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My buddy is wanting to start shooting long range what would be the best factory gun for him to start out with that wouldnt break the bank. thanks matt allen
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Winny MOd. 70 with the 26" tube, solid mounts, trigger job, maybe re-bedded which is not difficult to do and a Swaro Z3-4x12 or Zeiss Conquest 4.5x14. This will cost considerably less than the Sako, my friend, Mike, suggests and I prefer Mod. 70s to Sakos. Some, will suggest Remmy Sendaros and this is another option, but, the recent Remmy production I have looked at has left me "cold" in terms of "QC". From here, there are LOTS of options, just need the wallet to deal with them! 
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Is he wanting a sporter weight gun or a heavy type gun? Does he handload or shoot factory ammo?
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Savage 10FP or 11 Long Range Hunter. My .308 will shoot little groups all day with no work required.
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Rem Sendero 7mm isnt a bad place to start. Even the M70 Extreme weather are pretty nice. Whatever he picks I recommend getting him setup with a good crisp trigger and practice practice practice.
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My buddy is wanting to start shooting long range Next question is "what do you plan on calling long range"??? I will put a vote in for a Tikka heavy barrel 308. All of them that I have ever seen have been shooters and they won't break the bank.
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Savage long range hunter in 6.5x284.
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I just bought a Browning Long Range Hunter in 6.5 Creedmoor, I'm still waiting for the NICS check to clear (almost 2 weeks), I'll let you know how it shoots.
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I wouldn't look any further than a 7 Mag Sendero topped with a turret equipped Leupold.
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I just bought a Browning Long Range Hunter in 6.5 Creedmoor, I'm still waiting for the NICS check to clear (almost 2 weeks), I'll let you know how it shoots. Damn thing is gonna be a laser. Saw them at the SHOT show.
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Rem 700 SPS Varmint .243 Win.
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Rem 700 SPS Varmint .243 Win. +1 with an addition....a leupold with an M1 turret.
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Rem 700 SPS Varmint .243 Win. +1 with an addition....a leupold with an M1 turret. +2 IMO Remington configured the twist and throat favorably. 105 amaxs are fun to run...
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Savage 10FP or 11 Long Range Hunter. My .308 will shoot little groups all day with no work required. Add a good scope and go play.
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I know the OP asked for factory, but I would rather pick up a semi custom for the same money. I cannot see paying sender prices when you can usually pic up a custom barreled 700 in a hs stock for the same money.
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Rem 700 SPS Varmint .243 Win. +1 with an addition....a leupold with an M1 turret. +2 IMO Remington configured the twist and throat favorably. 105 amaxs are fun to run... Yep. Hard to beat for the price. Well, hard to beat period.
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I can't consider the 243 as a long ranger bomber even with high bc bullets.It's just not there
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I wouldn't look any further than a 7 Mag Sendero topped with a turret equipped Leupold. I like this combo but prefer the 300Win Mag, then put on a Jewell or Shilen trigger
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