ChevyGuy91
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This is my same line of thinking in wanting a larger caliber rifle. Not because I need it, but because I want to explore options and have the ability to expand upon my experiences with firearms. My options seem largely entry level, RPR not withstanding, and others have made great suggestions like the Savage 110. At this point I’m leaning heavily towards bolt action, if only to slow the consumption of ammo and toy with different rounds/bullet weights. The ability to shoot accurately out to 800 yards is highly appealing and at some point I’d like to pop my 1000 yard cherry. As such, a rifle to grow into like a Tikka, Savage, or RPR, means I have a platform that I can add to(bipods, ridiculous glass) and not feel like a total dork punching holes in paper at 100 yards. Which is difficult, because I am by and large a total dork.
I appreciate all of the info, options, and opinions. Keep ‘em coming.
If I could do everything over again, I would still be shooting the same 308 bolt rifle I should have bought years ago and upgraded over time instead of buying all the retarded guns over the years with what ever justification I had at the time.
I know everyone likes to say there is no where in NE to shoot mid-long range, but that is just not true anymore. There is the Minute Man PRL that shoots are 3 or 4 different locations from 600-1200+, Ridgeline for real precision and long range rifle training, shit there is a 500 yard rifle range run by the town of Dartmouth MA. If you really want to scratch the itch, go to Sig, they will let you lob rounds into a target at 1000 yards for $200 if all you want is bragging rights.
Buy a good bolt rifle, it's the smartest play.