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OffWithTheirHeads

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6. It sounds to me like you want to do two things with the same gun.

Reply to Scott.K (Original post)

Tue Feb 12, 2013, 12:37 AM

Feb 2013

If you want to shoot long range, a Remington 700 in match grade 308 seems like the ticket to me and fits your price range. If you want home defense, a Les Baer 1911 or a Remington 870 with a folding stock and a short barrel seems more to the point. The Remington ain't worth a shit for Dove hunting but if they are coming in the front door... Personally, the match grade Les Baer on my nightstand is the easiest to get to, already loaded and very accurate, but I don't hunt with either of them. Different tools for different jobs.

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Need help deciding new rifle [View all] Scott.K Feb 2013 OP

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good. Scott.K Feb 2013 #4

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It sounds to me like you want to do two things with the same gun. OffWithTheirHeads Feb 2013 #6

The platforms you mention might serve all 3 purposes... Eleanors38 Mar 2013 #7