html
funny as it's just what I found
Anyway, it is probably what I will end up getting. I've convinced myself that I'll probably never be good enough anyway to use the full potential of a .308. Now another question is... what scope to I go with? I would like my budget to be $600ish...

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by shank0668

Yes deff want 26" barrel
http://www.runzossports.com/model-sp...h-p-16696.html
funny as it's just what I found
Anyway, it is probably what I will end up getting. I've convinced myself that I'll probably never be good enough anyway to use the full potential of a .308. Now another question is... what scope to I go with? I would like my budget to be $600ish...

I have a Bushnell Elite Tactical 3200 that I linked a couple posts ago. It's a solid scope and was less than $500.

Don't forget rings, base, bi pod and ammo. Lots of ammo, which isn't cheap right now. Match grade .308 is around $1.25 a shot.

[shank0668]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

I have a Bushnell Elite Tactical 3200 that I linked a couple posts ago. It's a solid scope and was less than $500.

Don't forget rings, base, bi pod and ammo. Lots of ammo, which isn't cheap right now. Match grade .308 is around $1.25 a shot.

I'll check it out if i'm ever home haha. What magnification should i be looking for? I've heard good things abouy leupold too. Yes the little stuff adds up too

[shank0668]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

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

Think i disregarded this or something. Thanks!

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by shank0668

I'll check it out if i'm ever home haha. What magnification should i be looking for? I've heard good things abouy leupold too. Yes the little stuff adds up too

The Bushnell Elite Tactical that I'm talking about is either fixed 10x or 5-15x. I have the 5-15x.

[shank0668]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

The Bushnell Elite Tactical that I'm talking about is either fixed 10x or 5-15x. I have the 5-15x.

Like that magnification for long range?
Thanks.

[kalimus]

Beware the Senate's bill. If you haven't heard, there have already been some amendments put in. Of course they didn't say anything about it on the news that I've seen... But the AWB is in..