**update post 13**
Hey guys,
What I have: A 5.56 Noveske barreled upper (16" chrome lined N4 barrel with about 2.5k through it). It's got a Geissele Mk1 rail and a Geissele super tricon trigger.
What I'd like to do: I've decided that I'd like to get into some longer range shooting. No further than the occasional trip to a 600 yard range (may try to make it to a match at Butner NC long range), mostly out to 300 yards (longest range at my gun club).
My experience level: Up until this point I only have experince with iron sights and aimpoints, been through a VTAC class and a LE patrol rifle class.
My Plan: My plan is to pick up a nice variable power scope. I have my eyes on the Nightforce 2.5-10x32 with a mil dot reticle and mil adjustments. Buy once, cry once. Your scope should cost as much as your rifle etc. I'm attracted to this Nightforce because I see it on a SPR type M4's. It also seems like it's got enough magnification and good enough glass that If I decide to get some sort of larger caliber bolt rifle (down the road) I could move it over to that rifle and it would get the job done.
My Questions: I'm not looking for sub MOA accuracy. I'd be happy if it could hold 3moa out to 500 or 600 yards with match ammo. I will not be reloading, only buying quality off the shelf match ammo.
-Could I expect these resluts from my proposed set up?
-I've thought about possibly selling the Noveske barrel and bolt and putting proceeds towards a stainless match type barrel like something from the Rainer arms line that I could get for $250-$300. Is this needed for my intended goals, or should I try out the Noveske N4 barrel first?
-If a new barrel is advised should I choose a chamber that is geared toward a specific round like the SAM-R/MK262 combo or should I get a 223 wylde chamber rifle letting me shoot different match ammo's?
Any comments or thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks
ETA: I've considered a 1-4x or a 1.5-5x range scope but figure that if I'm planing on spending $1400 on a optic I should go ahead and get the higher magnification range. I'm also not worried if the rifle gets a little heavier since I have other light weight AR's.
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