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Help me build my sniper rifle

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Hey y'all, I'm in the midst of trying to build my sniper rifle for competition. I used to use a Parker-Hale, but i am getting sick of the wood. I'm gonna start from scratch.

This is what I might start with:

Remington 700 VS DM

OR

Savage 110P LE

HE bipod

Leopold 10 x 40 mildot scope

What do you guys think? I haven't decided on a caliber yet though. My old gun was a .308, but i am thinking of something bigger like a 7mm mag. Any opinions?
 
What parameters does this rifle have to fit? What kind of ranges, shooting conditions, etc., is it going to be used for?

I'm partial to Model 700. There is some kind of "HS Precision" stock that is suposed to be what the put on the Model 700 Police rifle. I'm not sure how it compares to the VS stock.

The .308 is probably perfectly adequate for your use, especially if your just shooting paper. The 7mm mag is no slouch when it comes to acuracy - it shoots pretty damn flat - and it pack a bit more punch depending on how you load. I've seen many .300 mags being used for police applications.
 
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.308 is widely accepted as one of the most accurate rounds out there... I think it is most important HOW you break the gun in, and how you match the loads to the gun...

There is a discrete science to it...
 
Model 700 Rem is push feed,Model 70 controlled round feed.(Jams are rare with a push feed,but if your luck is like mine,you'll get it when you absolutely do not want one).

You want the .308,civil emergency,the dead walk the earth,whatever.You want to find ammo and not have to break into 10 gunstores to get it.

Scrap the fixed 10X.If you have to shoot at 30 yards,you'll not be able to make out pants or shirt at that distance.Work with a 3x9 or above.


Start reloading,your loads will be far superior to what you can buy and you can cater to your rifles needs.

Firelap the bore,replace the factory trigger w/ a Jewell,fiberglass stock,and your all set.

And don't shoot anyone!!!!

Mad
 
Remington VS SS BD .300 magnum. This caliber is superior to the .308. Flat shooting, high velocity. Very versatile. Otherwise if you're lucky enough to find one go for the .338 Lapua.

BTW what'S wrong with your Parker-Hale ? is a 82 (like the canadian army) or a 85 ? Man thats one fine riffle IMO.
 
manny78 said:
Remington VS SS BD .300 magnum. This caliber is superior to the .308. Flat shooting, high velocity. Very versatile. Otherwise if you're lucky enough to find one go for the .338 Lapua.

BTW what'S wrong with your Parker-Hale ? is a 82 (like the canadian army) or a 85 ? Man thats one fine riffle IMO.
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.338 Lapua? Are you nuts? Yes you are. He will have to call it a day after 6 shots. Thats a super long range sniper load.

6mm PPC is the most accurate. Smaller flash hole is the secret.
 
.300 mags,Win or Weatherby or even the new Shorts are awesome calibers.The lapua? Same deal,awesome.But these are long range,benchrest or hunting calibers.

If I had a B/C class mule deer or elk at 600yds I'd trade ya my car and 1st born for that .338 Lapua over my .308.

The dude is asking for a "Sniper rifle".Which means to me a weapon that is reliable,accurate uses ammo that is easily acquired.

If you have a few bucks,get a Sauer 202.Sweet rifle.interchangable barrels,super accurate and if you hunt or want to fool with the 7mm mag you can.

Surprised that we know so much?
Some have more firepower than some police depts and I would never hurt anyone unless me or mine is endangered.Just like the guns is all.

Mad
 
Testosterone boy said:



.338 Lapua? Are you nuts? Yes you are. He will have to call it a day after 6 shots. Thats a super long range sniper load.

6mm PPC is the most accurate. Smaller flash hole is the secret.
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I was going to suggest him a McMillian Tactical or Barret .50 but both calibers are banned here. He said a sinnper riffle. The Lapua has less recoil and its more accurate. Otherwise I'll stick with my first option, the .300 win mag.
 
manny78 said:


I was going to suggest him a McMillian Tactical or Barret .50 but both calibers are banned here. He said a sinnper riffle. The Lapua has less recoil and its more accurate. Otherwise I'll stick with my first option, the .300 win mag.
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I agree but price would be a definate option on these pieces...I put together 2 for my personal use...Both are Rem. 700BDL's, 1 is a 6mm and the other is for long range varmit shooting(22.250)....Both had the Rem. ejectors and extractors replaced with Sako's, both are completely bedded and free floated, composite stocks, adjustable cheek guards, fluted barrels, (the 22.250 has a bull barrel) and bi-pods.......

For scopes, I have always been partial to Jurntl, but that's me, and they are hard to find, and VERY pricy....I also have precussion mounts on the 22.250......

I enjoy shooting them, and both are nicely accurate.....

This guy makes the best rifles around....I don't know if he has a web site...Name: Clay Spencer

Good luck,

Ranger
 
bullett said:
.308 is widely accepted as one of the most accurate rounds out there... I think it is most important HOW you break the gun in, and how you match the loads to the gun...

There is a discrete science to it...
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What do you mean by break in? You mean the bore? I've heard that barrel break-in is useless.
 
