Wanting a long range toy!

[ColoWyo]

Check out the Remington 700 5-R Milspec in .308. It's a hard rifle to beat. Many people have started out this way and re-barrelled later.

[Roy7]

I'm gonna have to do some research on the 6.5 CM, I haven't heard too much about it except from what you guys have told me on here. I'm definitely excited to get into long range, something about being able to reach out to 1,000 yards and hit your target is so gratifying haha

I can't wait to head to the shop this weekend and see what kind of new toys I can pick up and start investing into another money pit going haha

I appreciate all the input you guys have given me so far, I look forward to hearing more of your guys opinions and experiences with different set ups.

[Spdu4ia]

Whatever you do don't goto mile high shooting ... Your budget will go out the window with all the cool toys

[bryan s]

I really like the creedmoor because I am able to have good results with the factory ammo. To reach out to 1k yds pretty consistently with factory ammo is impressive. I am going to start load development here real soon and can't wait to see how she shoots then!

[Tim K]

One thing you should know, long range shooters never type "ha ha".

[Roy7]

Whatever you do don't goto mile high shooting ... Your budget will go out the window with all the cool toys

I should be safe from that, I live Fort Collins. I've got a few nice shops up here.

One thing you should know, long range shooters never type "ha ha".

Well, then it's probably a good thing I'm not a long range shooter!

[XC700116]

I remember XC700116 was saying the Tikka CTR was also a very capable out of the box rig.

That it is, but only available in 260 and 308, in which case for a guy that doesn't reload, I'd pass on it.

260 requires either hand-loading, or deep pockets for ammo from a custom loading company like copper creek. I honestly have a hard time recommending anyone get into this game with a 308 these days, it's a fairly large disadvantage as compared to 6mm and 6.5mm's. Does it do the job, yes, but it is a bit harder to compete with.

[fly boy]

I am considering a new/used Remington 700 in .308, or just adding a few things to my old savage Model 11 that I've had for 14 years.

my question:
If I go with the Remmy I know I will get a heavy barrel, but WHAT LENGTH? 16.5, 20, 26? My end goal will have a suppressor put on it. My max shooting range for the next couple years would only be 750 yards. I love the look of the 16.5, but I know barrel length plays a huge game in the accuracy. What's the shortest I could get away with and still hit close to MOA at 500?

[Hoser]

Barrel length has little to do with accuracy. Barrel quality has everything to do with accuracy.

For a 308 I would not go shorter than 22 and I would lean towards 24-26.

[fly boy]

Barrel length has little to do with accuracy. Barrel quality has everything to do with accuracy.

For a 308 I would not go shorter than 22 and I would lean towards 24-26.

WOW?!?!? I thought it did. THANKS! maybe I will look at the 24