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rkittine · January 18, 2015, 07:55 AM

There are a lot of matches and match grade rifles in .308 and plenty of wins with that caliber. Due to the case dimensions it is a much better round than say the .30-06.

Depending on your tolerance for recoil, class you are interested in shooting, even if casual shooting (F Class, F-TR, Light Varmint, Heavy Varmint, Light or unlimited Bench Rest) range etc., will dictate required specifications.

What do you consider Long Range? For hunting are you looking at wide variations in range where a flatter shooting caliber would be better? Shoot 100 yards with your scope and mounts set up normally, but went needing a 20 or 30" hold over for 1,000 yards you are going to need 20 MOA rail or rings.

Remington has a long range model 700 in .308 as well as other calibers.

You can get a Remington 40XB Rangemaster Thumbhole from the Remington Custom Shop with the Laminated Stock in a variety of long range calibers. S/S Blueprinted 40XB action, 27 1/2" Heavy Barrel, a variety of twists available and the 40X Trigger or an optional Jewel Bench Rest Trigger.

You can get a Savage Model 12 in one of two target models. Bench Rest or F Class. There is a different in stock configuration. There are a number of chamberings available.

The 6mmBR Norma is a great highly accurate cartridge. With a 1:8 twist you can stabilize and shoot 105 grain projectiles very accurately to 600 yards and a number of competitors have won registered 1,000 yard matches with this cartridge. The Remington and Savage are both available in that caliber. For shorter range shooting, out to 300 yards the trend is a slower twist barrel, 1:10 - 1:14 with lighter projectiles, which you probably would not want (nor the 2-3 ounce Jewel Bench Rest Trigger) for hunting. This is the Go-To European Caliber for Short Bench Rest - 100 -300 yards and in the US, the the 6mm PPC is the only cartridge considered to be more accurate, but then you will have to fire form brass for the old Russian brass (available new from Lapua).

6.5x47 Laupa is a great long range cartridge.

The 6.5x284 Lapua is available in the Savage. Unlike the two listed above, that cartridge tends to be a barrel burner though.

Lapua makes great brass for all three of those cartridges as well as loaded factory ammo.

Buds has great prices on the Savage.

Shooters Corner in New Jersey has a great variety of used Bench Rest and Long Range Rifles. Give Bob White a call if you are interested in something used to get started with.

Now if you want to spend a lot of money, since you are in North Carolina, go see the boys at Percision Rifle and Tool. Not sure where you are in NC, but when I am visiting my daughter and granddaughter in Chapel Him it is about a 30 minute drive to the North West from there.

You will find dozens of long range rifle builders out there.

Good luck with your search.

Bob

January 18, 2015, 07:55 AM	#3
rkittine Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 2014 Location: Manhattan & Sag Harbor, N.Y. Posts: 106	There are a lot of matches and match grade rifles in .308 and plenty of wins with that caliber. Due to the case dimensions it is a much better round than say the .30-06. Depending on your tolerance for recoil, class you are interested in shooting, even if casual shooting (F Class, F-TR, Light Varmint, Heavy Varmint, Light or unlimited Bench Rest) range etc., will dictate required specifications. What do you consider Long Range? For hunting are you looking at wide variations in range where a flatter shooting caliber would be better? Shoot 100 yards with your scope and mounts set up normally, but went needing a 20 or 30" hold over for 1,000 yards you are going to need 20 MOA rail or rings. Remington has a long range model 700 in .308 as well as other calibers. You can get a Remington 40XB Rangemaster Thumbhole from the Remington Custom Shop with the Laminated Stock in a variety of long range calibers. S/S Blueprinted 40XB action, 27 1/2" Heavy Barrel, a variety of twists available and the 40X Trigger or an optional Jewel Bench Rest Trigger. You can get a Savage Model 12 in one of two target models. Bench Rest or F Class. There is a different in stock configuration. There are a number of chamberings available. The 6mmBR Norma is a great highly accurate cartridge. With a 1:8 twist you can stabilize and shoot 105 grain projectiles very accurately to 600 yards and a number of competitors have won registered 1,000 yard matches with this cartridge. The Remington and Savage are both available in that caliber. For shorter range shooting, out to 300 yards the trend is a slower twist barrel, 1:10 - 1:14 with lighter projectiles, which you probably would not want (nor the 2-3 ounce Jewel Bench Rest Trigger) for hunting. This is the Go-To European Caliber for Short Bench Rest - 100 -300 yards and in the US, the the 6mm PPC is the only cartridge considered to be more accurate, but then you will have to fire form brass for the old Russian brass (available new from Lapua). 6.5x47 Laupa is a great long range cartridge. The 6.5x284 Lapua is available in the Savage. Unlike the two listed above, that cartridge tends to be a barrel burner though. Lapua makes great brass for all three of those cartridges as well as loaded factory ammo. Buds has great prices on the Savage. Shooters Corner in New Jersey has a great variety of used Bench Rest and Long Range Rifles. Give Bob White a call if you are interested in something used to get started with. Now if you want to spend a lot of money, since you are in North Carolina, go see the boys at Percision Rifle and Tool. Not sure where you are in NC, but when I am visiting my daughter and granddaughter in Chapel Him it is about a 30 minute drive to the North West from there. You will find dozens of long range rifle builders out there. Good luck with your search. Bob __________________ Robert Kittine Manhattan & Sag Harbor, N.Y. Last edited by rkittine; January 18, 2015 at 08:08 AM.