Doubleclutch
New member
Caliber is first decision......
The place and angle of shot is right there with caliber.
An off the shelf rifle quite often has to be tuned up.
If at all possible buy a rifle from a dealer that shoots and tunes. Most all will need work on the trigger and many will need bedding, free floating the barrel, etc. This work should not cost very mouch. Then you will have a rifle that can shoot as good as you can.
I have a friend that just bought a Remington 700SS, 30-06. First day on bench = 2.5" groups. After dissambly and polishing the trigger, minor bedding he is getting three touching @ 100 yds. My shop tells me that the Tinkas are about the best out of the box right now, if you can't buy from a real shop.
The place and angle of shot is right there with caliber.
An off the shelf rifle quite often has to be tuned up.
If at all possible buy a rifle from a dealer that shoots and tunes. Most all will need work on the trigger and many will need bedding, free floating the barrel, etc. This work should not cost very mouch. Then you will have a rifle that can shoot as good as you can.
I have a friend that just bought a Remington 700SS, 30-06. First day on bench = 2.5" groups. After dissambly and polishing the trigger, minor bedding he is getting three touching @ 100 yds. My shop tells me that the Tinkas are about the best out of the box right now, if you can't buy from a real shop.