Well I finally did it...bought a FN SPR

[rich0372]

I bought a new rifle my first bolt action. I've been wanting one for a while and doing research and I finally did it I. I bought a FN A1aSPR .308 it's got the 20" fluted barrel. I traded in one of my ar's in so the money wasn't so bad. I am saving up for my scope I think I'm going to get a Nightforce 5.5x22, for now I will use my Leoupold 2.5x8 vari-x III that I had on my ar.One bad thing is I am waiting for it to come in...I hate waiting.

http://www.fnhusa.com/le/products/firearms/model.asp?fid=FNF006&gid=FNG005&mid=FNM0009

 

[cleardiddion]

Congrats! That looks like a fine rifle!
Make sure you post a range report when everything's set!

 

[rich0372]

Is there a proper break-in for this rifle...from what I read breaking in a gun is not needed. It does have a chromed lined barrel. I have always bought all my rifles used so I never had to do this.

Also for you nonreloaders what ammo do you use? I bought some 308 Federal Gold Medal Sierra MatchKing BTHP 168 Grain. Is there any others? I will start relaoding someday...soon

 

[Chipperman]

There are differing opinions of break in procedures.

My personal feeling is that break in rituals are more Voo-Doo than science.

 

[BsChoy]

Not to change focus of the original post but, you might wanna rethink the optic unless you have positive experience with the 2.5-8x. I have found them lacking in field of veiw and brightness.

That said, I can't think of a better 1st bolt gun!

 

[GunTech]

Congrats on the rifle. The SPR is an outstanding pick. If you are considering a NightForce, you also may wish to look at US Optics. I have both and I love the fact that USO will build a scope to your specs.

 

[rich0372]

Not to change focus of the original post but, you might wanna rethink the optic unless you have positive experience with the 2.5-8x. I have found them lacking in field of veiw and brightness.

I liked the Leoupold on my AR...I'm just using it for now so I could save up some funds for a new one. The FN comes with a rail and my Leoupold has ARMS throw levers so it will be easy to throw it on for now.

If you are considering a NightForce, you also may wish to look at US Optics.

I've looked at these they are really nice but real expensive. My limit is around $1500-$1800 on glass and the US optics I saw are $2000+ I will look into them more though