Again,Why?

I know more about weapons than most of the cops in my town and I'm on great terms and concider them friends.They've asked me many times about loads and calibers and all that.

Think out of what CNN tells you to think,a gun is a piece of metal and plastic or wood,there is no danger until there is intent to injure and that can happen w/ rock, scissors and if your really juiced,paper.

Mad
 
I love my Remington PSS in an Accuracy International AICS.
She wears a Leupold Mark 4 M1 10X Mildot done over by Premier Reticles.
Over-sized bolt knob and a Pod-Loc on the Harris BR bipod are must haves IMHO. Cheap mods that really work.

Molon Labe!
 
Kalashnikov said:


What do you mean by break in? You mean the bore? I've heard that barrel break-in is useless.
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No, no, no my friend - barrel break in can be key to a long life consistancy. There is one version where you spend a day at the range cleaning the barrel after every shot with a special solvent. When your done, accuracy goes up and the tendancy to foul the barrel is reduced. My father has done this with great results.
 
here is my 2 cents

get the 700 bld instead of the DM they had a problem with fit and finish of the magazine and it had a tendancy to rattle when used.
get a used one instead of new the new Rem's are having some quality control issues as of late. if your looking for new right now
alot of folks are going with the Winchester Stealth.. it is good to go right out of the wrapper
Scope depends on you requirements leupold 4x14 is popular

caliber depends on your level of handloading if you don't hand load 308 if you do 6.5/284 is current caliber of choice both are good for extended ranges 6.5 doesn't drift as much and is the current choice for 1000 yrd f class shooters.

And seeing that you are canadian your in luck there is a great builder that builts extremely accurate and rugged rigs.

http://www.armament.com/
 
manny78 said:
Remington VS SS BD .300 magnum. This caliber is superior to the .308. Flat shooting, high velocity. Very versatile. Otherwise if you're lucky enough to find one go for the .338 Lapua.

BTW what'S wrong with your Parker-Hale ? is a 82 (like the canadian army) or a 85 ? Man thats one fine riffle IMO.
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Thanks for all the responses guys!! Karma for as many as i can hit!


My current toy is a Parker-Hale model 82. If you've ever fired this archaic beast, you'll know the bedding has a bad habit of going on it....very very annoying AND time consuming to fix....or you can zero your damn rifle every time you hit the range.


The specs i need are for competition. It's pretty much open to all specs within reason. No .50 cal rifles, no dotted sights etc.

I don't like the lapua.....for price and for the mechanics. It's lower reciever is a BITCH to smith.


I'm thinking of going with the 7mm magnum. I'm also pretty sure I'll stick with the savage 110 LE....seems to be getting a lot better reviews. I fired the exact rigle this weekend and it was a treat! VERY smooth! Free floating barrel, custom stock, Bushnell sight (Budget, i know, but it really did work out at 700m).

NOW i need help picking the sight. The leopold Mark III tactical (8.5 x 50 ) is beatiful...is it worth the coin? Opinions please:)
 
Springfield arms and Sheppards are well thought of and should be somewhat cheaper.The Sheppards need to be matched to the B/C of your cartridge as they are range finding scopes,(Might not be Kosher it your comps though).

One thing about the Leos,if you run it over with your truck,they'll either fix it or give ya another.Their customer service is unbelievable.
Mad
 
SAKO HB 26" 300 WIN MAG
Badger Ordnance Rings and Base
Leupold VXIII 8.5x25 50mm
SKB Custom fit Case
No Bipod.

This would be my dream setup, I had a very similar setup but had to sell it a couple yrs back :(
 
Bump for more info:)
 
hey can you be more specific about the type of competitions you are shooting..

is this a care gun
or can you set it up then .
what comp you trying for.
F class, perry, just for fun
 
quest said:
hey can you be more specific about the type of competitions you are shooting..

is this a care gun
or can you set it up then .
what comp you trying for.
F class, perry, just for fun
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It's for military/tactical sniper matches....IE Bizzly, CFSAC, combat shooters challenge USMC...etc. Strictly distance shooting, although no benchrest allowed lol

Basically, I am entering these comps as a civie now (As i am finally OUT of the forces) and i have to keep my specs civie.
 
If your not in a bind for ammo you may want to look into the 7mmSTW or even the 7mm Weatherby Mag,might have a bit better wind bucking ability than the Rem mag.

I don't know for shit,but I thought those matchs were for service issued rifles.

Mad
 
Mad4Iron said:
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I don't know for shit,but I thought those matchs were for service issued rifles.

Mad
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They are.....except you can shoot them as a civilian if you wanted to with civilian equipment. I'm not shooting service rifles matches, I am shooting sniper matches. Most snipers do not use the issue sniper rifle that is issued to them....they use their own.:)
 
Mad4Iron said:
OK,not much of that stuff up this way.I'd love to shoot some of them.

Mad
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There are matches at Fort Drum all the time if you wanted to check one out
 
I prefer a grenade launcher. I have yet to miss. I also havent scored any points, cause i usually take the jusdges witht he targets, but i think that you get bonus points for that.
 
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