Hello,
Kind of a newb here, so apologies in advance for all stupid questions and comments...
I'm getting back into shooting after a decade plus hiatus, and am looking for some help in getting a new rifle. Comparing what is available today versus what I spent my time learning on (M16 A1) is daunting given all the options and my complete lack of experience with optics, ballistics calculators, and all the other **** I know nothing about. And I know I'm a fool for thinking I can get a one size fits all, but for the next few years that's the reality of where I'm at. I want to get one quality rifle for hunting and focus on getting to know it well.
So far, what I've come up with is the Remington 700, 7mm mag as my first choice. Here's a little more info though:
- I've saved up $6k for everything, including optics, etc. I can't easily afford this, but really want to do it once and do it right. Would go slightly higher if it made the difference
- main purpose is hunting but a friend is in to longer range shooting which frankly sounds fun as hell. Not to mention I'm sure it would help my overall game
- Don't have the time to get into reloading, etc. so I want to stay with relatively available factory cartridges that don't cost a small fortune
Any and all advice welcome! Particularly when it comes to optics as the rifle itself seems to be the easy part in this decision.
Oh yeah, and advice on where to go in NW Oregon to make the purchase and fine tune options would also be welcome!
Thanks in advance!
Kind of a newb here, so apologies in advance for all stupid questions and comments...
I'm getting back into shooting after a decade plus hiatus, and am looking for some help in getting a new rifle. Comparing what is available today versus what I spent my time learning on (M16 A1) is daunting given all the options and my complete lack of experience with optics, ballistics calculators, and all the other **** I know nothing about. And I know I'm a fool for thinking I can get a one size fits all, but for the next few years that's the reality of where I'm at. I want to get one quality rifle for hunting and focus on getting to know it well.
So far, what I've come up with is the Remington 700, 7mm mag as my first choice. Here's a little more info though:
- I've saved up $6k for everything, including optics, etc. I can't easily afford this, but really want to do it once and do it right. Would go slightly higher if it made the difference
- main purpose is hunting but a friend is in to longer range shooting which frankly sounds fun as hell. Not to mention I'm sure it would help my overall game
- Don't have the time to get into reloading, etc. so I want to stay with relatively available factory cartridges that don't cost a small fortune
Any and all advice welcome! Particularly when it comes to optics as the rifle itself seems to be the easy part in this decision.
Oh yeah, and advice on where to go in NW Oregon to make the purchase and fine tune options would also be welcome!
Thanks in advance!