ojibweindian
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I'd like to get into some long range practical rifle shooting. Mostly for grins, but there is the possibility to expand my horizons should I discover that I've a knack for it.
I've not a whole lot of cash; about $2,000 for the rifle, scope, rings, and bases, is all I can afford. I was thinking I could get into this by buying a Savage 12BVSS in .308 Winchester, and a Leupold 4-12x40 Mark 2. I was thinking of Talley rings and bases, mostly because the company seems to get good endorsments and reviews here on THR.
I'm not sure what powders generally lend themselves to good performance in the .308; I've had much success with Alliant powders in my 7mm Rem. Magnum, and Hodgdon in .30-06. I assume that Alliant and Hodgdon would be good for use in developing a sub-moa load. As far as projectiles go, Hornady and Sierra have always performed, and am considering using a Sierra 168 grain HPBT for load development.
I'd appreciate any feedback concerning my choice of rifle, scope, rings, and chosen components.
Thanks!
I'd like to get into some long range practical rifle shooting. Mostly for grins, but there is the possibility to expand my horizons should I discover that I've a knack for it.
I've not a whole lot of cash; about $2,000 for the rifle, scope, rings, and bases, is all I can afford. I was thinking I could get into this by buying a Savage 12BVSS in .308 Winchester, and a Leupold 4-12x40 Mark 2. I was thinking of Talley rings and bases, mostly because the company seems to get good endorsments and reviews here on THR.
I'm not sure what powders generally lend themselves to good performance in the .308; I've had much success with Alliant powders in my 7mm Rem. Magnum, and Hodgdon in .30-06. I assume that Alliant and Hodgdon would be good for use in developing a sub-moa load. As far as projectiles go, Hornady and Sierra have always performed, and am considering using a Sierra 168 grain HPBT for load development.
I'd appreciate any feedback concerning my choice of rifle, scope, rings, and chosen components.
Thanks!