FLO visit and looking good for a 7.62 :)

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FLO visit and looking good for a 7.62 :)

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Finally had the FLO vsit and hes happy with the 7.62/.308 variation :flag5: (was renewing at the same time). So I now need to do some more rifle research, basically looking to shoot FT/R on a modest budget. I have been looking at guntrader for remmy 700s, but most listed there are new. Any suggestions on other places to look, and makes models to look for? Have seen a nice Steyr SSG on guntrader that looks like an option, but not turning up that many second hand setups. Savage F T/R also looks good, but I havent turned many up in my searches.

Other problem is going to be the optics. What do people normally strap on the top of a starter FT/R rifle?


3rd edit.. Any shops that a worth a visit in the south east? Heading to Bisley on Saturday so will give faultons the usual once over.
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Jon
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JonC wrote:Finally had the FLO vsit and hes happy with the 7.62/.308 variation :flag5: (was renewing at the same time). So I now need to do some more rifle research, basically looking to shoot FT/R on a modest budget. I have been looking at guntrader for remmy 700s, but most listed there are new. Any suggestions on other places to look, and makes models to look for? Have seen a nice Steyr SSG on guntrader that looks like an option, but not turning up that many second hand setups. Savage F T/R also looks good, but I havent turned many up in my searches.

Other problem is going to be the optics. What do people normally strap on the top of a starter FT/R rifle?


3rd edit.. Any shops that a worth a visit in the south east? Heading to Bisley on Saturday so will give faultons the usual once over.
Cheers

Jon
22/23rd is a good weekend to visit as there are trade stands there for the Trafalgar weekend
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#3 Post by Ovenpaa »

Congratulations on getting the 7,62/.308 slot in principle.

Heh! It is always fun to spend someone else's money. I saw this the other day, single shot is good for F/TR and he would probably drop on price. Add a bipod, rings and scope and you have a lovely rifle, of course you may decide it needs a heavier barrel. Hmmm... it is getting pricey now. Do you have a budget in mind?

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kennyc wrote:
JonC wrote:Finally had the FLO vsit and hes happy with the 7.62/.308 variation :flag5: (was renewing at the same time). So I now need to do some more rifle research, basically looking to shoot FT/R on a modest budget. I have been looking at guntrader for remmy 700s, but most listed there are new. Any suggestions on other places to look, and makes models to look for? Have seen a nice Steyr SSG on guntrader that looks like an option, but not turning up that many second hand setups. Savage F T/R also looks good, but I havent turned many up in my searches.

Other problem is going to be the optics. What do people normally strap on the top of a starter FT/R rifle?


3rd edit.. Any shops that a worth a visit in the south east? Heading to Bisley on Saturday so will give faultons the usual once over.
Cheers

Jon
22/23rd is a good weekend to visit as there are trade stands there for the Trafalgar weekend
Well done on the 308.
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#5 Post by Mike357 »

As for optics, you'll not ho far wrong with one of Brian Fox's £115 Chinese scope. Great value for money and will get you on Target for several years. Already used by several league shooters.
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Cheers for the info, going to keep an eye open and see what is around. Just waiting for the cert to turn up.
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