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    Posted: August/07/2004 at 20:38
hey guys im really torn as to what bolt action rifle to get... i thought i had my mind set on a steyr tactical elite but i no longer fancy that rifle... im currently looking at a sako trg in 308 and 338LM also and FN SPR a1 in addition to some custom rem 700's  my budget is about 3000 and i just cant seem to make up my mind im looking for a tactical rifle that will be used for paper punching possibly even matches that i can take hunting should i decide to and something that will last many years gimme some input thanks alot
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I would stick with the Sako or the FN, just my personal bias.  The FN was recently adopted as the new sniper rifle for the FBIs HRT and SWAT teams.  From what I understand the FN is probably the most rugged rifle to come off of an assembly line.  The Sako is just plain sweet.  Whatever you get, I would go with the .308.  It is a more versatile hunting/match round and I would not want to shoot a lot of 338LM rounds at a match. 

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Manuel Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/07/2004 at 22:22
cool thanks for your help ranburr maybe i misread or maye its the same gun but isn't hs precision touting that they have the fbi contract? also ranburr u seem to know alot about alot of things maybe u can help me choose a scope... as well i wass thinking zeiss, S&B, leupoldor maybe a nightforce or us opticsi understand that it would be best to get a scope with a reticle in the 1st plane would i be correct in assuming this? also variable is only affected by that choice correct? if u were going to mount a scope on the trb would u put a variable or fixed... thanks ranburr
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Roy Finn Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/07/2004 at 23:51
Manuel, if you want to go all out, the Tango 51 in 308 is considered the best of the best in the tactical ops field. www.tacticaloperations.com   5 shots 1/4 inch groups or less@ 100yrds with Gold Medal ammo!!!! Read the article in SWAT magazine on the Tango51.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Manuel Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/08/2004 at 11:03
hmm where would i would i go about seeing one? do u happen to knowhow much they are? what issue of sway had the review?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Manuel Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/08/2004 at 13:42
i think i have narrowed my search down to 2 rifles or at the very least 2 different manufacturers, Accuracy International AE and sakos trg 22 does anyone on this forum have experience with both of these rifles? i would greatly appreciate your input thank again
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Manuel Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/10/2004 at 14:52

i have made up my  mind im goin for the sako trg 2 .308 ! now has anyone had experiece with the accessories for this rifle... such as the various trg mounts 3 ring and also QD let me know what  the deal is with the accesories thanks second choice would be a springfield m25 white feather



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Heh Manuel,
            the TRG 22 in .308 is an awsome rifle.
            I have had the pleasure of shooting one with a silencer, bipod and a Leupold scope.
            I would definately NOT recomend this as a hunting rifle....it's way too heavy.
            Other than that......yes!!....go for it it's a mean machine!!!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Manuel Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/18/2004 at 22:22

just fully paid an hs precision htr 2000 in a .308... im thinking leupold or nikon what do u guys think?

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Can't go wrong with either.  Leupold offers a few more models and variations.  Were you thinking about going with a 1/4 or 1 moa adjustment scope?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Manuel Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/24/2004 at 16:13
chris if u could refer to my post in tactical scopes basicall i want 2 things... and yes i know they dont coincide basically. i would like the ability to perform anything a LE marksman would be tasked with extremely precise shooting <200m and also anything a military sniper would be tasked with 300m-800m. im not saying i can do any of that but i would like to have these abilities none the less..  i know the 1/4 or 1moa click issue is gonna be a factor i would like to take the .308 out to 1000m for sh*ts and giggles from time to time.... for more info is u could please go to the tactical scope forum nad look at the thread entitled swfa guys and ranburr please help 
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A lot of the guys on http://www.SnipersHide.com have rifles built by http://www.gaprecision.net/ , and everyone raves about the quality of the work.  His customized Rem. 700's are in your price range.  Go by his site and look around, and then go to Snipershide and do a search on GA Precision and George.  You should be able to find some targets shot with his rifles- they're incredible.
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