Rifle Help

[tecman]

I have not shot a Rifle in over 40 years now. I would like to get into it and would like some advice on the type and the gauge .I am not sure what to start with I would like to be able to modify it in the days to come not right away but as I get into it more. Right now I shoot pistols I have a Walther 9mm And a Glock 40mm. And really want to get into rifles. Does any one have a favorite make and why. I am thinking long range shooting I would like to shoot 500 to say 1000 yards. I'm not really worried about the cost 3000. might be my limit But you never know. Like I stated I would like to upgrade it after time but not in any rush
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[Bigghoss]

Ruger Precision Rifle is the first thing that comes to mind. 6.5 Credmore seems to be the top choice but even .308 would work well.

Here's a couple videos where one of the guys is on a similar quest to yours and why he chose the Ruger Precision Rifle and how he has it setup.

https://www.full30.com/video/deec36fcab6d52ec60fb3b158bdff2bc

https://www.full30.com/video/38efbff87ff4f08c6cf91dc2ce3aa261

[Shumba]

i would suggest a Remington 700 Police or new model Tikka CTR in .308 with a very high quality optic.
My preference would be Nightforce.
Federal 175 match can be had for $20 a box right now at Palmetto State Armory. The rifle / ammo combo will get to long range.
Buy a bunch and spend your time shooting rather the reloading.
Start at 100, 200 and 300 yards and work on trigger control, breathing and follow through.
300,400,500 will give you practice reading wind and mirage.
Keep a detailed log book. Every shot goes in the book.
Get a Kestrel hand held weather meter and log conditions every time you shoot.
HTH,
Shumba

[dbateman]

The Ruger seems like a pretty good entry level gun, I see people are already starting to supply aftermarket parts for them.

If you're wanting a factory rifle I'd suggest a Rem 700, 308 is a good round. It's cheap components are easy to find.
It's usually pretty easy to get them to shoot well.

The 700 you can pick up parts like stocks and the like pretty easily sometimes secondhand.