A more general answer would be: 700 in varmint/police contour. This gives you maybe 6-8 models to choose from, with barrel length being a main question (20 or 26) and factory installed features as the second (stock upgrade, threaded barrel, thread pitch). Of course it's easy to do aftermarket to the 700, and cutting to desired length is $50 or less, so don't let that deter you (unless you want the threaded AAC, which is possibly the best all-around choice).
Get quality bases/rings, like Warne (less $) up to Seekins, Badger, etc. Your call on 1 or 2 piece base. I'm fine with Leupold 2 piece. If you go 1 piece and everyone will tell you $35 EGW, consider they use softer aluminum at that price. They also have "heavy duty" bases for $70 which are more comparable to others in composition. Glass like SWFA SS or Vortex would be my top 2 at that $.
For tactical sniping, I require a spotter on a KAC SR with a short dot, range finding 20x binos, etc. Be sure to update with your decisions
ETA: oh, and stay away from the dumb triangle barrels. On the Millet glass, I keep getting tempted on that, too, but am blessed to have said "no" so far. Still saving pennies for Vortex.
Last edited by carbinero; 07-31-11 at 01:33.
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