Hi,
I have taken the plunge and picked up a 700 SPS 30-06. I hunt Ohio so this rifle will be used out of state/country for future hunts. The soonest I will hunt with it is about a year from now so I have plenty of time to customize and practice. I've pretty much settled on the Vortex Viper 3.5-10x50 (main requirement being the 50mm). This will be a hard use gun, I don't intend on babying it (aside from common sense, keeping the crown clean and safe, etc.).
- what should I be looking at for scope rings and base? Badger used to get the nod, not sure what the company of the day is.
- should I float or bed?
- It's got a basic plastic stock. I'm not interested in wood at this point. Will the base Rem stock hold up? Should I be looking at an upgrade?
Thanks for taking the time to read!
I have taken the plunge and picked up a 700 SPS 30-06. I hunt Ohio so this rifle will be used out of state/country for future hunts. The soonest I will hunt with it is about a year from now so I have plenty of time to customize and practice. I've pretty much settled on the Vortex Viper 3.5-10x50 (main requirement being the 50mm). This will be a hard use gun, I don't intend on babying it (aside from common sense, keeping the crown clean and safe, etc.).
- what should I be looking at for scope rings and base? Badger used to get the nod, not sure what the company of the day is.
- should I float or bed?
- It's got a basic plastic stock. I'm not interested in wood at this point. Will the base Rem stock hold up? Should I be looking at an upgrade?
Thanks for taking the time to read!