Long range rifles?

[Bearhide]

Getting into long range hunting. Want to shoot to 1000 yds.  And want to get a 7mm mag. Or a .300 mag. Topping out at $2000.  Any suggestions?  What's your favorite?

[h20hunter]

Not sure as i dont see a scope mentioned but did you see the rbros in classifieds?

[BULLBLASTER]

I have both a Remington sendero and a savage long range hunter. Rem in 300 rum caliber, and the savage is in 6.5-284. Both are great shooters and well within your rifle budget even with some upgrades. I wouldn't hesitate to buy either again. 
That or collect parts for a build. Really lots of directions you could go

[trophyhunt]

I've had the huskemaw scope on my .300 win mag for years now, no complaints.  My farthest kill shot is around 620.  I just sent my gun to them to have them check it out and after a slight adjustment they had it shooting 1,000 yards on target.  If I did it over again, I'd consider the 7mm ultra mag just because that's what their system is set up for.

[CaNINE]

I agree with earlier post that the Rem Sendero or Savage LRH are the best options within your budget.  For optics I would recommend a scope with MOA based turrets rather than caliber specific, yardage specific turrets.  You didn't mention your optics budget but the Nightforce SHV line is an excellent option for a mid priced optic with long range capability.  Depending upon what caliber and scope you select you may also need a 20 MOA base if you want to shoot beyond 1000 yards.

[MtnMuley]

I agree with earlier post that the Rem Sendero or Savage LRH are the best options within your budget.  For optics I would recommend a scope with MOA based turrets rather than caliber specific, yardage specific turrets.  You didn't mention your optics budget but the Nightforce SHV line is an excellent option for a mid priced optic with long range capability.  Depending upon what caliber and scope you select you may also need a 20 MOA base if you want to shoot beyond 1000 yards.

   Solid advice.

[Bearhide]

I'm getting a new NF ATACR 5-25-56 for the rifle. 

[Zuus]

I bought a .300 RUM that came recommended by a hunting buddy from Idaho. He personally has taken elk at 900+ with that rifle and a NF scope.
I haven't shot that far, and probably never will (I wiggle too much!).

[jackelope]

I bought the Remington 700 Long Range in .25-06. It's a pretty good shooter so far but I've only shot it about 20 rounds. Shoots about .7" groups at 100 yards. I've not had chance to air it out at all yet. I put a Leupold Vari-x 2 6-18x40 on it with MOA turrets. Looking forward to extending the range on it a little here. After hunting season it's going to rbros for a little experiment.

[CaNINE]

I'm getting a new NF ATACR 5-25-56 for the rifle.

Perhaps more than what you need for 1000 yard shooting but what the heck - go big or go home right? 

[Bearhide]

   yeah always had the little scopes, but now I want to see the animals like there standing wright next to me instead of a little blur far away.

[rbros]

Find an older sendero or just buy a rem LR rifle.  Use the rest of the money for ammo and small tweaks on the rifle.  Shoot it for awhile then you can use it to build a semi custom.

[VortekNW]

Pickup a Rem 700 Long Range in .300 Win Mag, and find a nice used Manners or McMillan or a new Kremlin or Grayboe stock.  Bed it if it needs it, and go to work!

[JimmyHoffa]

well, the cartridges you mentioned should be good for that range.  I think as along as the bullet is still over 1300 fps at range, you should be good.  Then you're just working on the rifle/load for what more you want.

[Eli346]

Jackelope,
 Keep us posted on your 'little experiment' at rbros. I've been itching to either get one of their rifles or get some work done on what I have.