I'm not a hunter and have had only limited exposure to bolt action rifles. I enjoy high power rifle matches using my M1 Garand but I would also like to try my hand at long range shooting using optics.
Ok, that said, I'm looking at various tactical bolt action rifles. Primarily I've been drawn to the Remington line. I understand all the specifications for the rifles except for the various magazine styles. The only one that I recognize is a "detachable magazine". So, what is a "hinged floorplate magazine"? Are there other types of magazines? What are the pros & cons?
I was comparing the Rem 700 VSF in Win308 and the Rem 700 SPS DM in 30-06 when I discovered my problem. I figured a "varmit" rifle would be able to handle any rapid fire stages in the matches, so I'm leaning towards the VSF. The detachable magazine and the $500 price of the SPS DM is attractive though.
While I have your attention...
If anyone wants to recommend which one of the above I should pick or if I should go with another 308 Win/30-06 rifle at or below $900, I'd be glad to read about them.
Ok, that said, I'm looking at various tactical bolt action rifles. Primarily I've been drawn to the Remington line. I understand all the specifications for the rifles except for the various magazine styles. The only one that I recognize is a "detachable magazine". So, what is a "hinged floorplate magazine"? Are there other types of magazines? What are the pros & cons?
I was comparing the Rem 700 VSF in Win308 and the Rem 700 SPS DM in 30-06 when I discovered my problem. I figured a "varmit" rifle would be able to handle any rapid fire stages in the matches, so I'm leaning towards the VSF. The detachable magazine and the $500 price of the SPS DM is attractive though.
While I have your attention...
If anyone wants to recommend which one of the above I should pick or if I should go with another 308 Win/30-06 rifle at or below $900, I'd be glad to read about them.