Help with long range shooter

[Delfuego]

I am looking to get into long range shooting. I am trying to get setup with a .308 bolt action for a good price. I dont want to have to "mess" with the rifle much, i just want to shoot and practice. This is about my max budget, and i don't think I could put one together for less.

I have found this deal from snipercentral.com:

http://www.snipercentral.com/entrypackage.htm
http://www.snipercentral.com/rementrypack.phtml

What do you guys think? Opinions on which package? Experience with these rifles? Any suggestions on addition smithing or parts?

For the price it is hard to beat. I would also be open to a used rifle and have cash or can trade as well.

Pedro

[Hoser]

Go with the Reminton 700.

[cowboykjohnson]

Go with the Reminton 700.

+1 i've got a 700 police, an awesome tack driver.

[Delfuego]

Any reason in particular? Compatibility? Availability of parts? Accuracy?
I have been hearing good things about the Howas.
Do you think $200 worth of .308 + practice would be worth money better spent?

Thanks!

PS: I am a pretty amateur shooter, and have only shot out to 100 yards. I would ideally like to learn to shoot to 400 or 600, maybe further with practice.

[cowboykjohnson]

Remington is built well, extremely accurate, parts are easily attainable... I've killed elk out past 500 yds with mine in .300 win. Just an all around awesome gun. Like anything else you get addicted and you want to shoot further and further, next thing you know your looking at .338 Lapua and .50 BMG.

[cowboykjohnson]

If you can afford it upgrade the scope too.

[BigBear]

I have the 1500 Howa, .308 from snipercentral. It's a lot of fun. Great craftsmanship, shoots great, etc. Mel knows what he's talking about in the long range area and he's a great guy to deal with as well.

Whichever you settle on will serve you well.

If you'd like to try mine out first, just PM and let me know.