What Gun, What Caliber

[X-Pilot]

I am looking at target shooting cast at 100 yards, off of a rest. I want to shoot in the sporter scoped division. What gun and caliber would you recommend? I want to stay around $1000.
Thanks,
Pete

[madcaster]

I shot a group at 100 yards with a Kimber of Oregon M-84 in ... Remington,great sporter,wish I had it back!
But purpose should decide the caliber.More moulds are avalible for .30 than anything it seems,and Savage rifles with the Accutrigger may be a great choice.
Caliber?A .308 would give a wide range of surplus brass I would guess-or best chance to obtain it?

[JeffinNZ]

I agree with Madcaster on the Savage. The CBA production class results shows LOTS of them.

[waksupi]

I'm sure Felix will chime in here, as he used to run with the big dogs in the game.

[Kuato]

If you want to keep things on the cheaper side, I agree with the Savage. As far as caliber, .30 cal is the most versatile with many boolit designs available.

[Larry Gibson]

If a factory rifle is required find your self a M70 in good condition in .308W. The push feed is ok. They have a 12" twist instead of the standard 10" twist of most .308Ws these days. The 12" twist is more cast bullet friendly over a wider array of bullets and powders. There is a plethora of match loading tools and equipment for the .308W available. If you can't find the M70 then the Savage is a good choice as mentioned.

Larry Gibson

[SharpsShooter]

Remington 788 in 30-30 or 308.

Gunbroker has a 30-30

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=123387167

SS

[runfiverun]

308 is a good one, spend the money on a scope and maybe having the throat cut to fit a good boolit.

[Lloyd Smale]

best shooting cast rifle i ever owned was a 3030 788. Foolishly sold it though