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scottycoyote · November 17, 2014, 04:42 PM

recently ive been wanting to learn to shoot at longer ranges for the fun of it, and there are a couple of ranges and schools fairly nearby that i can participate in. I really dont have a desire for a standalone plinking setup, id want to be able to deer hunt with it as well. Caliber will be 308. I wanted some recommendations for a rifle that is sturdy and accurate enough for a day of shooting (say 100 to 200 rounds), but yet light enough it could serve as a hunter. Adjustable trigger would be nice, i dont want to get the gun and then have to spend another couple of hundred on addons (other than the scope of course but thats a different discussion). I was thinking of spending no more than $800 for the rifle.

November 17, 2014, 04:42 PM	#1
scottycoyote Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2005 Location: southwestern va Posts: 830	someone recommend me a hunting/long range plinking rifle? recently ive been wanting to learn to shoot at longer ranges for the fun of it, and there are a couple of ranges and schools fairly nearby that i can participate in. I really dont have a desire for a standalone plinking setup, id want to be able to deer hunt with it as well. Caliber will be 308. I wanted some recommendations for a rifle that is sturdy and accurate enough for a day of shooting (say 100 to 200 rounds), but yet light enough it could serve as a hunter. Adjustable trigger would be nice, i dont want to get the gun and then have to spend another couple of hundred on addons (other than the scope of course but thats a different discussion). I was thinking of spending no more than $800 for the rifle. __________________ "i got the most powerful gun in the world........an .88 magnum. It shoots thru schools......"