Well, first off, I just got out of the Marine Corps a year ago and because of my job I learned my way around a great number of toys (unfortunately mostly assault weapons, which are, of course, banned in the damn state of Massachusetts). Anything like training or how to use is most definitely not going to be an issue unless you want me to take apart a Mk19 (I never could get the hang of that one very well).
As such, I'd like to keep up with everything that I've learned (two of my best friends were snipers). I've always had a certain affinity for bolt action rifles. Maybe it was just the idea of "reach out and touch someone." Heh, now it would just be paper, milk jugs, and perhaps the occasional game animal.
I have a few questions regarding purchasing bolt actions though. I've looked into it a bit myself, though experience easily trumps any reading which is why I'm here. The one I've been eyeing as of now is the Browning M-1000 Eclipse.
http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/firearms/detail.asp?value=001B&cat_id=035&type_id=007
I'm curious as to whether or not this can be fitted with a bipod as well (I'd at least like the option for the bipod. I'll be firing as is before deciding IF I go for this one).
If anyone has any other recommendations, what I'm looking for is something in .308 (I don't think heavier calibers are even available in the civilian sector, not that you would need something heavier), and that has a sub-MOA to 1MOA (which can be tuned to sub-MOA). The distances I'd like to be shooting are approx 500-1000 yards. Occasionally 50-300 at the local gun club for zeroing optics or for hunting purposes.
I've usually been more a fan of 500 and beyond. It just seems that much more challenging.![[smile]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/001.gif "Smile [smile]")
On a side note, I'm curious if anyone has any experience with the Eclipse. I'd like to know about personl experiences and what you thought. Something about it just seems to stick out to me. Heh, I suppose functional and pretty go together rather well (Just look at the M4!).
Lest pretend cost isn't a big issue. I'd like to keep it under $1500 ($1000 +/- $200 would be ideal), but willing to go to $2000 (I'd like a good chunk of change left over for some decent optics).
Some use in-state (Massachusetts), but I own a place in NH and a buddy owns a cabin deep in the boonies of Maine. More of the distance stuff will be done up North unless someone nearby knows of a 500+ range.
Thanks in advance!
As such, I'd like to keep up with everything that I've learned (two of my best friends were snipers). I've always had a certain affinity for bolt action rifles. Maybe it was just the idea of "reach out and touch someone." Heh, now it would just be paper, milk jugs, and perhaps the occasional game animal.
I have a few questions regarding purchasing bolt actions though. I've looked into it a bit myself, though experience easily trumps any reading which is why I'm here. The one I've been eyeing as of now is the Browning M-1000 Eclipse.
http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/firearms/detail.asp?value=001B&cat_id=035&type_id=007
I'm curious as to whether or not this can be fitted with a bipod as well (I'd at least like the option for the bipod. I'll be firing as is before deciding IF I go for this one).
If anyone has any other recommendations, what I'm looking for is something in .308 (I don't think heavier calibers are even available in the civilian sector, not that you would need something heavier), and that has a sub-MOA to 1MOA (which can be tuned to sub-MOA). The distances I'd like to be shooting are approx 500-1000 yards. Occasionally 50-300 at the local gun club for zeroing optics or for hunting purposes.
I've usually been more a fan of 500 and beyond. It just seems that much more challenging.
On a side note, I'm curious if anyone has any experience with the Eclipse. I'd like to know about personl experiences and what you thought. Something about it just seems to stick out to me. Heh, I suppose functional and pretty go together rather well (Just look at the M4!).
Lest pretend cost isn't a big issue. I'd like to keep it under $1500 ($1000 +/- $200 would be ideal), but willing to go to $2000 (I'd like a good chunk of change left over for some decent optics).
Some use in-state (Massachusetts), but I own a place in NH and a buddy owns a cabin deep in the boonies of Maine. More of the distance stuff will be done up North unless someone nearby knows of a 500+ range.
Thanks in advance!
