Posted by admin | Posted in Spyderco Ying Yang | Posted on 14-04-2011
Can my rifle be suitable for military snipers or competition long range target shooting?
I have the infamous package deal Remington 710 with the synthetic all-weather stock, steel bolt action, Bushnell Sharpshooter 3-9x40mm optics, with a .270 caliber barrel. I had bought a bi-pod for it, a camouflage sling, and the only ammunition I use for it is Federal Premium Boat-tails 130g soft point. I have experience in this weapon. I had shot my first deer between two ribs, through the liver, then the heart and in between two vertebrae of the spinal column between 225 yards away in kneeling position based on what I observed when I cleaned him. ( That may not seem far but it was my first hunt. ) If it isn’t suitable, what do I need to change on it? I am trying to get a good rifle out of my .270 for long distance target shooting.
The Remington 710 isn’t one of Remington’s better ideas……
Anyways — As long as you have it then surely learn your skills with it….. At some point you will realize your skills are at the limits of the rifle and will want to change guns….. When that day comes surely consider the Remington 700 SPS, SPS Varmint or the VTR…. Get one chambered in .223 or .308. These cartridges are used buy competition target shoots, police units as well as hunters……
http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_700/model_700_SPS.asp
http://www.snipercentral.com/remspsv.htm
http://www.snipercentral.com/vtr.htm
Use these 2 cartridges only…..
http://www.6mmbr.com/223Rem.html
http://www.6mmbr.com/308Win.html
Usually you can get .223 and .308 in bulk cheap so these 2 cartridges are a better choice. There have been shortage’s lately but they are still a wise choice…
Use and practice now with what you have… The 710 isnt a horrible choice but just isnt the best… Get a bit of range time in with it….
If you deer hunt and want to target shoot then surely look at the .308 cartridge closely…….
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