The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Most accurate civilian rifle at one mile ranges.

Bogie · April 29, 2002, 03:00 PM

First, for long distance shots using a "portable" non-.50BMG rifle, forget about "production" rifles. You're gonna want a custom. That'll probably run you about $2,500 or so.

Add about a $1000 (or so) for a scope.

Add another $1,000 (or so) for precision reloading equipment. Things like neck turning tools, inside micrometers, etc.

Take your time to learn to use the stuff.

I'd recommend Bill Shehane (www.scopeusout.com) and his 6.5/284 Shehane wildcat at 1,000 yards... Bill's one of the "kings" of thousand yard competition gunsmiths.

At further, you might be best served to give McMillan a call.

April 29, 2002, 03:00 PM	#13
Bogie Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2000 Location: Job hunting on the road... Posts: 3,827	First, for long distance shots using a "portable" non-.50BMG rifle, forget about "production" rifles. You're gonna want a custom. That'll probably run you about $2,500 or so. Add about a $1000 (or so) for a scope. Add another $1,000 (or so) for precision reloading equipment. Things like neck turning tools, inside micrometers, etc. Take your time to learn to use the stuff. I'd recommend Bill Shehane (www.scopeusout.com) and his 6.5/284 Shehane wildcat at 1,000 yards... Bill's one of the "kings" of thousand yard competition gunsmiths. At further, you might be best served to give McMillan a call. __________________ Job hunting, but helping a friend out at www.vikingmachineusa.com - and learning the finer aspects of becoming a precision machinist. And making the world's greatest bottle openers!