I am looking for a new rifle, something better than my 700 ADL. I've only been target shooting for a few months now, so I really need recommendations AND guidance to narrow down what decisions I need to make.
Here's what think I am looking for:
Bolt action .308, light weight, low cost, accurate, and capable of handling 20 rounds in maybe 5 minutes without losing accuracy.
Regarding the weight/cost/accuracy balancing act: Accuracy only needs to be easily within 1 MOA, but on factory ammo. Weight should be on the lighter side, but ounces don't matter. For price, I think this can be done for under one grand, but I think I'd cap the budget at two.
I was thinking about upgrading the ADL with a trigger and a stock, which might get me where I want to be, but I know I may need to upgrade the barrel as well, and at that point maybe the second rifle specially chosen, makes more sense.
Most ranges near me are 100yds. Some are 200, maybe 300.
I do most of my shooting from a bench, but I don't want a bench-rest specific rifle.
Thanks!
Here's what think I am looking for:
Bolt action .308, light weight, low cost, accurate, and capable of handling 20 rounds in maybe 5 minutes without losing accuracy.
Regarding the weight/cost/accuracy balancing act: Accuracy only needs to be easily within 1 MOA, but on factory ammo. Weight should be on the lighter side, but ounces don't matter. For price, I think this can be done for under one grand, but I think I'd cap the budget at two.
I was thinking about upgrading the ADL with a trigger and a stock, which might get me where I want to be, but I know I may need to upgrade the barrel as well, and at that point maybe the second rifle specially chosen, makes more sense.
Most ranges near me are 100yds. Some are 200, maybe 300.
I do most of my shooting from a bench, but I don't want a bench-rest specific rifle.
Thanks!