Averageman
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I have shot competition way past 300 meters with an as issued M16 and about 5 rounds and twenty minutes to sight it in.
I might not take that same shot at 50 as I did at 19, put I just might if the wind was right and the shot was clear, even with a .223.
I have a nice Savage Model 11 in .308 and I wouldn't hesitate to take that shot. Get a nice Burris FullField 3X9 on top and practise with it and you'll be fine. At that point it's as much about ammo performance as the rifle.
You can pick up a very nice rifle used that will last you a lifetime.
I might not take that same shot at 50 as I did at 19, put I just might if the wind was right and the shot was clear, even with a .223.
I have a nice Savage Model 11 in .308 and I wouldn't hesitate to take that shot. Get a nice Burris FullField 3X9 on top and practise with it and you'll be fine. At that point it's as much about ammo performance as the rifle.
You can pick up a very nice rifle used that will last you a lifetime.