So here goes......
We are allowed to spend a maximum of $1000 on the rifle and $1000 on the optic. We will shoot 5 rounds at 100 yards, 200 yards, and then 300 yards. The best of the 3 wins.
I wanted to spend more on the rifle because I really love the CZ 750 Sniper, but retailing at $1,999 it would break our agreement. So far, I think that I am leaning towards the Savage Model 12 Long Range Precision which retails for $1170. I am sure I will be able to get that for under $1,000.
I am a gigantic recoil junkie so I really wanted a minimum of a 300 win mag. I have a Browning Stalker that is chambered in the 300 Rem Ultra Mag and love it. It seems as if most of the "target" or "varmiter" rifles are chambered in the .308. I already have a rifle in the .308 and would like a different caliber. The Savage Model 12 comes in either 6.5 Creedmore, .260, or the .308. I am thinking about going with the .260. Whatcha guys think. Think that will give me enough mass and velocity to accurately carry out to 300 yards?
Also, I thought I would go with either a Nightforce or a Zeiss Scope.... something with around a 30x magnification. I have a Zeiss Conquest on my hunting rifle and love it.
So I guess I am asking you guys for feedback in 3 things.
1) Which rifle for under $1,000?
2) Which caliber?
3) Which optic?
By the way guys.... my friend will probably chime in here which is why you guys need to steer him wrong.... TOTALLY wrong!
We are allowed to spend a maximum of $1000 on the rifle and $1000 on the optic. We will shoot 5 rounds at 100 yards, 200 yards, and then 300 yards. The best of the 3 wins.
I wanted to spend more on the rifle because I really love the CZ 750 Sniper, but retailing at $1,999 it would break our agreement. So far, I think that I am leaning towards the Savage Model 12 Long Range Precision which retails for $1170. I am sure I will be able to get that for under $1,000.
I am a gigantic recoil junkie so I really wanted a minimum of a 300 win mag. I have a Browning Stalker that is chambered in the 300 Rem Ultra Mag and love it. It seems as if most of the "target" or "varmiter" rifles are chambered in the .308. I already have a rifle in the .308 and would like a different caliber. The Savage Model 12 comes in either 6.5 Creedmore, .260, or the .308. I am thinking about going with the .260. Whatcha guys think. Think that will give me enough mass and velocity to accurately carry out to 300 yards?
Also, I thought I would go with either a Nightforce or a Zeiss Scope.... something with around a 30x magnification. I have a Zeiss Conquest on my hunting rifle and love it.
So I guess I am asking you guys for feedback in 3 things.
1) Which rifle for under $1,000?
2) Which caliber?
3) Which optic?
By the way guys.... my friend will probably chime in here which is why you guys need to steer him wrong.... TOTALLY wrong!