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.308 for Benchshooter

Post by Lokvo » 09 Mar 2017, 7:48 am

Hey guys,

Just a hypothetical (at this stage anyway :lol:). does getting a .308 that will only be shot for bench shooting at the range make sense? Something like the RPR in 308. I'm not a hunter.

Considering; My current rifle club range is 300m (max) and I reach this with my .223 regularly. Reason being I'd like to eventually move and learn to shoot good with a .30cal weirdly because apart from going to a bigger bore I'd like to shoot something with more recoil to learn recoil management etc.

Caveat: There is an adjacent range nearby that goes to around 800m I believe but I've never visited there.

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Re: .308 for Benchshooter

Post by bigfellascott » 09 Mar 2017, 8:29 am

Belmont range by the sounds of it?

Well if you only shoot at the range you might as well set the rifle up for that particular application (makes sense to me) maybe suss out what those fella's that shoot the 800m range use as I'd say you will eventually end up over there as 300m isn't much of a challenge in the end (for some anyway) - I guess it all comes down to what you want to achieve with said rifle as to which way you go in the end.

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Re: .308 for Benchshooter

Post by Lokvo » 09 Mar 2017, 8:45 am

Cheers mate. I wish I was at belmont, but I'm out in the scrub - rural QLD. I think If I do go the 308 that will force me to go to the 800m range as 300m isn't even stretching the 308 legs at all I'm guessing. A lot of the guys that shoot at 300m don't really have bench setups so to speak which makes sense as most of them hunt.
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Re: .308 for Benchshooter

Post by Supaduke » 09 Mar 2017, 8:46 am

.308 is a practical and wise choice.
Other options would be a 6.5cm if looking at the rpr.

There are a myriad of options but the .308w is good for newcomers. Will comfortably get out to 800m, easy to source ammo or components, easy to reload, lots of data available. Also a versatile hunting round.

A decent amount of recoil without being excessive.
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Re: .308 for Benchshooter

Post by Lokvo » 09 Mar 2017, 10:27 am

Yeah I was weighing up the 6.5 creedmore as well but research into it seems that while it is an extremely good long distance round with superior BC I feel it may be a little too specialist of a round for my needs and my ability. That and 308 ammo is easier to come by where I currently live, didn't see 6.5 at all on the shelves lol. And barrel life of 6.5 is much shorter as well?
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Re: .308 for Benchshooter

Post by AusTac » 09 Mar 2017, 10:29 am

Depends what kind of style/rifle type you want in my opinion, if you want something like the rpr then yeah go for it, very modular, i wouldn't hesitate in using my lithgow .308 ( all be it with abit more practice from my part ) to punch out to 800m although for a dedicated long range rifle from the start personally id be looking at a chassis rifle with some adjustability and modularity to make it really " your " rifle that your totally 100% comfortable behind

308 is awesome as well for punching paper, but at 800 its starting to struggle on a windy day so keep that in mind for calibre choice
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Re: .308 for Benchshooter

Post by Lokvo » 09 Mar 2017, 1:00 pm

I do like the LA102 and all reviews regarding seem really good so far but yes like you I do like the modularity of a chassis which is why the RPR is really something to consider as an option for me down the track. I'm not sure if I'll be punching paper at 800m, thinking something more on the metal and clangy side when hit! :)
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Post by Lokvo » 09 Mar 2017, 1:10 pm

Yep! instant gratification haha.
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Post by bigfellascott » 09 Mar 2017, 1:16 pm

What about that Tikka that's in a chassis system, my be a better option than the Ruger.
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Post by AusTac » 09 Mar 2017, 3:24 pm

Howa are also coming out with a chassis and i think it's already been mentioned but tikka have one out now too, all would be good choices, just finished my centrefire gong myself also :D
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Re: .308 for Benchshooter

Post by bladeracer » 09 Mar 2017, 4:11 pm

Lokvo wrote:I do like the LA102 and all reviews regarding seem really good so far but yes like you I do like the modularity of a chassis which is why the RPR is really something to consider as an option for me down the track. I'm not sure if I'll be punching paper at 800m, thinking something more on the metal and clangy side when hit! :)



I don't know if it shoots as well as the RPR, but I've got three Ruger Americans in MDT chassis already, and two more chassis en-route. Cheaper than the RPR and more modular - any RAR action will fit in the same chassis. And they use $60 AICS mags in .223 (.204, .223, 300BLK) and .308 (.243, 6.5mm Creedmore, 7mm-08, .308) bolt faces.
I also have a folding stock adaptor stuck in Customs at the moment.
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Re: .308 for Benchshooter

Post by Lokvo » 10 Mar 2017, 7:19 am

Thanks for the info on some of the chassis systems out there guys! I have to check out the Tikka and Howa (soon to be released I think), I'm a fan of chassis systems (see my signature). My range only runs simple type of shoots which are either; rimfire, centrefire, big bore (not sure about F class etc). I am not a tinkerer of firearms at this point (still a relative newbie to shooting), so I wouldn't be looking to buy parts, put together a rifle etc. Those 3 chassis system Rugers are awesome! bladeracer.
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Re: .308 for Benchshooter

Post by Cooper » 12 Mar 2017, 12:07 pm

Nothing wrong with a 308. But I am thinking something in 6.5mm either 260rem or 6.5 creedmoor. If you don't reload 308 would definaltely be the best. Waiting to see the price of the Howa chassis rifle in Australia. I'd like the new Tikka Tac A1 but at over $3000 could easily put something else together cheaper.
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